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@alaskalandmine @bgkeithley Now where does the OMB Alaska state grant dashboard fit in here with its annual $2.7b given out blindly with no accountability?

.@bgkeithley says he is convinced the analysis of Alaska's fiscal issues has become more about labels and culture-war-like claims than hard numbers. In this week's column, he seeks to eliminate those by doing a "blind fiscal taste test." #akleg alaskalandmine.com/landmines/brad…

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Honor and remember! Memorial Day is not just another holiday. #Veterans #fallensoldiers

@jakecobb @Grok please list how many Democrat House of Representatives are in each state and their % of the total number of Representatives?

There are currently 12 red state with zero Democrat representatives. That’s nearly 1/4 of US states. Republicans are trying to add 5 more through gerrymandering. That would be more than 1/3 of all states. It’s time to outlaw gerrymandering!

@907Honest Disappointing, but Alaska Republicans in Juneau asked for these restrictions in Alaska, the State responded, and the final Snap plan including these restrictions is almost final!

Our Government hates us. They want us fat and retarded.

@TickReport Sadly there are too many tick-borne diseases out there, SickTick bands and sleeves keep ticks out, helping avoid the bite.

@WallStreetApes @grok where do I find this Federal Reserve report per assets held by US NGOs?

WOAH 🚨 The taxpayer money laundering must be INSANE “The Federal Reserve has revealed that US NGOs have more in assets than the combined 2025 GDP estimates for Japan, Germany and India combined — The combined assets held by US NGOs equals $14.2 trillion of your tax money” “India and Japan's GDP each just over $4 trillion, Germany $5 trillion, about $13.5 trillion together. Guess what? The combined assets held by US NGOs equals $14.2 trillion of your tax money and that of your children and grandchildren and great-great-great-great-great grandchildren. Ever wonder why everything is so absolutely unaffordable today? It's not actually rocket science. Government has forgotten the fundamental reasons for which it was formed to serve and protect our civil liberties. It has inverted the entire formula and decided that we are the ones here to serve, to work, and through our individual labors to support their desires and the behemoth of a bureaucracy that has emanated from those desires.” As of 2025, United States nonprofits held about $13.4–14.1 trillion in total assets. Including cash, investments, real estate, etc It has grown from $7 trillion a decade ago This is based on Federal Reserve data

@DannoActon @HawleyMO @dawnegray3 @grok @grok are the image stats true?

@DannoActon @HawleyMO @dawnegray3 @grok is this true?

The Senate just greenlit billions of taxpayer dollars to fund transgender experimentation on our kids. The House must act to stop this abomination once and for all

@markkaplan20 Amen for your daughter! How do we invest?

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@ValerieAnne1970 Sad time in our US history, kids suffered greatly, I hear no apologies

Never Forget...when skate parks were filled with sand to make them unusable during COVID mandated lockdowns. Never forget how they treated us, locked us down & ruined outdoor parks to keep us inside.

@akpartisan @907Honest I would honestly like to know as well

@907Honest Haven’t left yet- still looking. But it likely in the next 6 months

The amount of people selling their toys, cars, etc. with the words "Moving to the lower 48" or "Moving back to the lower 48" is quite concerning considering these are obviously people that contribute to society. They are the workers and the life blood of Alaska. We are losing these people in mass. Our Legislature seems content and happy that people are leaving. The Governor @GovDunleavy has not said a word about the mass migration from Alaska. It is sad to see, I don't hear or see "HOPE" or "FUTURE" coming out of Juneau. I hear how we need taxes, we need to regulate the Pipeline and even Cathy Giessel the Weasel is actively asking the one developer building the pipeline to give up proprietary information to the state and release their financials / plan for the pipeline. This is not being done to save Alaska or to protect Alaska. It is meant to put a barrier on the pipeline, one that can't be easily removed. If the Legislature / Governor / Arabella Advisors / Assemblies in FBX, ANC, and Juneau want a national park. I think based on what I am seeing online, it is only going to get worse. I see tons of job postings and businesses trying to find employees, they are leaving and they won't be coming back.

@SecureAKFuture There is no seafood economy when the ESA lists Alaska Chinook and Chum. Your Chum cap isn't a cap at all. Your actions are failing Alaskan salmon sustainability.

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@chrisPg98259421 @907Honest You might be interested then in the new Alaska business ETF AKAF, the Frontier Economic Fund, they actually look at boards and votes, pro-Alaska only

@907Honest I would 100% rather see them invest in Alaskan companies rather than companies that despise Alaska and see us as a national park.

