January 20, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The latest session of the Alaska Legislature starts Tuesday. What better way to get caught up on what’s happening than by subscribing to our new weekly newsletter, A Brief at Ease?
Subscribe today at gavelalaska.org #akleg
Subscribe today at gavelalaska.org #akleg
January 20, 2026 at 2:39 AM
The latest session of the Alaska Legislature starts Tuesday. What better way to get caught up on what’s happening than by subscribing to our new weekly newsletter, A Brief at Ease?
Subscribe today at gavelalaska.org #akleg
Subscribe today at gavelalaska.org #akleg
hey matt! could you send me a message? i have a question for you about an upcoming akleg committee meeting but bluesky won’t let me message you
January 20, 2026 at 2:13 AM
hey matt! could you send me a message? i have a question for you about an upcoming akleg committee meeting but bluesky won’t let me message you
Widen it commit & do it wildlife will survive & adapt trail heads will be closed temporarily but will eventually re-open people will still be able to pull off maybe not in the same spot as the previous year sure it will be slow get a grip adjust your travel plans widen it widen it widen it. #akleg
Draft plans for the Safer Seward Highway project, intended to reduce fatal crashes along a 20-mile stretch between Anchorage and Girdwood, show widening the highway to four lanes is preferred. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Alaska DOT releases environmental assessment on proposed 4-lane Safer Seward Highway project
Transportation officials have said the project will address decades of safety concerns. Some residents worry the environmental impact may be too much.
www.adn.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:49 AM
Widen it commit & do it wildlife will survive & adapt trail heads will be closed temporarily but will eventually re-open people will still be able to pull off maybe not in the same spot as the previous year sure it will be slow get a grip adjust your travel plans widen it widen it widen it. #akleg
This Wk's Top 3| Will the #AKgov propose a real fiscal plan, Jensen & Schiernhorn's annual "don't change SB 21" has a missing paragraph & some thoughts about a spending cap. #akleg T'row 6:05a on The Michael Dukes Show at buff.ly/fr8dzPI
January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
This Wk's Top 3| Will the #AKgov propose a real fiscal plan, Jensen & Schiernhorn's annual "don't change SB 21" has a missing paragraph & some thoughts about a spending cap. #akleg T'row 6:05a on The Michael Dukes Show at buff.ly/fr8dzPI
This is a scenic byway. It’s incredibly beautiful. Dunleavy’s DOT wants a 4 lane highway. I’d put $1,000 on this benefitting some Dunleavy supporter somewhere. Everything happens for a reason and it’s not about road safety for this administration. #akleg
Draft plans for the Safer Seward Highway project, intended to reduce fatal crashes along a 20-mile stretch between Anchorage and Girdwood, show widening the highway to four lanes is preferred. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Alaska DOT releases environmental assessment on proposed 4-lane Safer Seward Highway project
Transportation officials have said the project will address decades of safety concerns. Some residents worry the environmental impact may be too much.
www.adn.com
January 19, 2026 at 11:10 PM
This is a scenic byway. It’s incredibly beautiful. Dunleavy’s DOT wants a 4 lane highway. I’d put $1,000 on this benefitting some Dunleavy supporter somewhere. Everything happens for a reason and it’s not about road safety for this administration. #akleg
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January 19, 2026 at 10:56 PM
90 seconds to find/process/transcribe/summarize/publish an #akleg legislative meeting.
No external dependencies, no cloud calls or API usage, aside from a single HTTP GET to the Bill and Statute Information System.
100% local pipeline running on a 7800x3d/5070Ti.
No external dependencies, no cloud calls or API usage, aside from a single HTTP GET to the Bill and Statute Information System.
100% local pipeline running on a 7800x3d/5070Ti.
To explain why the state needs such a fund, Rep. Josephson ticked off a list of recent disasters in Alaska that imposed heavy costs — and, in some cases, killed people.
#akleg
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Proposed surcharge on oil would help pay for responses to climate-related disasters in Alaska | Alaska Beacon
A new bill proposes establishing a surcharge to help cover the mounting costs of Alaska disasters like landslides and floods.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:51 PM
To explain why the state needs such a fund, Rep. Josephson ticked off a list of recent disasters in Alaska that imposed heavy costs — and, in some cases, killed people.
#akleg
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🚍 Free shuttles will run between the Anchorage event and the following two locations from 12 PM to 4 PM:
· Shelter at 1111 E. 56th Avenue
· Brother Francis Shelter at 1021 E. Third Ave.
Learn more: alaskabar.org/mlk
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· Shelter at 1111 E. 56th Avenue
· Brother Francis Shelter at 1021 E. Third Ave.
