Are campaign promises empty promises that no one expects candidates to keep? Have we become that cynical? Running as the “Unity Team” in 2014, Gov.… Continue reading
Walking into the new Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum is an experience no one should miss.Above you, a natural wood ceiling soars. Below you,… Continue reading
Here in Alaska, we are blessed with the natural elements that people travel from all over the world to experience. For me, it is not… Continue reading
During his visit to Hiroshima last week, President Barack Obama did not formally apologize for the nuclear bombing that ended World War II. That didn’t… Continue reading
Thousands of Alaskan families likely breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday when the Legislature passed its budget to avoid a government shutdown less than 24… Continue reading
If you know your history, it’s somewhat ironic. Next week, thousands of Alaska Natives will descend on Juneau and force legislators from their homes.Celebration brings… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:After more than half a century, there may finally be movement in getting a series of… Continue reading
The Alaska Legislature has approved a budget compromise that avoids a shutdown of state government on July 1.Congratulations.It may be a fatal mistake.In December, Gov.… Continue reading
Summer. Many Alaskans live for it. It’s three months out of the year when the days are warmer, the skies are bluer and the daylight… Continue reading
We all know Alaska is in a bind: oil prices are currently stabilized, but at a relatively low level, and our state income from oil… Continue reading
Earlier this month, Alaska’s House of Representatives passed a bipartisan oil and gas tax credit reform bill by a 2-1 margin. The story here isn’t… Continue reading
This session I had the opportunity to speak with different groups about the state’s fiscal situation and the proposals before us to reduce the budget… Continue reading
Domestic violence is found across all socioeconomic groups — in fact, more than one in three women and one in four men have been victims… Continue reading
Plans for the proposed Juneau Ocean Center (JOC) continue to progress. The project is being designed as a world-class facility to educate the public on… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Peninsula Clarion:Weekend showers have brought some much needed moisture to the Kenai Peninsula, knocking down some of the… Continue reading
When, exactly, should concerns about Alaska’s fiscal and economic future give way to fear? When the general fund fiscal shortfall hits $5 billion each year?… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Ketchikan Daily News: The Alaska Marine Highway System should become — at least in part — a private… Continue reading
Many consumers have heard of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the national healthcare law that was enacted by President Barack Obama back in… Continue reading
The following editorial first appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner:After a frustrating regular session, extended session and two special sessions last year in which legislators… Continue reading
While the Alaska legislators spent their time earlier this session on what their new office space will look like, the furniture and the décor, the… Continue reading
