Amid all the turmoil surrounding national issues and candidates jockeying for statewide office, it’s sometimes difficult to take time to study and participate in our… Continue reading
The rumors are swirling around about yet another special legislative session devoted to a broad-based tax is both troubling and wrong. This whole narrative, concept… Continue reading
We are Juneau seniors, and we emphatically disagree with the call to eliminate all sales tax for seniors. Basically, reduction or elimination of sales tax… Continue reading
The Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area had an unlikely visitor this week: a young bull moose has been spotted at the heavily-trafficked landmark since Wednesday. Visitors… Continue reading
Each municipal election, the League of Women Voters of Juneau partners with the Juneau Empire to publish candidate profiles of those running for local office.… Continue reading
Back in 2015, the Juneau Assembly tried to strike a balance between the struggles of our senior citizens and those of young families trying to… Continue reading
Two years ago, seniors flooded the Assembly Chambers at City Hall to make their voice heard about proposed restrictions to the senior sales tax exemption.… 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
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
We’re often told to protect what we love. But love has its limitations. Most people have difficulty looking after even their own self-interest very far… Continue reading
The Mendenhall Valley Public Library has received a “Gold” certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design from the U.S. Green Building Council. It’s the… 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
Better together. Together again. First and foremost, we want to thank Alaskans for giving us the opportunity to lead in these challenging times. When we… Continue reading
It’s a cloudy Tuesday in July. At 4 a.m., it’s already light out, and Jeff Feldpausch and Mike Smith are preparing for a trip up… Continue reading
Bicycle theft is a common property crime in Juneau — and one that rises to the level of more than an annoyance if you have… Continue reading
Juneau’s ability to become more sustainable continues to grow. On Saturday, Aug. 26, the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is prepared to bring some amazing… Continue reading
As we struggle towards a sustainable, long-term balanced budget plan, everybody knows this is an urgent and critical part of salvaging our depressed economy and… Continue reading
“Governor Walker governs from the far left,” Tuckerman Babcock said after an April poll found his approval rating had fallen to 43 percent. “He’s given… Continue reading
The fish are biting, but are customers? Alaska’s seafood marketers have spent millions over the past few years to promote the idea that Alaska seafood… Continue reading
