BOB BIRD: Trump’s tug-o-war with spoiled judicial branch is long overdue
“John Marshall has made his decision, now let him try to enforce it.” — Andrew Jackson “… the candid citizen must confess that if the policy of the Government upon vital questions affecting the whole people is to be irrevocably fixed by
Mat-Su lawmakers back Medical Board’s call to stop ‘disfiguring’ sex-changes on minors
Several state legislators representing the Mat-Su are in full agreement with the Alaska State Medical Board’s opposition to hormonal and surgical treatments for gender-confused minors due to insufficient evidence of the long-term
SEN. HUGHES: Alaska doesn’t need more taxes, PFD cuts or savings withdrawal to rectify budget
What about the budget the legislature is working on now for FY2026 that begins July 1? The spring forecast is $70 million less than the fall forecast. With the unsustainably high base student allocation (BSA) increase of $1000 in the House Majority’s bill,
Begich backs Trump’s ‘bold move’ to shutter Education Dept., Murkowski ‘worried’
Begich backs Trump’s ‘bold move’ to shutter Education Dept., Murkowski
Alaska Homestead Expo – reviving lost skills and forgotten ways
Whether it’s due to the rising cost of groceries, a desire for more nutritious food, or simply a longing to work the land and become more self-sufficient, myriad Alaskans are embracing age-old and often long-forgotten traditions associated with family farms
OPINION: What’s the best way to bribe a politician?
If someone wanted to influence politicians financially, they could purchase large amounts of their books to funnel money to them. This isn’t just a theory; it has been done
OPINION: Flawed ‘Scenic Trail’ plan will give feds even more control over Alaska lands
The federal designation of a National Scenic Trail in Alaska is a mistake that Alaskans should be deeply concerned about. The federal government still owes us land from our statehood. So, why would we hand over more authority to federal agencies? Giving them
OPINION: Alaska needs a DOGE team to combat tax-and-spend legislators
A version of DOGE at the state level is not a crazy idea. Eleven states have already adopted the DOGE model and are looking for ways to make radical cuts to the cost of state
OPINION: Defeatist RINOs in Juneau just don’t get it
Several recent articles I wrote must have touched a raw nerve with State Senator Robert Meyers. He wrote an opinion piece in rebuttal. You can read it here. He is evidently upset about my criticism of the defection of seven Republican legislators who joined
Parents empowered to report DEI violations in local schools
In an effort to end discrimination rooted in divisive DEI indoctrination, the U.S. Department of Education has launched EndDEI.Ed.Gov, a public portal for parents, students, teachers, and the broader community to submit reports of discrimination based on race
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