State of Alaska
Recent News About State of Alaska
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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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198 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during May 2024
There were 198 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during May 2024, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Out of state businesses had 55 business licenses issued in week ending June 1
There were 55 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending June 1, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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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).
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Pension assets in Alaska valued at $17.8 million in 2022
In 2022, Alaska had $17.8 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
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Alaska experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of May 2024
As of May 2024, Alaska experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.
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Weekly Recap May 25: 40 Alaska business licenses issued to businesses out of state
There were 40 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending May 25, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Average VA home loan amount in Alaska falls in Q1
The average VA home loan amount in Alaska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $388,747, a 5.1% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Out of state businesses received 46 Alaska business licenses during week ending May 18
There were 46 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending May 18, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Alaska ranks 37th in total VA home loans during Q1
Alaska ranked 37th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 486 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Alaska ranked 20th in average VA home loan amount in Q1
With $388,747 in home loans issued, Alaska ranked 20th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 29.1% fewer home purchase loans in Alaska in Q1
There were 449 VA home purchases in Alaska in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $174.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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Alaska receives $1.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1
The VA issued four Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023
The VA issued four Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to six loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 486 home loans in Alaska totaling $188.9 million in Q1
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 486 home loans totaling $188.9 million in Alaska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.
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VA provides 449 home purchase loans in Alaska in Q1
There were 449 VA home purchase loans issued in Alaska in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $174.9 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
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There were 60 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during week ending May 11
There were 60 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending May 11, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alaska declines from Q4 2023 to Q1
The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alaska in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $389,555, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index
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Out of state businesses had 167 business licenses issued in April 2024
There were 167 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during April 2024, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.
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Weekly Roundup May 4: 42 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses
There were 42 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the week ending May 4, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.