Bethel has made more than a quarter of a million dollars from its 12 percent sales tax on alcohol since legal alcohol sales began in April.
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Skagway marijuana shop is first to get state license to open
The first marijuana shop in the state has its license to open and it’s in Skagway. The Remedy Shoppe must now wait for the state to give the green light to marijuana testing facilities before its shelves are stocked.
Ketchikan council moves forward with buy-local policy
The primary item on the agenda was a vote to move forward with a policy to encourage the city to use local businesses.
For Caelus CEO, North Slope ‘big find’ wouldn’t be the first
Jim Musselman is an elephant hunter. Elephant fields, that is.
WikiLeaks Claims To Release Hillary Clinton’s Goldman Sachs Transcripts
WikiLeaks has released what it claims to be transcripts of three paid, closed-door “speeches” Hillary Clinton gave to Goldman Sachs.
Hoping for jobs and lower fuel costs, Alaska Native corp Ahtna explores for gas
Alaska Native regional corporation Ahtna, Inc. is searching for natural gas to reduce local energy costs and provide jobs. Last week, Ahtna subsidiary Tolsona Oil & Gas Exploration LLC started drilling an exploration well on state land near Glennallen.
Pew report sees Alaska ahead of other states in its ‘sovereign wealth fund’
According to Pew, Alaska is one of only two state funds whose purpose is well-defined by state law.
AVCP selects first woman CEO
The AVCP has its first female CEO. The decision was announced during the nonprofit’s annual convention which has given some stakeholders hope for the organization.
Emails Reveal Clinton’s Mixed Relationship With Wall Street
In hacked emails published by WikiLeaks, Hillary Clinton presents a more nuanced view of the financial system than her campaign speeches would suggest.
S&P may lower Alaska’s credit rating if state sells pension bonds
Gov. Bill Walker’s administration plans to sell up to $3.3 billion in pension obligation bonds.