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Alaska ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 6, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $15.5 million in amusements sales tax, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Governor Dunleavy Recognizes the Passing of Former Legislator Charles G. Anderson Jr.

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2022

April 7, 2022 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and First Lady Rose Dunleavy send their condolences to the family and loved ones of former Alaska Representative Charles “Chuck” G. Anderson Jr., who passed away on March 30, 2022.

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Alaska's miscellaneous tax revenues up 27% in Q1 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 6, 2022

Alaska collected $358 million in miscellaneous tax revenue during the first quarter of 2022, a 27% increase over the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Alaska ranks 34th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 5, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $41.1 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 34th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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End of life: Alaska deaths during week ending March 12 did not exceed death expectancy

By Last Frontier News | Apr 4, 2022

Alaska's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending March 12, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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11 people die in Alaska from cancer in week ending April 2, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 4, 2022

There were 11 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 2, 2022, a 15.4% decrease from the previous week.

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Alaska ranks 50th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 4, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $267.8 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 50th 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 51st in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 3, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $267.8 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 51st 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 diabetes mellitus in week ending April 2, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 3, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 2, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Fuel Analysis: Average Alaska driver will spend $61.49 more on gas this April

By Last Frontier News | Apr 2, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Alaska in April is $4.74 per gallon.

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Alaska ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 2, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $120 million in property taxes, ranking it 18th 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's combined tax revenues up 14.2% from Q4 to Q1 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 2, 2022

Alaska collected $498 million in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the first quarter of 2022.

Congressional Record publishes “STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on March 31

By Last Frontier News | Apr 2, 2022

“STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S1912-S1913 of the Congressional Record on March 31.

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Alaska receives $76.5 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

The VA issued 259 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Alaska declines from Q1 to Q2

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Alaska during the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $295,465, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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March 2022: 252 Alaska business licenses issued out of state

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

There were 252 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during March 2022, according to Alaska's Department of Commerce.

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Alaska collects $86 million in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q1 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

Alaska collected $86 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 25.5% fewer home purchase loans in Alaska in 2nd quarter

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

There were 620 VA home purchases in Alaska in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $232.9 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alaska ranks 51st in the U.S. for the most total taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $1.1 billion in total taxes, ranking it 51st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska average $323,368 for Q1

By Last Frontier News | Apr 1, 2022

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 averaged $323,368, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.