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My Turn: The right way to lead
Gov. Bill Walker was right to reduce this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend to $1,000. It’s part of his…
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My Turn: Special session should include oil tax reform
Today oil companies are getting a sweetheart deal, at the same time Gov. Bill Walker has used his…
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My Turn: A glorious 4th of July
This last week we experienced the kind of beautiful weather that only Alaska with its majestic scenic beauty…
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Empire Editorial: Clinton guilty of hubris, negligence – if not more
Calling her “Crooked Hillary” is sounding more and more accurate as of late, but “Teflon Clinton” rings even…
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Alaska Editorial: Legislature should act on revenue measures in special session
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: During his campaign and throughout his term as…
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My Turn: Tongass logging transition doesn’t do enough for old growth or timber jobs
The U.S. Forest Service recently announced its long-awaited “Record of Decision” on the Tongass logging transition, and not…
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My Turn: Thinking twice about going it alone on gasline
Alaska is in a scary place financially. The challenges in front of us put difficult decisions on the…
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My Turn: Dear Lord, lead us not into confusion or mistaken priorities
Instead of the Lord’s Prayer phrase, “lead us not into temptation,” author Huston Smith suggests it should read,…
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My Turn: Wishing for prosperity does not make it so
In the recent article: “New AGDC president grilled by resource committees,” Gov. Bill Walker’s pitch man was not…
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My Turn: Renowned Juneau-based Alaska Native artist wins prestigious fellowship
As summer continues to unfold, there is more exciting news about Alaskan art, in particular an Alaskan artist…
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Empire Editorial: Don’t be a Fourth of July jerk
With Fourth of July a day away, we’ve got a favor to ask: Don’t be a jerk. Of…
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My Turn: Brexit, secessionist movements and the allegiance to freedom
Brexit. Texit. Calexit. Proponents of these movements see themselves as evoking the highest allegiance to freedom — the…
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My Turn: Proposed city ordinance fails to protect religious liberties
A couple of weeks ago, there were two news stories that caught my attention. The first was the…
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My Turn: Legislators, join other Alaskans on the rope
As governor, I enjoy shaking a lot of hands. But one handshake in particular stuck with me. At…
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Empire Editorial: Not the time to mess with city sales taxes
When you’re not sure how much money payday will bring, it’s best not to start adding new expenses.…
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My Turn: Caring for the land and serving the people
This week, the Tongass Forest Plan amendment, final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision have been…
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My Turn: Cutting the dividend is wrong
You have probably heard the big news. Gov. Bill Walker is vetoing funding for the full Permanent Fund…
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My turn: the University of Alaska is rising to the occasion
There was a time in Alaska when leadership was seized by those who had inexhaustible enthusiasm and strong…
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Empire Editorial: Our veto forecast came true: Legislature must now act
It’s in the Legislature’s hands now. Last week, the Empire warned you that Gov. Bill Walker was likely…
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My Turn: On the PFD restructuring
When Gov. Bill Walker announced his plan to cut the Permanent Fund Dividend and restructure the permanent fund…