AIDEA was wrong to fast-track Ambler Road over public outcry
Now is not the time to use Alaska resources for design of a road not yet been authorized by the owners of the land it would cross.
Alaska needs expanded protections for hate-crime victims
Our state civil code affords the LGBT+ community little in the way of civil rights protections.
State is infringing on Alaskans’ rights, not protecting them
The state’s lawsuit against public sector unions aims to undercut state law, as well as the U.S. Constitution.
Governor has gone to war against the courts
No institution is more important than our independent court system. If we lose this, we can pack it in.
Letter: Recognizing university contributions
I want you to know that I and many of my colleagues value university members’ great skill, dedication and service to our state.
Safe jobs are every worker’s right
As we remember those workers who have been injured or lost their lives on the job, let’s honor them by standing together for all workers.
Letter: Save the Ocean Rangers
With impunity, cruise companies have violated discharge and pollution laws. Worse yet, they’ve been found to have falsified records which would have proven further violations.
Alaska needs to make deep cut in oil tax credits, and soon
OPINION: Oil tax credits are a huge burden on Alaska's budget that we cannot afford -- especially when considering personal income taxes, education cuts, senior benefits cuts and smaller PFDs.
Alaska needs a leaner budget, but we can't cut our way to the future
OPINION: Alaska faces tough budget decisions but we need to maintain both our faith and investments in Alaska's future.
Alaska majority leaders pay dearly for lawyers to say what they want to hear
OPINION: The lawsuit to thwart Medicaid expansion is a nice gig for lawyers, but a waste of money for Alaskans.
Legislative majority ignores better ways to a budget for Alaska in lean times
OPINION: Republican majority puts its agenda ahead of Alaska's agenda, and that can only make our budget woes worse.
Parnell administration's record on environment and local input is atrocious
OPINION: By pursuing a host of policies and legislative bills that seek to overturn wildlife and habitat protections and to squelch input from local Alaskans, Gov. Parnell has shown contempt for Alaska's extraordinary spirit of bipartisan stewardship.