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Sometimes I gotta remember that just getting up, having some coffee and hammering out a newsletter ain't that hard after all:
Anyway, my latest from the Memo:
Sullivan's safe space, sales tax dumped and PFD panic
#akleg
Anyway, my latest from the Memo:
Sullivan's safe space, sales tax dumped and PFD panic
#akleg
Sullivan's safe space, sales tax dumped and PFD panic
A time crunch or a convenient excuse? A fix for a flailing bill. And is the PFD really going away?
www.akmemo.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Sometimes I gotta remember that just getting up, having some coffee and hammering out a newsletter ain't that hard after all:
Anyway, my latest from the Memo:
Sullivan's safe space, sales tax dumped and PFD panic
#akleg
Anyway, my latest from the Memo:
Sullivan's safe space, sales tax dumped and PFD panic
#akleg
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We remember today!
February 16, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We remember today!
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The WalMart Atomic Clock
The WalMart Atomic Clock
Hackaday Article
hackaday.com
February 15, 2026 at 6:03 AM
The WalMart Atomic Clock
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Omg. This thread is literally jaw dropping. Unbelievable. Unfekkinbelievable
#akleg
(If you are not familiar with bluesky threads you have to keep clicking on "read 1 more comment" each time you get to the bottom, in order to continue reading the whole thread)
#akleg
(If you are not familiar with bluesky threads you have to keep clicking on "read 1 more comment" each time you get to the bottom, in order to continue reading the whole thread)
The Senate Finance Committee is underway with its hearing on Mt. Edgecumbe High School. The committee led a junket to the boarding school last week after learning 25% of the student body left, with Sen. Hoffman calling the condition of the building "deplorable."
🧵
#akleg
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#akleg
February 14, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Omg. This thread is literally jaw dropping. Unbelievable. Unfekkinbelievable
#akleg
(If you are not familiar with bluesky threads you have to keep clicking on "read 1 more comment" each time you get to the bottom, in order to continue reading the whole thread)
#akleg
(If you are not familiar with bluesky threads you have to keep clicking on "read 1 more comment" each time you get to the bottom, in order to continue reading the whole thread)
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UA President & Olympic gold medalist Pat Pitney has worked in the UA system for 34 years. In 2014, she became OMB Director under Bill Walker, overseeing state finances at a particularly turbulent time in our history.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... #akleg
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... #akleg
February 13, 2026 at 7:29 PM
UA President & Olympic gold medalist Pat Pitney has worked in the UA system for 34 years. In 2014, she became OMB Director under Bill Walker, overseeing state finances at a particularly turbulent time in our history.
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... #akleg
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p... #akleg
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Data from MethaneSAT, a satellite that measures and tracks methane emissions, suggests that methane emissions from oil and gas production are roughly 50% higher than company estimates.
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Data from MethaneSAT, a satellite that measures and tracks methane emissions, suggests that methane emissions from oil and gas production are roughly 50% higher than company estimates.
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The Senate Finance Committee is underway with its hearing on Mt. Edgecumbe High School. The committee led a junket to the boarding school last week after learning 25% of the student body left, with Sen. Hoffman calling the condition of the building "deplorable."
🧵
#akleg
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#akleg
February 12, 2026 at 6:06 PM
The Senate Finance Committee is underway with its hearing on Mt. Edgecumbe High School. The committee led a junket to the boarding school last week after learning 25% of the student body left, with Sen. Hoffman calling the condition of the building "deplorable."
🧵
#akleg
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#akleg
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I have been wondering this same thing about both Bondi and Noem. What led to their depraved behaviors? How did they lose their souls? What do they think about at night when they are alone with their thoughts?
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
Dear Pam Bondi, (A Letter From A Father)
Dear Ms Bondi,
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 AM
I have been wondering this same thing about both Bondi and Noem. What led to their depraved behaviors? How did they lose their souls? What do they think about at night when they are alone with their thoughts?
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/dear-pam-b...
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Alaska signed on to an amicus brief for Trump v Barbara on Jan. 27, 2026 -- this case challenges birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship has benefitted Alaska in profound ways. The 14th amendment is clear. It is humiliating that we have signed on. #akleg
February 10, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Alaska signed on to an amicus brief for Trump v Barbara on Jan. 27, 2026 -- this case challenges birthright citizenship. Birthright citizenship has benefitted Alaska in profound ways. The 14th amendment is clear. It is humiliating that we have signed on. #akleg
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Almost one in four Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/02/06/a...
Almost one in four Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes | Alaska Beacon
The proportion of nonresident workers in Alaska is near an all-time high, but many hold seasonal jobs and earn less annually.
alaskabeacon.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Almost one in four Alaska workers doesn’t live in the state, new report concludes, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/02/06/a...
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February 7, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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How are we doing on snowfall this season in the Contiguous U.S. through January? Well, it's the lowest combined total thru Jan since 1943-44. While places in the South and East that average 5" to 20" have done pretty well, most everyplace out West (MUCH higher averages), have had little to no snow.
February 6, 2026 at 4:14 AM
How are we doing on snowfall this season in the Contiguous U.S. through January? Well, it's the lowest combined total thru Jan since 1943-44. While places in the South and East that average 5" to 20" have done pretty well, most everyplace out West (MUCH higher averages), have had little to no snow.
