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Alaska Man Monday – Possible Disaster Averted, and an Infamous Scoundrel – RedState
It’s been an interesting week. Just as we’ve had a warmer-than-usual winter, we’re having a warm, sunny spring, so far at least. Some folks are worried about the record-low snowfall and a dry spring leading to…
Alaska GOP Clears First Hurdle in New Attempt to Repeal Controversial Voting Scheme – RedState
We're trying again to repeal ranked-choice voting here in the Great Land, and the process has now passed its first hurdle. The petition has been drafted, and the process of gathering signatures is starting now. In…
Alaska Legislature Attempting Inadvisable Usury Law
Markets can be messy, but they usually get things right if left alone. That applies to financial markets - including loans. Even high-interest, short-term loans. Well-meaning pols sometime seek to limit interest rates…
Do We Still Need the Jones Act? – RedState
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, also known as the Jones Act, regulates maritime commerce in the United States, specifically between American ports. One requirement of this law, now 105 years old, is that all goods…
Alaska Man Monday – a Remarkable Charity, an Even More Remarkable Kid, and the Susitna West – RedState
Just to the west of us is the Susitna River, the river that gives the name to the valley we live in. Now, it’s difficult to get to the other side of the Susitna in our part of the valley, except by airplane, boat, or,…
Alaska Man Monday – Iditarod Winner, Great Kids, a Dumb Crook, and Volcano Dangers – RedState
To start this week off, I have two items on Alaska sports news. I’m not a sports guy, but these are not millionaires throwing a ball around; these are local people doing things they love. …
Alaska Man Monday – One Dumb Crook and One Big Race – RedState
Spring is coming! We can always tell when we’re nearing the spring equinox here, as the midday sun rises at last above the level of the top branches of the birch trees on the south end of the property. And as I write…
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