Learn more: alaskabar.org/mlk
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Martin Luther King Day – Alaska Bar Association
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January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
🚍 Free shuttles will run between the Anchorage event and the following two locations from 12 PM to 4 PM:
· Shelter at 1111 E. 56th Avenue
· Brother Francis Shelter at 1021 E. Third Ave.
Learn more: alaskabar.org/mlk
#MLKDay #AnchorageEvents #FreeLegalHelp #akleg See less
· Shelter at 1111 E. 56th Avenue
· Brother Francis Shelter at 1021 E. Third Ave.
Learn more: alaskabar.org/mlk
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✨Mina’s Minute✨The Alaska Legislature back! Tomorrow we gavel in for the second session. Here’s what you need to know about the Governor’s vetoes, membership changes, and the budget. Tune into the Governor’s State of the State at ktoo.org/gavel #akleg
January 19, 2026 at 8:46 PM
✨Mina’s Minute✨The Alaska Legislature back! Tomorrow we gavel in for the second session. Here’s what you need to know about the Governor’s vetoes, membership changes, and the budget. Tune into the Governor’s State of the State at ktoo.org/gavel #akleg
The 8:35a Chart| Given the importance of Permanent Fund returns to #AKrev levels, we have developed a second morning chart focusing on S&P 500 5-, 3- & 1-yr returns v the PFC's. #akleg
* 5-yr: S&P 12.99% v PFC 8.34%
* 3-yr: S&P 20.17% v PFC 8.71%
* 1-yr: S&P 16.89% v PFC 9.90%
* 5-yr: S&P 12.99% v PFC 8.34%
* 3-yr: S&P 20.17% v PFC 8.71%
* 1-yr: S&P 16.89% v PFC 9.90%
January 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The 8:30a Chart| To provide context to current $$oil, we publish daily (ex-Su) a running avg of FY26-32 $$ANS, Brent & WTI actual+futures. Projected ANS v. FALL25 rev F'cast:
> FY26 even (+$01mil UGF)
> FY27 ⬆️ $1 (+$26mil)
> FY28-32 ⬆️ $1 (avg annual $26mil)
#akleg
> FY26 even (+$01mil UGF)
> FY27 ⬆️ $1 (+$26mil)
> FY28-32 ⬆️ $1 (avg annual $26mil)
#akleg
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The 8:30a Chart| To provide context to current $$oil, we publish daily (ex-Su) a running avg of FY26-32 $$ANS, Brent & WTI actual+futures. Projected ANS v. FALL25 rev F'cast:
> FY26 even (+$01mil UGF)
> FY27 ⬆️ $1 (+$26mil)
> FY28-32 ⬆️ $1 (avg annual $26mil)
#akleg
> FY26 even (+$01mil UGF)
> FY27 ⬆️ $1 (+$26mil)
> FY28-32 ⬆️ $1 (avg annual $26mil)
#akleg
The Monday Chart| To put Alaska's in-state gas prices in global context, once wkly we compare Enstar's current Gas Cost Adjustment v. global markers. 2025-26 Enstar price is 8% ⬇️ Asia, 175% ⬆️ L48. 5yr forward avg, Enstar 21% ⬆️ Asia, 192% ⬆️ L48. #akleg
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January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Monday Chart| To put Alaska's in-state gas prices in global context, once wkly we compare Enstar's current Gas Cost Adjustment v. global markers. 2025-26 Enstar price is 8% ⬇️ Asia, 175% ⬆️ L48. 5yr forward avg, Enstar 21% ⬆️ Asia, 192% ⬆️ L48. #akleg
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January 19, 2026 at 11:57 AM
This happened late on Friday. My law firm has intervened to fight DOJ in the first 23 cases where it seeks sensitive voting data. We will do the same here. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ sues Virginia for access to voter rolls, as courts reject effort in other states
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:37 AM
Sometimes people are good to each other 🖤 another mutual aid need— The Bread Line needs gloves/mittens for our neighbors who spend a lot of time outside. Sometimes there is no shelter at all for unhoused folks at -40 *F in Fairbanks. #Alaska #AkLeg
Thank you, #Fairbanks! Since we shared about the increasing need for mutual aid, *12 people* have donated $2-$48 to Fairbanks Mutual Aid. We are blown away by your support and the courage it takes give and receive care. These funds are already helping cover day to day necessities. #AlaskaSky
January 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Hey who is this in Senator Shelley Hughes's new campaign video? Surely it's not demented white nationalist bigot and failed school board candidate Alexander Rosales? Surely Senator Hughes isn't dumb enough to to do that, is she?
