U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, doesn’t believe Congress will be ready to enact health care legislation to replace Obamacare until 2020. That much time is… Continue reading
Since October 2014, when I began writing Empire op-ed columns, a lot has happened on both the national stage and in our state and community.… Continue reading
Once again, irresponsible spending by state lawmakers has left us with a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. This latest crisis underscores the need to tighten the state’s… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: When we make a mess, we ought to clean it up. Whether in Ketchikan or other… Continue reading
Decisions regarding the size and funding of government impact all Alaskans so it’s important to have current, comprehensive information to help make wise choices. Each… Continue reading
Here we are again with “let’s move the Legislature to Anchorage,” which in my opinion is nothing more than the first step to moving the… Continue reading
When you ask kids about kindness, without fail, at least one kid will talk about the playground. Maybe it’s the “if you see someone standing… Continue reading
Last week, State Rep. Rep. Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage) offered an amendment to the state’s operating budget that he said would effectively cut his salary by… Continue reading
The recent release of a proposed federal budget for the 2018 fiscal year caused consternation and concern among many Alaskans, certainly to those who support… Continue reading
During this legislative session, fake news has been prevalent in Alaska. We’ve heard our state budget cannot be balanced without an income tax; we must… Continue reading
The Trump Budget and TrumpCare will have but one result — to kill off as many as possible who can’t afford insurance. Bernie Sanders said… Continue reading
The White House has come out with its budget blueprint. If you live in a rural area or are poor, you are, to use Mr.… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: We might want to rethink this one. President Trump proposes saving $175 million by eliminating Essential… Continue reading
Over 99 percent of Alaska’s water is of exceptional water quality, a fact known by anyone who has visited or lived in Alaska. These waters… Continue reading
I was recently asked by a reporter how I would fund public health in Alaska and below is my response. Take a look at the… Continue reading
I am a Taku River Tlingit (TRT) woman from Atlin BC and I have lived my entire life in fear of “the mine” that might… Continue reading
The presidency of Donald Trump is threatening to be a disaster for the environment. To limit the damage, environmentalists must learn how to talk to… Continue reading
House Bill 87 is a very bad bill, and I do not support it. The bill attempts to convert financially conflicted board members into non-financially… Continue reading
“You’re right next to me but I need an airplane I can feel the distance as you breathe” — Tori Amos, “China” A few years… Continue reading
I was surprised to read the recent Empire news story headlined “Why is Uber Wrong for Juneau?” It reported on proposed legislation authorizing “on-demand” ridesharing… Continue reading
