This could be a great commentary if the writer had not used sweeping generalizations throughout, consistently faulting the "legislature." All Alaskans who have watched house and senate action know that the GOP Supermajority caucus has enjoyed absolute control over every action that takes place in the legislature for many years now. I've watched the Dem minority faithfully submit great bills for Alaskans, while knowing the GOP likely won't allow one hearing. The Dem minority caucus consistently stands and fights against bad bills, develops and submits amendments to mitigate bad bill damages, all while knowing they will likely lose the vote to the standard GOP, lockstepped opposition, ending in a lopsided tally. (16-4 in the senate is common. I would never insult these champions by lumping them in with the abusive, damaging GOP opponents they have consistently and valiantly fought. Watch any Gavel Alaska video of a split vote (not a unanimous name-the-state-bug vote) and you'll see it.