The political and public debate over Alaska’s fiscal future is too focused on too many of us protecting too much of our own. Don’t touch… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:There really is only one adult in the messy room of Alaska’s finances. It’s Gov. Bill… Continue reading
Alaskans know it. I was born and raised here, and I can see it clear as day. Our state is at a serious crossroads, where… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News:Alaska needs its industry — big and small.One of its oldest is the timber industry, and,… Continue reading
When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990, he said, “Let the shameful wall of exclusion finally come… Continue reading
The Pebble Partnership has grabbed headlines recently, attacking an Environmental Protection Agency scientist and claiming EPA somehow violated federal law by communicating with Alaskans.It’s all… Continue reading
When was the last time you cheered the fact that the price of something rose 10 percent?That seemed to be what the state of Alaska… Continue reading
Juneau is a wonderful place to live and raise a family. It offers an idyllic waterfront setting with a majestic mountainous backdrop. Cultural and recreational… Continue reading
No session of the Alaska Legislature is perfect.This one was far from it.Two years ago, we awarded the Legislature a B+ grade for passing education… Continue reading
When it comes to Arctic policy and developing Alaska’s offshore resources, the Alaska Native perspective has been overwhelmingly ignored in favor of outside voices that… Continue reading
Rep. Lora Reinbold recently argued in the Juneau Empire and Fairbanks Daily News-Miner that Senate Bill 91 (criminal justice reform) will not reduce recidivism or… Continue reading
The other evening, I was having dinner with some friends. These friends truly follow in the path of Jesus. They give their time, they give… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: We’ll be up in the air for another year.An aviation bill headed to President Barack… Continue reading
Last week, there was an ambush of police officers in Dallas, resulting in the murder of five Dallas area police officers. That day was the… Continue reading
After reading your article “House adjourns without deficit fix,” I am disgusted with the House and especially with Speaker of the House Mike Chenault for… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner: Throughout the regular, extended and special sessions of the Legislature this year, it was sometimes… Continue reading
A few days ago we celebrated 240 years of American Independence. July 4, 1776 marked the United States’, then 13 colonies, Declaration of Independence from… Continue reading
Reapportionment. The word itself stirs the blood; … well, actually, no. It doesn’t. Most eyes in a room will roll whenever the word is spoken… Continue reading
Gov. Bill Walker has signed Senate Bill 91, enacting it into law. It has been hailed as a criminal justice reform and budget saving step… Continue reading
On June 29, we witnessed something unheard of in Alaska. For the first time in state history, a sitting governor asserted the power to unilaterally… Continue reading
