An employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 1 H-1B petition in Alaska throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Alaska submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.
Small business optimism dips slightly but remains above historical average
The latest Small Business Optimism Index, released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), shows a slight decline in January compared to December.
Analysis: Alaska among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Last Frontier News shows that Alaska is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
- Unfilled job openings persist despite rise in small business optimism
- Alaska experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024
- Alaska agriculture eyes growth with increased local production efforts
- NFIB Alaska hosts virtual briefing with State Director Thor Stacey
- NFIB releases jobs report showing hiring challenges for small businesses
2023: Alaska ranks 37th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,136,435
In 2023, Alaska received $3,136,435 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 37th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Higher property tax revenue in Alaska during Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $93 million in property tax revenue for Alaska, a 138.5% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Analysis: Alaska one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Last Frontier News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Alaska is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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In Alaska, 50 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Alaska registered 50 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Alaska receives 2 EDA grants totaling $225,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Alaska received two grants totaling $225,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alaska receives 3 EDA grants totaling $1,704,040 for planning in 2023
Alaska received three grants totaling $1,704,040 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alaska receives 2 EDA grants totaling $979,895 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Alaska received two grants totaling $979,895 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Alaska receives 2 EDA grants totaling $227,500 for public works in 2023
Alaska received two grants totaling $227,500 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Alaska one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Last Frontier News shows that Alaska is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Alaska's license tax revenue up 9.5% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Alaska collected $23 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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In Alaska, 40 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Alaska registered 40 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