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#akleg I'm doing an interview and hosting a book signing with Lisa Weissler this Thursday.
Come drill into the sordid history of Oil Tax Policy in Alaska with the woman who was there for it all.
Come drill into the sordid history of Oil Tax Policy in Alaska with the woman who was there for it all.
February 3, 2026 at 11:02 PM
#akleg I'm doing an interview and hosting a book signing with Lisa Weissler this Thursday.
Come drill into the sordid history of Oil Tax Policy in Alaska with the woman who was there for it all.
Come drill into the sordid history of Oil Tax Policy in Alaska with the woman who was there for it all.
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The targeted arrest of former CNN News Anchor Don Lemon at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi should alarm all freedom-loving Americans. We must protect our media. I wrote an op-ed in @adn.com this month, “State of Alaska’s media: www.adn.com/opinions/202... #akleg
January 30, 2026 at 6:48 PM
The targeted arrest of former CNN News Anchor Don Lemon at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi should alarm all freedom-loving Americans. We must protect our media. I wrote an op-ed in @adn.com this month, “State of Alaska’s media: www.adn.com/opinions/202... #akleg
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@agu.org has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on the importance of NCAR: agu.quorum.us/campaign/154...
#SaveNCAR
#SaveNCAR
Share your comments on NCAR with NSF
Tell NSF the future that you want for NCAR by 13 March
agu.quorum.us
January 30, 2026 at 2:43 AM
@agu.org has a tool to help you submit a comment to NSF on the importance of NCAR: agu.quorum.us/campaign/154...
#SaveNCAR
#SaveNCAR
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Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
January 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Trump: "People that own their homes -- we're gonna keep them wealthy. We're gonna keep those prices up. We're not gonna destroy the value of their homes so that somebody who didn't work very hard can buy a home."
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This afternoon's House State Affairs hearing on HB 202, which would name the giant cabbage the state's vegetable, has been canceled.
#akleg
#akleg
a cartoon of a man with his hands on his head and the words " my cabbages " below him
ALT: a cartoon of a man with his hands on his head and the words " my cabbages " below him
media.tenor.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:04 PM
This afternoon's House State Affairs hearing on HB 202, which would name the giant cabbage the state's vegetable, has been canceled.
#akleg
#akleg
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You’ve probably heard of the NOHRSC snowfall analysis, but did you know there’s a similar national gridded analysis of freezing rain being developed?
Dave Novak from WPC is highlighting work on the FRANA freezing rain analysis underway at the NWS #AMS2026
Dave Novak from WPC is highlighting work on the FRANA freezing rain analysis underway at the NWS #AMS2026
January 27, 2026 at 7:58 PM
You’ve probably heard of the NOHRSC snowfall analysis, but did you know there’s a similar national gridded analysis of freezing rain being developed?
Dave Novak from WPC is highlighting work on the FRANA freezing rain analysis underway at the NWS #AMS2026
Dave Novak from WPC is highlighting work on the FRANA freezing rain analysis underway at the NWS #AMS2026
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Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
January 25, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara: "People have had enough. This is the third shooting in less than 3 weeks. The MPD went the entire year last year recovering about 900 guns from the street, arresting hundreds of violent offenders, and we didn't shoot anyone ... this is not sustainable."
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Yesterday, VA nurse Alex Pretti was pepper sprayed, beaten, & then shot in the back of the head at point blank range by an ICE agent.
We need a full investigation & those responsible for his murder be held accountable.
Tonight I attended a vigil in Juneau with 100s of mourners. #akleg
We need a full investigation & those responsible for his murder be held accountable.
Tonight I attended a vigil in Juneau with 100s of mourners. #akleg
January 26, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Yesterday, VA nurse Alex Pretti was pepper sprayed, beaten, & then shot in the back of the head at point blank range by an ICE agent.
We need a full investigation & those responsible for his murder be held accountable.
Tonight I attended a vigil in Juneau with 100s of mourners. #akleg
We need a full investigation & those responsible for his murder be held accountable.
Tonight I attended a vigil in Juneau with 100s of mourners. #akleg
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Please dress warm!
January 25, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Please dress warm!
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Alaska and vicinity snowpack snow water equivalent as of Jan 16 was quite low relative to the 1991-2020 median over much of Southcentral and west/southwest Alaska. The southern YT and northern BC with well above normal snowpack. ERA5 data courtesy @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social. #akwx #ytwx #Snow
January 24, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Alaska and vicinity snowpack snow water equivalent as of Jan 16 was quite low relative to the 1991-2020 median over much of Southcentral and west/southwest Alaska. The southern YT and northern BC with well above normal snowpack. ERA5 data courtesy @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social. #akwx #ytwx #Snow
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Activists allege ICE tracked and intimidated Minnesotans observing their operations using private data like license-plate and car-registration info — data that, advocates say should only be accessed during active criminal investigations. The ACLU of Minnesota calls for answers and accountability.
Privacy advocates: ICE using private data to intimidate observers and activists
MPR News has looked into reports that federal agents have accessed private data to track and intimidate anti-ICE activists since the immigration crackdown surged in Minnesota in December. Privacy advo...
www.mprnews.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Activists allege ICE tracked and intimidated Minnesotans observing their operations using private data like license-plate and car-registration info — data that, advocates say should only be accessed during active criminal investigations. The ACLU of Minnesota calls for answers and accountability.