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News from April 2022

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Alaska ranks 35th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

Alaska ranked 35th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2022 with 1,532 loans issued, according to the Veteran’s Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Alaska ranks 37th in the U.S. for the most occupation and business license, nec paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $74.6 million in occupation and business license, nec, ranking it 37th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Alaska during week ending April 2?

By Last Frontier News | Apr 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 2.

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18 people in 45-64 age group in Alaska are estimated to have died during week ending April 2

By Last Frontier News | Apr 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 18 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 2.

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Alaska ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most public utilities license paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 16, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $7.8 million in public utilities license, 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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Governor Dunleavy Appoints Joan Wilson as AMCO Executive Director

By Press release submission | Apr 15, 2022

Governor Mike Dunleavy appointed Joan Wilson to serve as executive director of the Alaska Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) effective May 8, 2022.

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Alaska ranks 48th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 15, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $36.5 million in motor vehicle license, ranking it 48th 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 hunting and fishing license paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 14, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $33 million in hunting and fishing license, 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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Alaska ranks 38th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages license paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 13, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $1.3 million in alcoholic beverages license, ranking it 38th 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 49th in the U.S. for the most license taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 12, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $153.2 million in license taxes, ranking it 49th 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 48th in the U.S. for the most other selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 11, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $39.4 million in other selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 48th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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10 people die in Alaska from heart disease in week ending April 9, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 11, 2022

There were 10 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 23.1% decrease from the previous week.

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11 people die in Alaska from cancer in week ending April 9, 2022

By Last Frontier News | Apr 10, 2022

There were 11 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Alaska during the week ending April 9, 2022, a 31.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Alaska ranks 51st in United States for non-farm payroll employees in December 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 10, 2022

Alaska's payroll numbers reveal it is ranked 51st for non-farm payroll employees in December 2021, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Alaska ranks 44th in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 10, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $61.2 million in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 44th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Congressional Record publishes “Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 7

By Last Frontier News | Apr 9, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 7.

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Alaska Science of Reading Symposium

By Press release submission | Apr 9, 2022

There's only one week left to register for #AKSORS! Registration closes April 15, unless capacity is reached sooner.

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Alaska ranks 41st in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 9, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $4.4 million in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 41st 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 50th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 8, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $44.8 million in motor fuels sales tax, 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 48th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Apr 7, 2022

In 2021, Alaska collected $61.6 million in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 48th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).