Raiding the Permanent Fund threatens Alaska's economy and future
OPINION: The leadership in the Senate majority caucus has found a shortcut, but its dangerous and has the potential to jeopardize our states future.
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.
Politicians should understand economic value of education
Making a commitment to education used to be a nonpartisan effort. It's time for public education to become a bipartisan issue once again.
Advisory vote is first step to tax relief
The Anchorage Assembly worked in good faith for the past six months with Mayor Dan Sullivan as the new administration fully transitioned into office and completed its first budget. The resulting budget was underfunded by $10 million, resulting in layoffs and unfilled positions, service cuts and polarizing political battles with city unions, all in the name of "tax relief."