(She is)
#akleg
#akelect
@deecherrywriter.bsky.social
(She is)
#akleg
#akelect
@deecherrywriter.bsky.social
January 19, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Hey who is this in Senator Shelley Hughes's new campaign video? Surely it's not demented white nationalist bigot and failed school board candidate Alexander Rosales? Surely Senator Hughes isn't dumb enough to to do that, is she?
(She is)
#akleg
#akelect
@deecherrywriter.bsky.social
(She is)
#akleg
#akelect
@deecherrywriter.bsky.social
t’s been 30 days since the Epstein files were due, still no files, wonder why…
#alaska #akleg #alaskapolitics #politics #epstein #epsteinfiles #senatordansullivan #lisamurkowski #repnickbegich
#alaska #akleg #alaskapolitics #politics #epstein #epsteinfiles #senatordansullivan #lisamurkowski #repnickbegich
January 19, 2026 at 4:07 AM
t’s been 30 days since the Epstein files were due, still no files, wonder why…
#alaska #akleg #alaskapolitics #politics #epstein #epsteinfiles #senatordansullivan #lisamurkowski #repnickbegich
#alaska #akleg #alaskapolitics #politics #epstein #epsteinfiles #senatordansullivan #lisamurkowski #repnickbegich
Thank you, Representative Gray, for this statement. I would like to hear from military leaders about what they anticipate any deployment to Minnesota would look like. Our political leaders at all levels need to be taking action to protect democracy. #alaskasky #military #alaska #minneapolis #akleg
With the news that 1,500 active duty Army soldiers in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders in case President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, I am making a statement as co-chair of Alaska's Joint Armed Services Committee. Immigrants matter. #akleg
January 19, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Thank you, Representative Gray, for this statement. I would like to hear from military leaders about what they anticipate any deployment to Minnesota would look like. Our political leaders at all levels need to be taking action to protect democracy. #alaskasky #military #alaska #minneapolis #akleg
With the news that 1,500 active duty Army soldiers in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders in case President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, I am making a statement as co-chair of Alaska's Joint Armed Services Committee. Immigrants matter. #akleg
January 19, 2026 at 3:34 AM
With the news that 1,500 active duty Army soldiers in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders in case President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, I am making a statement as co-chair of Alaska's Joint Armed Services Committee. Immigrants matter. #akleg
ICYMI. This Wk's Top 3 P'cast| This week we use the podcast to identify and explain our five top fiscal priorities this coming legislative session. #akleg
The Weekly Top 3 (1.12.2026)
This week we use the podcast to identify and explain our five top fiscal priorities this coming legislative session
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January 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ICYMI. This Wk's Top 3 P'cast| This week we use the podcast to identify and explain our five top fiscal priorities this coming legislative session. #akleg
I'll be publishing a transcripts, summaries and some other goodies for every #akleg cmte hearing and legislative action this year.
See you Next Tuesday.
See you Next Tuesday.
January 18, 2026 at 9:34 PM
I'll be publishing a transcripts, summaries and some other goodies for every #akleg cmte hearing and legislative action this year.
See you Next Tuesday.
See you Next Tuesday.
This Week's Alaska Landmine Column| We explain why, as currently written, the proposed Constitutional amendment to the Permanent Fund opens the corpus to attack, and evaluate some proposals for how to prevent that. #akleg buff.ly/ChEEkND
Brad Keithley’s Chart of the Week: Protecting the Permanent Fund corpus
One of the carryover proposals likely to receive serious consideration as the Legislature returns this session is the proposed Constitutional amendment to turn the Permanent Fund’s current…
alaskalandmine.com
January 18, 2026 at 8:30 PM
This Week's Alaska Landmine Column| We explain why, as currently written, the proposed Constitutional amendment to the Permanent Fund opens the corpus to attack, and evaluate some proposals for how to prevent that. #akleg buff.ly/ChEEkND
NEW: Mention how alaska gas line last yr, this x of year was a hot topic with trump admin, R those of us that were skeptical correct? has ground broken yet? seems like focus is no longer on Alaska but #greenland #akleg #alaska Talk Hillcorp building facility for nat gas from Canada in south central
January 18, 2026 at 6:49 PM
NEW: Mention how alaska gas line last yr, this x of year was a hot topic with trump admin, R those of us that were skeptical correct? has ground broken yet? seems like focus is no longer on Alaska but #greenland #akleg #alaska Talk Hillcorp building facility for nat gas from Canada in south central