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Analysis: Alaska among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Last Frontier News | Jun 6, 2024

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.

198 Alaska business licenses issued to out of state businesses during May 2024

By Last Frontier News | Jun 6, 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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In Alaska, 40 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Last Frontier News | Jun 2, 2024

Alaska registered 40 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

Pension assets in Alaska valued at $17.8 million in 2022

By Last Frontier News | Jun 1, 2024

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.

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

By Last Frontier News | Jun 1, 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.

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Alaska increases from 2022 to 2023

By Last Frontier News | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Alaska in 2023 was $409,538, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Alaska ranks no. 40 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Last Frontier News | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Alaska secured the fortieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 60.6%.

Alaska one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Last Frontier News Service | May 28, 2024

Alaska is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

Average VA home loan amount in Alaska falls in Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 23, 2024

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.

Alaska ranks 37th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 17, 2024

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.

Alaska ranked 20th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 17, 2024

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.

VA provides 29.1% fewer home purchase loans in Alaska in Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 16, 2024

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.

Alaska receives $1.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 16, 2024

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.

VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Alaska in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Last Frontier News | May 16, 2024

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.

VA provides 486 home loans in Alaska totaling $188.9 million in Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 15, 2024

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.

VA provides 449 home purchase loans in Alaska in Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 15, 2024

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.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Alaska declines from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Last Frontier News | May 10, 2024

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

Out of state businesses had 167 business licenses issued in April 2024

By Last Frontier News | May 6, 2024

There were 167 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during April 2024, according to Alaska’s Department of Commerce.

Out of state businesses received

By Last Frontier News | May 2, 2024

There were 470 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the first quarter of 2024, according to Alaska's Department of Commerce.