The proposed road, being developed by Alaska’s state-owned investment bank, would open access to a mining region in northwest Alaska.
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Alaska cities and boroughs consider higher sales taxes to help pay for public services
Most of Alaska’s local governments will hold municipal elections on Oct. 7, and voting has already begun in many places.
Alaska-themed float will participate in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Holland America believes this will be the first time that the state will be represented by a float in the event.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy vetoes corporate tax bill intended to fund public education programs
Governor says he will not approve any new tax measure unless lawmakers approve a statewide fiscal plan acceptable to him.
Trump administration plans to close unknown number of US Forest Service offices in Alaska
The Forest Service has offices in Anchorage, Juneau, Cordova, Valdez, Girdwood, Seward, Craig, Hoonah, Ketchikan, Petersburg, Sitka, Thorne Bay, Wrangell and Yakutat.
Alaska loses lawsuit that challenged the western boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The federal court decision may end an 11 year legal dispute and could have significant implications for state oil and gas revenue.