Randolph doesn't belong on University of Alaska Board of Regents

The lack of vetting by the Dunleavy administration of its appointees, obvious in the debacle last week with John Quick and Art Chance, strikes again.

Dermot ColeJanuary 29, 2019 Comments

Sullivan supported paying only the federal workers that enjoy GOP blessing

The past two years have shown that Sullivan will think whatever Trump wants him to think, believing that the way to win re-election in 2020 is act like Sen. Obsequious.

Dermot ColeJanuary 26, 2019 Comments

Dunleavy appointee to UA Board of Regents called on 'gutless' Murkowski to 'get your shit together'

The newest member of the University of Alaska Board of Regents said of former First Lady Michelle Obama: “That high horse Michelle is on makes her ass look big.” It’s one of many hyper-partisan comments on Twitter from Tammy Randolph.

Dermot ColeJanuary 25, 2019 Comments

Someone is lying about Art Chance's sudden departure from the Dunleavy administration

Art Chance didn’t waste any time going on the Republican Party unofficial blog to complain about the Dunleavy administration dumping him. Someone is lying about what happened.

Dermot ColeJanuary 25, 2019 Comments

Dunleavy pick for administration commissioner loses his job quick

John Quick had a thin resume before he was named to Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s cabinet, but he pumped it up in ways that a simple background check would have revealed.

Dermot ColeJanuary 24, 2019 Comments

Right-size government update: Curtis Thayer lands another state job

Republican activist Curtis Thayer, who has argued for cutting the state budget during most of his adult life, has landed another position on the state payroll, this time as executive director of the Alaska Energy Authority.

Dermot ColeJanuary 23, 2019 Comments

Without specifics, Dunleavy budget is game of 'Let's pretend'

The most honest thing to say about the honest budget plan is that just about every proposed cut will face heavy opposition in the Legislature because Dunleavy hasn’t laid the groundwork for drastic cuts in state or local government services.

Dermot ColeJanuary 22, 2019 Comments

Sen. Dan Sullivan’s family wealth puts his paycheck suspension in a different light

It’s not just that the Senate pays $174,000 a year, far above the average federal worker. It’s that his family connections are out of the ordinary.

Dermot ColeJanuary 19, 2019 Comments

Top Alaska DOT priorities have nothing to do with transportation

Alaska Department of Transportation Commissioner John MacKinnon has outlined his goals for the state agency, the top two of which have nothing to do with transportation.

Dermot ColeJanuary 17, 2019 Comments

Dunleavy promises budget cuts that could devastate Alaska

The state could shut down the University of Alaska, close the Department of Transportation, lay off thousands of workers, force the closure of dozens of schools, suspend payments that help local governments cover retirement costs and still not come close to a reduction of $1.5 billion.

Dermot ColeJanuary 9, 2019 Comments