We face some of the highest energy costs in the nation. There are a lot of reasons why but one of those reasons should not be because of elected officials in Juneau. The need to “Do Something” in an election
In Alaska, our reliance on unstable revenue sources poses a significant challenge to funding state government. Despite this, the legislature has regularly banked on these uncertain funds, overlooking the pressing need to trim government waste. The cost of inefficiency is
As the Alaska budget undergoes its final stages of deliberation in Juneau, it’s never been clearer that our state requires a more effective and transparent budgeting process. Currently, our budget discussions often lack transparency, leaving many stakeholders, including legislators, feeling
I’ve truly enjoyed connecting with you each week through these columns, and I’m grateful for those who have reached out with questions and a desire to delve deeper into the issues shaping our state. It’s been an honor to serve
The Alaska House of Representatives had the opportunity this week to vote on the House Ways and Means Committee’s constitutional amendment that would put to the voters whether they wanted to secure the future of the Permanent Fund and the
Alaska does not have a shortage of people eager to work in the licensed workforce field, but we do have an excess of burdensome process and fees holding our state back. Alaska is ranked 24th in the nation for the