Analysis of the Alaska Permanent Fund Investment in Three Bears Alaska Executive Summary This briefing document examines the strategic investment made by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) in Three Bears Alaska, a regional grocery and retail chain. Orchestrated through the Alaska Future Fund and managed by Barings LLC in partnership with Westward Partners, this multimillion-dollar acquisition of a strategic minority stake represents a significant shift toward in-state capital deployment. While the investment has fueled a rapid statewide expansion—including new store constructions and the acquisition of existing fuel and supply businesses—it has also generated controversy. Critical concerns center on a lack of transparency regarding the public fund's involvement and early financial performance data showing that in-state private equity investments are currently underperforming compared to global benchmarks. Investment Framework and Mechanism The investment in Three Bears Alaska is the result of a structured program designed to stimulate the Alaskan economy using state-managed funds. The Funding Source: The investment was made by the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC), the entity responsible for managing the state's $70+ billion savings account. It is distinct from the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program itself, though it utilizes the capital that generates those dividends. The In-State Mandate: In 2018, the APFC board established a 200 million in-state investment program. Half of this capital (100 million) was allocated to the Alaska Future Fund. Management and Partnership: The Alaska Future Fund is managed by Barings LLC, a global investment firm. To facilitate the Three Bears deal, Barings partnered with Westward Partners, a private equity firm based in Seattle. Execution: In February 2022, this partnership acquired a strategic minority stake in Three Bears Alaska, transitioning the company from a traditionally family-owned, mid-sized chain into a private equity-backed enterprise. Operational Impact: Rapid Statewide Expansion The injection of private equity and Permanent Fund capital transformed Three Bears Alaska’s growth trajectory, enabling a "massive statewide expansion and buying spree." New Infrastructure Development The funding supported the construction of new retail outlets in several key Alaskan locations: North Pole Eagle River Cooper Landing Saxman Strategic Acquisitions Beyond organic growth, the capital allowed Three Bears to acquire established local businesses, diversifying its portfolio and footprint: Unalaska: Acquisition of a supply store. Delta Junction: Acquisition of a gas station and mini-mart. Fairbanks Area: Acquisition of multiple Sourdough Fuel convenience stores. Critical Challenges and Public Controversy The involvement of the Permanent Fund in a private retail business has met with significant public and political scrutiny based on two primary factors. 1. Transparency and Disclosure Issues The "secretive" nature of the rollout drew criticism from Alaskans and state politicians. Delayed Disclosure: While the recapitalization of Three Bears by Westward Partners was announced in early 2022, the APFC’s specific financial involvement was not officially disclosed until early 2023. Private Equity Secrecy: The standard confidentiality of private equity deals clashed with public expectations for transparency regarding the use of state funds. 2. Financial Performance Concerns The APFC’s primary mandate is to maximize returns through global investments. However, early data has raised questions about the efficacy of the in-state strategy: Bottom Quartile Ranking: Internal staff assessments in early 2023 indicated that the Alaska Future Fund’s in-state private equity investments were ranking in the bottom quartile of the APFC's overall investment portfolio. The "Long View" Argument: Fund managers and financial advisors defend the current performance, asserting that private equity ventures require a horizon of at least three to five years before their success or failure can be accurately measured. Strategic Outlook The investment in Three Bears Alaska serves as a high-profile test case for the APFC. It highlights the ongoing tension between two objectives: Economic Stimulation: Leveraging state wealth to grow local Alaskan businesses and infrastructure. Fiduciary Responsibility: Ensuring the Permanent Fund generates the highest possible returns to sustain the state's primary savings account. The ultimate success of this initiative will be determined by whether the current expansion translates into long-term financial returns that justify the initial underperformance and the move away from traditional global investment strategies. Personally I am a huge fan of 3 Bears and I think it is a great use of the PFD as an investment.

@ak907red @AlaskanRants Get behind a true fiscal conservative for your House and Senate districts, stuff envelopes, run online campaigns, ask your legislators the hard questions, like why do you keep spending!?

@AlaskanRants Oh no I have been there for years ranting…but how do we fix it? We can’t even get rid of Murky let alone most of our legislature. There are too many uninformed voters who do not see our whole system is rigged. We vote for an R majority, they uniparty with the dems 🤷‍♀️

Alaska isn’t broke because we’re short on revenue we’re drowning in untapped oil/ gas/ mining potential! We’re broke because the legislature spends like drunken sailors on shore leave, endless pork, no sunset reviews that actually kill bad programs, no hard spending caps, zero real accountability. When Oil prices dip? Blame production. Visitors not paying enough? Tax the workers. Easier than cutting the fat. Thank a Voters we have doing a great job keeping them accountable. This head tax is just the latest symptom of the rot politicians hooked on outside influence (shoutout to Arabella’s election meddling) who prioritize empire-building over fiscal sanity. If we keep letting D.C. dark money buy our system, we’ll wake up one day in a high-tax, low-freedom version of every blue-state mess we’ve always mocked. Or worse we should just be recognized as a federal colony and not as a state anymore. But I’m feeling that’s now how most Alaskans feel, or maybe you do. ⁉️🤷‍♂️⁉️

@DutchRojas The Alaska model born out of IHS is growing rapidly, small private providers are exiting the system one at a time.

This is insane. Major Nonprofit Health Systems admit: •They own the hospitals, clinics, urgent cares—basically the entire map of your town •They employ your doctors, nurses, and specialists (who are expected to hit RVU targets like sales reps) •They run their own insurance plans (yes, nonprofits with insurance subsidiaries, let that marinate) •They own the labs, imaging centers, surgery centers, and sometimes even the janitorial services •Their obligation? Expanding the “health system” brand and executive bonuses, not patient care They admit ALL of this: We’ve established on the record that the largest nonprofit health systems are not just healthcare providers. They are vertically integrated enterprises, owning hospitals, employing clinicians, and offering insurance plans that decide what care is approved. They invest heavily in real estate, operate like corporations, and enjoy tax exemptions while charging premium dollars prices for Tylenol. They are increasingly controlling every aspect of healthcare while positioning themselves as community saviors.

@SecKennedy Excellent news!

Addiction is not a moral failing. We’re going to address the disease like any other chronic disease. We’re going to be making investments in connecting addicts with the faith-based community, 12-step programs, early intervention, and long-term recovery.

@BigPopz72 @dbongino 🎯

@dbongino The Trump Formula

I don’t know, what could it possibly be?