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An employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry file 1 H-1B petition in Alaska throughout 2024

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Alaska submitted one H-1B petition during 2024.

By Last Frontier News | Feb 17, 2025

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Alaska experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

As of December 2024, Alaska experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

By Last Frontier News | Feb 5, 2025

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FOIA Request Sent to Alaska Division of Elections Regarding Spring Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Last Frontier News | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Alaska Division of Elections regarding candidates for the upcoming spring elections on February 5, 2025.

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2023: Alaska ranks 37th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $3,136,435

By Last Frontier News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Alaska received $3,136,435 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 37th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Alaska receives 2 EDA grants totaling $225,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By Last Frontier News | Dec 29, 2024

Alaska received two grants totaling $225,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Alaska receives 3 EDA grants totaling $1,704,040 for planning in 2023

By Last Frontier News | Dec 28, 2024

Alaska received three grants totaling $1,704,040 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Alaska receives 2 EDA grants totaling $979,895 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Last Frontier News | Dec 27, 2024

Alaska received two grants totaling $979,895 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Alaska receives 2 EDA grants totaling $227,500 for public works in 2023

By Last Frontier News | Dec 26, 2024

Alaska received two grants totaling $227,500 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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FOIA Request Sent to Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Last Frontier News | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Inflation in Alaska lower than national average as of November 2024

By Last Frontier News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Alaska experienced a 20.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Alaska inflation rate lower than national average as of October 2024

By Last Frontier News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Alaska experienced a 20.2% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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EDA funds 9 projects to support economic development in Alaska during 2023

By Last Frontier News | Nov 21, 2024

Alaska ranked 30th in the US after receiving nine EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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VA provides 46.6% more home purchase loans in Alaska in Q3

By Last Frontier News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 434 VA home purchases in Alaska in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $188.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA Request Sent to Alaska Commission On Postsecondary Education Regarding State University Employees Salary on November 14, 2024

By Last Frontier News | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Alaska Commission On Postsecondary Education regarding the compensation details of all state university employees, including those at community colleges, on November 14, 2024.

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Number of VA loans issued in Alaska increased by 137.9% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Last Frontier News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 533 home loans in Alaska, totaling $226.2 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, 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 Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Last Frontier News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 41 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 63 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 increases from 2022 to 2023

By Last Frontier News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Alaska in the fiscal year 2023 was $393,423, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alaska increases from Q2 to Q3

By Last Frontier News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Alaska in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $433,698, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Alaska increases in Q3

By Last Frontier News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Alaska during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $424,456, a 10% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Alaska increases from Q2 to Q3

By Last Frontier News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Alaska during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $390,362, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.