Opinion

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

UAA chancellor: We have learned a lot from this experience.

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation
Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House

Valuable dollars are being wasted.

Opinion: The time is now to elect a majority in the Alaska House
Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans

Sen. Mia Costello wants to hear from you.

Opinion: With release of Dunleavy’s budget, it’s time to listen to Alaskans
Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis

Sexual assault is not a partisan issue.

Opinion: Dunleavy, Legislature show action on fighting sexual assault crisis
Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy

The state needs a new revenue stream.

  • Feb 13, 2019
  • By LARRY PERSILY
  • Economy
Opinion: Taxes are the only way to boost Alaska’s economy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion by Gov. Dunleavy: My budget will be sustainable, predictable, affordable

We can no longer spend what we don’t have and we can’t pretend otherwise.

  • Feb 11, 2019
  • By Gov. Mike Dunleavy
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks with his cabinet members at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last

Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last

The issues that separate us are as broad as our state.

  • Feb 11, 2019
  • By Rep. Sara Hannan
Opinion by Rep. Hannan: We need a House majority that will last
Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored

Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored

These steps will keep our utility local and protect us before another sale happens.

Opinion: Agreements made by AEL&P during sale talks should be honored
Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past

Privatization will have significant consequences.

  • Feb 10, 2019
  • By CARMEN GUTIERREZ
  • Crime
Opinion: Don’t return Department of Corrections to failed practices of the past
Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy

It’s an elaborate cover on top of a cheap fantasy.

Opinion: Pulp fiction won’t grow the economy
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau

Investment in waterfront, reducing visitor congestion touted in plan.

  • Feb 8, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: Assembly action on Archipelago Project is beneficial for Juneau
Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system

A strong state requires a strong university.

Opinion: Build Alaska’s economy on the strengths of its university system
Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact

It makes economic, environmental and social sense.

  • Feb 6, 2019
  • By ELIZABETH BRANDT FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
  • Environment
Opinion: Roadless Rule and the Tongass should remain intact
Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit

The first vote should not be taken as a true statement of the people.

  • Feb 3, 2019
  • By BENJAMIN BROWN
Opinion: Hold a second vote on Brexit
Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change

Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change

The Republican Party can learn from a trip to “Jurassic Park.”

Opinion: The short-sighted stories of climate change
Opinion: Cutting education, public safety funding is an ‘outrage’

Opinion: Cutting education, public safety funding is an ‘outrage’

“Our children and grandchildren deserve better.”

  • Feb 1, 2019
  • By NATHAN SOBOLEFF
Opinion: Cutting education, public safety funding is an ‘outrage’
Opinion: Debunking the myths of Medicaid expansion

Opinion: Debunking the myths of Medicaid expansion

Repealing Medicaid expansion will harm lives, slow down Alaska’s economic recovery.

  • Feb 1, 2019
  • By BECKY HULTBERG
Opinion: Debunking the myths of Medicaid expansion
Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing
Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability

Cutting projects and jobs has never built a society.

Opinion: Investment is the only way to achieve growth and stability
Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it

Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it

No one is going to effectively stand in his way.

Opinion: Trump will get away with almost all of it