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“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 27

By Last Frontier News | Apr 29, 2022

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITION“ was published in the Senate section on page S2188 on April 27

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Governor Dunleavy Calls Upon Legislature to Prioritize PFD, Savings and People First Initiative Bills

By Press release submission | Apr 28, 2022

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy asked the Legislature to prioritize a fair Permanent Fund Dividend amount, to place surplus into State savings, and to take action on the People First Initiative bills introduced earlier this session.

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Out of state businesses had 478 business licenses issued in Q1 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 25, 2022

There were 478 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the first quarter of 2022, according to Alaska's Department of Commerce.

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Governor Dunleavy Announces New Board and Commission Appointments

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2022

Today, Governor Dunleavy announced the appointment of Alaskans to various State boards and commissions, and to a federal council.

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Alaska ranks sixth in the U.S. for the most severance taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 21, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $387.4 million in severance taxes, ranking it sixth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Alaska ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most other taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 20, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $387.4 million in other taxes, ranking it 22nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Less than 10 people die in Alaska from heart disease in week ending April 16, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 19, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 16, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

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Alaska ranks 45th in the U.S. for the most corporations net income taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 19, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $125 million in corporations net income taxes, ranking it 45th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Alaska during week ending April 2

By Last Frontier News | Apr 19, 2022

Alaska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Less than 10 people die in Alaska from cancer in week ending April 16, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 18, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 16, 2022, a decrease from the previous week.

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Alaska ranked 15th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Last Frontier News | Apr 18, 2022

With $349,553 in loans issued, Alaska ranked 15th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alaska ranks 46th in the U.S. for the most income taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 18, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $125 million in income taxes, ranking it 46th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Alaska: 26 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending April 2

By Last Frontier News | Apr 18, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 2.

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Q1: VA home loan in Alaska averages $349,553

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

The average VA loan amount in Alaska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $349,553, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,532 home loans in Alaska totaling $535.5 million in Q1

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) issued 1,532 home loans totaling $535.5 million in Alaska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Less than 10 people die in Alaska from influenza and pneumonia in week ending April 16, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 16, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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VA provides 832 home purchase loans in Alaska in Q1

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

There were 832 VA home purchase loans issued in Alaska in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 totaling $308.4 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska in Q1 2022 vs. Q4 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

The VA issued 547 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, compared to 644 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alaska falls in Q1

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

The average VA loan amount in Alaska during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2022 was $349,553, a 0.1 percent decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Alaska during week April 2

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

Alaska's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 2, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.