State of Alaska
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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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198 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during March 2025
There were 198 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during March 2025, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Weekly Roundup April 5: 21 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses
There were 21 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending April 5, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in Alaska in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued nine grants totaling $3,136,435 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Alaska.
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How many business licenses were issued to out of state businesses during week ending March 29?
There were 49 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending March 29, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Alaska saw 16.9% increase in transfer dependency percentage between 1970 and 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 20.6% of income in Alaska. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Out of state businesses had 38 business licenses issued in week ending March 22
There were 38 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending March 22, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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5 basketball players from Alaska to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Anchorage has the most players of any city representing Alaska in the tournament.
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March Madness: Alaska represented by Traivar Jackson in men’s NCAA tournament
Anchorage player represents Alaska in the tournament.
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Weekly Recap March 15: 56 Alaska business licenses issued to businesses out of state
There were 56 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending March 15, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Alaska ranks second highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $14,153 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Alaska received an average of $14,153 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second highest in the nation.
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Alaska ranks 14th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 20.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.6% of income in Alaska—ranking it the 14th most dependent among U.S. states.
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Out of state businesses received 31 Alaska business licenses during week ending March 8
There were 31 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending March 8, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Analysis: Alaska among 25 states that ban 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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Out of state businesses had 149 business licenses issued in February 2025
There were 149 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during February 2025, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Alaska: Residents received $2.49 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Alaska, providing an average of $3,397 per capita to residents.
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There were 21 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during week ending March 1
There were 21 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending March 1, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Alaska: Medicare dependency reached 2.8% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 2.8% of income in Alaska, providing an average of $1,903 per capita to residents.
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Alaska: Social Security made up 4% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 4% of income in Alaska, providing an average of $2,746 per capita to residents.
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Alaska: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Alaska, providing an average of $1,572 per capita to residents.