Jim_Crawford

Action is required in this session of the Legislature to restore the statutory formula to calculate our dividends and pass a proper constitutional spending cap.

I’d say our towns are pretty stable and have excellent reserves to manage their responsibilities. Revenue sharing? What for?

Gov. Dunleavy should return the dividend to its old formula and issue a $3,733 make-up check — by the end of this month.

Oil producers originally planned the 223-mile long Mackenzie River Delta route to bring Alaska North Slope gas to market. Let’s reverse it.

Protection of the Alaska Permanent Fund dividend is essential to both the survival of the fund and the strength of Alaska's economy.

Given the Trump presidency and Alaska's traditional welcome for the U.S. military, time is right to expand the late Sen. Ted Stevens' Top Cover for North America.

I’ve been running presidential campaigns in Alaska since 1980 for Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Bob Dole and now Donald Trump.  My motivation is defined by my political philosophy. I am an unashamed fiscal and social conservative. This year I had the honor, once again, to serve on the Republican National Convention’s Platform Committee. … Continue reading Election of Trump essential to stop abortions

Did the wheels fall off the bus in the Trump campaign? Did the campaign and Donald Trump explode after the convention? Did Republicans repudiate Trump after anointing him as our nominee? Is the Republican National Committee going to stop giving Trump money? The answer to each is no. If you thought yes, you’ve been manipulated … Continue reading Media aims to kill Trump candidacy; Alaskans, don’t fall for it

Gov. Walker’s fiscal plan was rejected by legislators and the people of Alaska. The Legislature’s 2017 balanced and funded fiscal plan was passed by more than 80 percent of Democrats, independents and Republicans. Legislators didn’t institute income taxes, cut your dividend or undermine the economy of Alaska. Walker’s vetoes would kill the Bush and unnecessarily dent the whole … Continue reading The Legislature needs to stop Gov. Walker’s raid on the Permanent Fund

OPINION: Alaskans are smart enough to know that political spin is at work when people say we need to cut the dividend to save it.

OPINION: When economists or special interests manipulate economic data to redefine recession, they are just playing politics.

OPINION: Alaska could free up billions to fix its fiscal house by consolidating its four independent state lending agencies.

OPINION: The last time Alaskan voters were asked to allow limits on our dividends, the answer was a deafening "no." The next answer will be the same.

OPINION: Alaska could save money and help secure the future of our Pioneer Homes by following our simple lease-back plan.

Since 1971, Alaska Housing Finance Corp. has received $1,369,523,000 from the state of Alaska to fulfill its mission: "to provide Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing."