This week, the Pentagon awarded a grant worth more than $43 million to the Alaska subsidiary of Australia-based Nova Minerals, Alaska Range Resources.
Economy
Women, Infants and Children food benefits are at risk if shutdown lasts
The state has enough money to pay WIC benefits for the first week of the shutdown. It’s unclear what happens after that. In past lapses, the state found money to keep the program running.
Juneau voters weigh costs and benefits of removing tax on local food and utilities
If voters choose to pass Proposition 2 on the local ballot this year, the current 5% sales tax would drop to zero percent for everyone, regardless of their income.
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.
14 small public broadcasting stations in Alaska will receive one-time grant funds
Months after losing federal money, the Interior Department steps forward with a one-year reprieve. Meanwhile, stations like KUCB in Unalaska are basking in love from afar.
Juneau Assembly looks to Telephone Hill, Pederson Hill for potential Coast Guard housing
Officials say it will likely be a few more years before the Storis is officially homeported in Juneau. But it will bring at least 110 personnel and their families to town.