Letter: Blame Begich
I hope Democrats never forget, and never forgive, Mark Begich for making Mike Dunleavy our governor.
US Senate race: Challenger Ray Metcalfe, Democrat
My first priority is to get the dirty money out of politics and restore genuine representation to Alaskans.
US Senate race: Challenger Ray Metcalfe, Democrat
My first priority is to get the dirty money out of politics and restore genuine representation to Alaskans.
No competition: Marks sells same oil tax snake oil that Alaskans already bought
OPINION: The shutdowns taking place at oil patches Outside prove beyond question that the message in BP, ConocoPhillips, and Exxon's $16 million ad campaign to influence Alaskan voters was not true.
A formula for securing Alaska's financial future
OPINION: Alaska's at a fiscal crossroads. We have a chance to implement a plan that will stabilize state finances, but deficit spending means it's slipping away.
Alaska voters can end lawmakers voting with conflicts of interest
OPINION: Any state that chooses to define the ethically bankrupt acts of lawmakers as money laundering or felony bribery would soon bring a rapid end to the practice.
Sullivan should have investigated alleged corruption as Alaska attorney general
OPINION: Given Alaska's history with public corruption, as attorney general, Dan Sullivan should have better heeded the difference between political disclosure requirements and anti-bribery laws.
There would be no arguments over oil taxes if Alaska's media were doing its job
OPINION: Alaskans need good information to make good decisions about the repeal of the new, reduced oil tax SB 21.
The courts should rule on whether SB21 violates Alaska's Constitution
Article 8 of Alaska's Constitution and common law regarding trusts both obligate the state to manage resources for the public interest. The oil tax reform known as SB 21 or the Make Alaska Productive Act may fail meet those legal standards.
Give away Alaska's fair share of oil wealth, give away Alaskans' PFD checks
History tells us that if recently passed legislation to cut taxes on oil companies doing business in Alaska is not repealed by voters, Alaskans may soon say goodbye to annual Permanent Fund dividends and hello to a state income tax.
Is BP cutting production to strongarm Alaska?
OPINION: If Parnells oil tax reduction becomes law, litigation should proceed and hard questions need to be asked under oath.
Fracking could spur big oil production in Alaska -- without Parnell's tax breaks
OPINION: To avoid looking like a fool, Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell needs his oil tax cuts hammered into law before new oil player Great Bear Petroleums anticipated production enters the trans-Alaska pipeline.