Monthly Archives: May, 2019
The principle behind “the dividend”
DEBATE RAGES AS TO THE ORIGINAL INTENT BEHIND ANNUAL CHECK
Alaskans have debated it for years, but even more so since the Permanent Fund dividend...
Messages to the fallen: ‘Shrapnel in the Heart’
"Dearest Eddie Lynn, I'd give anything to have you shell just one more pecan for me on Grandma's porch. All my love, Your cousin,...
Memorial Day: Reflections on servant leadership
By REP. BEN CARPENTER
Memorial Day is especially poignant for me this year as I reflect upon what the words duty, honor, and sacrifice mean...
Alaska life hack: Blood-sucking ticks have moved in
On a topic that only metaphorically relates to politics, a Skagway woman was horrified last week to find a fully engorged tick on her...
Giessel, Edgmon lock arms to cut future PFDs
EDGMON RESISTS SPECIAL SESSION IN MAT-SU OVER 'SECURITY' ISSUES
On day 131 of the 2019 legislative session and special session, a difference of opinion, and...
Trump stops to say thanks to troops, meets with Dunleavy
President Donald Trump landed at Joint Base Emendorf Richardson today, stopped to chat with troops and thank them for their service. He asked them...
House Republicans take gloves off in new video
PRINCIPLES SHOULDN'T BE FOR SALE VIDEO
The House Republican Minority posted this video tonight on social media, criticizing two Republicans -- Chuck Kopp and Tammie...
MRAK Almanac: Epic Memorial Day Weekend Edition
The MRAK Almanac is your place for political, cultural, and civic events, events where you’ll meet political leaders or, if you are interested in...
Fair thee well, Fairweather ferries
By ART CHANCE
SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR
Breathless coverage about the Department of Transportation's plan to sell off the two Fairweather Class fast ferries reminds me of how...
HB 1005 gets pounded by public testimony
TESTIMONY CONTINUES AT 5 PM, BUT COMMITTEE HIDES CALL-IN NUMBER
House Finance today heard testimony from the public on House Bill 1005, offered by Reps....