This editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: It seems that almost every time talk picks up about Alaska’s oil days being on the… Continue reading
On Jan. 1, 1802, when President Thomas Jefferson answered a letter about religious freedom from the Danbury Baptist Association, did he suggest that this same… Continue reading
Why shouldn’t we have a little fun solving our problems? Sure, there’s a state fiscal problem. I’ve spoken about this issue for some time. But… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: A remarkable thing happened at the Board of Fisheries meeting last week: Several user groups collaborated with… Continue reading
After seven years of waiting for the Republican replacement for the Affordable Care Act, the cat is finally out of the bag. And a scruffy,… Continue reading
In Anchorage, a 24-year-old Zumba instructor recently guided dozens of local residents through a grueling workout. Nothing was out of the ordinary, aside from one… Continue reading
Any follower of the political news who is older than about 12 knows perfectly well that when a scandal is brewing and the president tells… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Mexico should start writing checks for our border wall — and soon. Because if we… Continue reading
For the second consecutive year, all of Juneau’s 8th graders (320 students) had an opportunity to learn how state government operates during Capital Students-Capitol Visits.… Continue reading
Common good, that which benefits society as a whole, in contrast to the private good of individuals and sections of society. The advent of the… Continue reading
Suicide has affected almost all of us here in Alaska in one way or another. A family member, a friend, a colleague or someone who… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Dallas Morning News: We’ve seen this play too many times before. Military personnel involved in sexual harassment. Top… Continue reading
In June 2010, I visited the Tulsequah Chief Mine to see what was being done to halt the acid mine drainage flowing into the Tulsequah… Continue reading
The GOP finally released its proposal to repeal and replace Obamacare. If you want to know what’s in it, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) tweeted… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion: During a town hall meeting with local legislators last weekend, Alaska Senate Majority Leader Peter Micciche, a… Continue reading
On Feb. 17, 2016, I listened to and provided testimony before the House Finance Committee on House Bill 115, a bill designed to address Alaska’s… Continue reading
When thousands of Alaskans gathered at the Iditarod ceremonial start in Anchorage on Saturday and the race restart in Fairbanks on Monday, there were familiar… Continue reading
Alaskans are asking important questions about budgets, expenditures, investments, services, taxes and credits. They all boil down to two questions — what kind of Alaska… Continue reading
On Feb. 28, 1977, the first deposit of dedicated royalties was made into the Alaska Permanent Fund. The amount was $734,000. The Fund and its… Continue reading
This editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: Gov. Bill Walker’s opioid legislation is a good start that should pick up speed. The legislation… Continue reading
