In Alaska, we pay more for health care than do most Americans. In much of the United States, a medical emergency typically means a $400… Continue reading
It’s too late for General Custer, too late for Robert E. Lee. Gotta get back on the highway, before it’s too late for me. —… Continue reading
The west side of Douglas Island has been talked about for many years as an enticing place where Alaska’s capital city can expand and find… Continue reading
As a privately owned utility, AEL&P is overseen by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA). When AEL&P wants to change the price of electricity, they… Continue reading
Last week Gov. Bill Walker notified lawmakers that he’ll be calling a fourth special session in October. It’ll focus on new tax proposals to close… Continue reading
This week thanks go to Hecla Mining, the operator of Greens Creek Mine on Admiralty Island, after the company made a significant contribution to the… Continue reading
When you work or volunteer at the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, you can get a sense of the kinds of struggles families in our community… Continue reading
In August 2016, the National Park Service issued wildlife management regulations protecting the natural diversity of wildlife that were the result of 10 years of… Continue reading
The FAIRtax — i.e., H.R. 25 (“FT”) is a progressive scam — we need a simple 10 percent tithing income tax. FT marketers advertise that… Continue reading
Across the country, and in Alaska, Americans are working longer hours for less money and fewer benefits, despite being more productive than ever. No matter… Continue reading
“This year, they gave up.” That’s how The New York Times reporter Binyamin Applebaum summed up last week’s annual Economic Policy Symposium in Jackson Hole,… Continue reading
It’s two weeks into the new school year, and the honeymoon is over. Children and adolescents who were excited to see their friends have been… Continue reading
September is National Recovery Month, a time to highlight recovery from mental health and substance use disorders. This month is for honoring the warriors among… Continue reading
It’s an article of faith among many politicians that the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), needs to be reduced to fix Alaska’s fiscal problem. This assumption… Continue reading
Tax reform is a priority agenda item in the 115th Congressional session. In the coming months, we will hear significant proposed changes to the extremely… Continue reading
August 26 is a national holiday of substantial import. It started so many years ago but a pivotal tipping point occurred in 1848 surrounding the… Continue reading
In the glow of the midnight sun, we’re paddling down the wild Utukok River in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Here, the wilderness swallows you, from… Continue reading
This afternoon, all Juneauites, as well as tourists visiting our capital city, are invited to gather at Marine Park to reaffirm our common commitment to… Continue reading
This is my analysis of the fiscal mess we are in. What I am about to share with you is my prediction of what will… Continue reading
After the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), we began to hear stories from Alaska families and small businesses that were experiencing fewer health… Continue reading
