International agreements are not based on trust and a handshake — they’re based on binding commitments, enforceable treaties and other specific measures to hold each… Continue reading
I strongly believe the state of Alaska needs to implement a tax on carbon.In 2008, British Columbia implemented a C$10 per tonne of carbon dioxide… Continue reading
In 2011, I heard Sen. Marco Rubio (then a newly-elected senator) speak for the first time about the corruption in Washington and President Barack Obama’s… Continue reading
There is already undeniable public demand for President Barack Obama to take a key action that would expose much of the “dark money” corroding our… Continue reading
“Genius without education is like silver in the mine.” —Benjamin Franklin. One of the main purposes of public education is to ensure that gifted children… Continue reading
Is the Alaska GOP following the herd like the rest of the Donald Trump supporters? Yes. The Alaska Republican Party selected Donald Trump first and… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature has recently formed a new sub-committee to look at two bills designed to reduce Medicaid costs. Though changing how health care is… Continue reading
I am glad to hear that the Toxic-Free Children’s Act (SB 111, HB 199) received a hearing this week. This act would prevent the manufacture, sale… Continue reading
Renewable energy solutions offer economic and environmental benefits for all Alaskans. Alaskans, especially from rural villages, are extremely dependent on fossil fuels for their energy… Continue reading
I always chuckle with skepticism when reading retired business banker Win Gruening’s articles about the endless economical benefits of the proposed Juneau Access road.In his… Continue reading
This is just to present an idea that State residents might consider desirable. The lower 48 States just completed a drawing for a $1.58 billion… Continue reading
One of Sen. Dan Sullivan’s signature initiatives, the Regulations Endanger Democracy (RED) Tape Act, has been the topic of good discussion in the Empire recently,… Continue reading
Brothers and sisters, global warming is real. Our lives and the lives of today’s children and their children are in danger. The oceans are dying.… Continue reading
In Tuesday’s published interview with Gov. Bill Walker, the governor said that the state has allowed the proposed Ambler Road in the Interior to continue… Continue reading
Registering to vote is just one part of “participatory democracy,” but it is critical.Our abysmal turn out for elections screams about the second critical part… Continue reading
At approximately 7:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, my neighborhood once again became a war zone. My wife and I had barely finished dinner when… Continue reading
One of my passions as First Lady is building bridges between Alaska’s diverse cultures through education, appreciation and celebration. Gov. Bill Walker, Lt. Gov. Byron… Continue reading
I am writing to ask the Juneau Empire to do something that many people will regard as un-American. I’m asking you to stop running editorials… Continue reading
Please consider the well-being of your neighbors and refrain from setting off fireworks on New Year’s.In the Valley, firework users are achieving noise levels equivalent… Continue reading
The holidays are my favorite time of year. It’s filled with family dinners, theme parties and countless other winter traditions as we rush towards the… Continue reading
