Opinion
Support the University of Alaska
It is time to speak up to support the University of Alaska. By 2025, 65 percent of the…
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The Affordable Care Act is personal to me
The groundswell of grass-roots activism across the country worked, holding off the harm the GOP plan would have…
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It takes a great university to build a great state
One hundred years ago, Alaska’s leaders came together around a vision to create an institution of higher learning.…
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Ride-sharing companies in Alaska would boost competition, enhance mobility
For several years, Alaska has lagged behind the world by maintaining regulations that have stifled innovation and competition…
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Deficit is better than income tax
There is an old saying: “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” One of the biggest issues…
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State chamber says income tax will hurt small business. It won’t.
“What’s hot?” the television screen asked Super Bowl XLVII four years ago. “The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA,” it answered.…
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In support of preschool programs
I am writing in support of House Bill 52, regarding providing a pre-elementary program within a school district…
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Don Young’s 2020 wisdom
U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, doesn’t believe Congress will be ready to enact health care legislation to replace…
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Looking back, looking forward
Since October 2014, when I began writing Empire op-ed columns, a lot has happened on both the national…
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Budget crisis highlights need for spending cap
Once again, irresponsible spending by state lawmakers has left us with a multibillion-dollar budget deficit. This latest crisis…
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Alaska Editorial: Cleaning up
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: When we make a mess, we ought to clean…
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What’s obvious to Alaskans continues to bewilder legislators
Decisions regarding the size and funding of government impact all Alaskans so it’s important to have current, comprehensive…
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To those in the Legislature and others who wish to move the capital
Here we are again with “let’s move the Legislature to Anchorage,” which in my opinion is nothing more…
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Power of kindness plays out daily for kids
When you ask kids about kindness, without fail, at least one kid will talk about the playground. Maybe…
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My Turn: Legislator per diem or under the table income
Last week, State Rep. Rep. Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage) offered an amendment to the state’s operating budget that he…
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My Turn: National Endowment for the Arts and Trump’s budget
The recent release of a proposed federal budget for the 2018 fiscal year caused consternation and concern among…
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My Turn: Fake news prevalent in Alaska
During this legislative session, fake news has been prevalent in Alaska. We’ve heard our state budget cannot be…
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My Turn: TrumpCare and his budget says ‘Let them die’
The Trump Budget and TrumpCare will have but one result — to kill off as many as possible…
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My Turn: Trump’s budget hurts Alaskans
The White House has come out with its budget blueprint. If you live in a rural area or…
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Alaska Editorial: EAS is essential
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: We might want to rethink this one. President Trump…