For the second consecutive year, all of Juneau’s 8th graders (320 students) had an opportunity to learn how state government operates during Capital Students-Capitol Visits.… Continue reading
Common good, that which benefits society as a whole, in contrast to the private good of individuals and sections of society. The advent of the… Continue reading
Suicide has affected almost all of us here in Alaska in one way or another. A family member, a friend, a colleague or someone who… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News: We’ve seen this play too many times before. Military personnel involved in sexual harassment. Top… Continue reading
In June 2010, I visited the Tulsequah Chief Mine to see what was being done to halt the acid mine drainage flowing into the Tulsequah… Continue reading
The GOP finally released its proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare. If you want to know what’s in it, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) tweeted… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: During a town hall meeting with local legislators last weekend, Alaska Senate Majority Leader Peter Micciche, a… Continue reading
On Feb. 17, 2016, I listened to and provided testimony before the House Finance Committee on House Bill 115, a bill designed to address Alaska’s… Continue reading
When thousands of Alaskans gathered at the Iditarod ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday and the race restart in Fairbanks on Monday, there were familiar… Continue reading
Alaskans are asking important questions about budgets, expenditures, investments, services, taxes and credits. They all boil down to two questions — what kind of Alaska… Continue reading
On Feb. 28, 1977, the first deposit of dedicated royalties was made into the Alaska Permanent Fund. The amount was $734,000. The Fund and its… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Gov. Bill Walker’s opioid legislation is a good start that should pick up speed. The legislation… Continue reading
Suppose President Donald Trump has some basis for saying that the Barack Obama administration abused its investigative powers to go after him and his associates… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News: President Donald Trump issued a revised travel ban Monday that attempts to address several of… Continue reading
Skin in the game? I’ll say. Big oil is trying to skin us again. Our skin, their game, if they get their way. Their turn… Continue reading
Common good: That which benefits society as a whole, in contrast to the private good of individuals and sections of society. The advent of the… Continue reading
Since we had an unexpected free night on Saturday, we decided to go to the last performance of “West Side Story.” I had been slow… Continue reading
This week the eight permanent members of the Arctic Council, six organizations that represent the Arctic indigenous peoples and numerous observer states are meeting in… Continue reading
It might come as a surprise to Senator Dan Sullivan that most women who use the services provided by Planned Parenthood Health Centers do so… Continue reading
The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. Here in Juneau, Red Cross volunteers assist people during emergencies, teach… Continue reading
