There were 589 business licenses issued to companies located outside of Alaska during the second quarter of 2024, according to Alaska's Department of Commerce.
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.
Alaska is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Last Frontier News.
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.
Alaska received $788,840 in public pension contributions, ranking it 43rd in the United States in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
As of June 2024, Alaska experienced a 19.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.
The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Alaska during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $455,684, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Alaska Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
In 2022, Alaska had received $788,841 in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Alaska is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Last Frontier News found.
The earnings on investments for Alaska public pensions went up from $216,344 in 2021 to $249,601 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Alaska legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.