Paying oil companies billions from our dwindling state savings, while cutting schools, help for seniors and those who battle disabilities isn’t an Alaska I believe… Continue reading
I am honored to serve along all the other good people of sound conviction elected to represent you here in Juneau. All of us face… Continue reading
“Taxes, taxes and more taxes” the Alaska Republican Party whined in a Facebook post this week. Then they referred to Governor Bill Walker as a… Continue reading
As mining critics gear up to oppose community efforts to streamline Juneau’s mining ordinance, they cite a lack of public process, loss of local control… Continue reading
For years, Republicans in the Legislature have stonewalled all efforts to create a stable, durable fiscal plan. This must stop. We cannot accept a plan… Continue reading
The Affordable Care Act extended health care coverage to 20 million previously uninsured people but has not controlled escalating health care costs. Americans, and Alaskans… Continue reading
“I am compelled to speak out about one of U.S. history’s most shocking cover-ups. On June 8, 1967, Israel attacked our proud naval ship —… Continue reading
May 31 was World No Tobacco Day. However, the fight against tobacco extends to every day of the year. Despite the global smoking rate declining… Continue reading
As more people in Juneau begin to buy home security systems and fret over how to battle addiction epidemics, it is time to do more… Continue reading
The clock ticks. The June 30 deadline to fund Alaska’s budget marches closer. A state government shutdown looms. Because I know Alaskans depend on state government… Continue reading
We are frustrated. All Alaskans are frustrated as we watch preparations for a government shutdown while our neighbors, our friends, our colleagues, and family members… Continue reading
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, spoke with two groups in Juneau on Thursday. Neither were town hall meetings requested by progressive constituents in Juneau. On… Continue reading
Juneau’s artistic and cultural strength was recently affirmed with the award of a National Medal for Museum &Library Service to the Alaska Department of Education… Continue reading
It’s shocking, I know. People who work for the State of Alaska are Alaskans. We live right down the street from you; we may even… Continue reading
Twenty-five years ago, scientists, interest groups and committed citizens gathered at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio Di Janeiro, Brazil, and discussed sustainable development.… Continue reading
The recent Legislative session and the current “not so special” session has produced thoughtful debate highlighting the differences in philosophy held by legislators grappling to… Continue reading
We find it absolutely appalling that the Alaska Senate Majority has taken the constitutionally mandated budget process so lightly. The only item that must be… Continue reading
Memorial Day began as a consecration of war dead following our Civil War, by recently freed people honoring their comrades who fought and died with… Continue reading
Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend and the central idea that minerals are a shared inheritance have inspired numerous social &political movements across the globe. The Goenchi… Continue reading
Sometimes legislation in Congress has unintended consequences. This is one of those times. The American Health Care Act (AHCA) that recently passed in the U.S.… Continue reading
