As more people in Juneau begin to buy home security systems and fret over how to battle addiction epidemics, it is time to do more… Continue reading
The clock ticks. The June 30 deadline to fund Alaska’s budget marches closer. A state government shutdown looms. Because I know Alaskans depend on state government… Continue reading
We are frustrated. All Alaskans are frustrated as we watch preparations for a government shutdown while our neighbors, our friends, our colleagues, and family members… Continue reading
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, spoke with two groups in Juneau on Thursday. Neither were town hall meetings requested by progressive constituents in Juneau. On… Continue reading
Juneau’s artistic and cultural strength was recently affirmed with the award of a National Medal for Museum &Library Service to the Alaska Department of Education… Continue reading
It’s shocking, I know. People who work for the State of Alaska are Alaskans. We live right down the street from you; we may even… Continue reading
Twenty-five years ago, scientists, interest groups and committed citizens gathered at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil, and discussed sustainable development.… Continue reading
The recent Legislative session and the current “not so special” session has produced thoughtful debate highlighting the differences in philosophy held by legislators grappling to… Continue reading
We find it absolutely appalling that the Alaska Senate Majority has taken the constitutionally mandated budget process so lightly. The only item that must be… Continue reading
Memorial Day began as a consecration of war dead following our Civil War, by recently freed people honoring their comrades who fought and died with… Continue reading
Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend and the central idea that minerals are a shared inheritance have inspired numerous social &political movements across the globe. The Goenchi… Continue reading
Sometimes legislation in Congress has unintended consequences. This is one of those times. The American Health Care Act (AHCA) that recently passed in the U.S.… Continue reading
We recognize and appreciate the hard work of the Legislature in reviewing a wide range of proposals to address the State’s fiscal gap. However, to… Continue reading
Why weren’t the people sent to Juneau, asked Carl Stepetin, following a ceremony at Funter Bay honoring the 32 Native Alaskans who died while interned… Continue reading
In the waning hours of the 30th Legislature, House Bill 16 was passed allowing Alaska’s participation in the Federal REAL ID program. This action reversed… Continue reading
In the smallest and most remote communities across Alaska, public health nurses (PHNs) serve in incredibly significant roles: they are advocates for the health of… Continue reading
As a lifelong Alaskan, mother of two small children, small business owner and as someone whose day job consists of promoting business growth in Southeast… Continue reading
A most interesting “Talk of Alaska” was recently broadcast on KTOO Public Radio. U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, was invited to hear from Alaskans, take… Continue reading
Alaska Seafood is a brand. The people of Alaska own the brand and the state government protects the brand through strict regulation and oversight. Millions… Continue reading
The recent proposal by a small group of mining advocates to largely eliminate Juneau’s existing mine review ordinance is premature and needlessly divisive. The City… Continue reading
