Dividend checks would be $1,000 for the next three years, and similar amounts after that. The governor has said that without changes to current law, the checks could disappear in as little as three years.
Business
Delta cuts Juneau back to seasonal service
If you’re planning a trip to Seattle after August, the price of plane tickets may go up. Delta Air Lines is stopping all flights to Juneau next fall, to return in May of 2017.
Power Cost Equalization Fund could pay for community assistance
The concept arose from a concern over Senate Bill 210, which would reduce the amount that municipalities receive in revenue sharing.
Permanent Fund bills to be a focus in session’s last days
Leading lawmakers say the outcome could be a combination of bills proposed by Gov. Bill Walker, Anchorage Republican Sen. Lesil McGuire and Anchorage Republican Rep. Mike Hawker.
Bethel pizza joint first to sell legal alcohol after 40+ years of prohibition
Legal alcohol sales have come to Bethel. Fili’s Pizza restaurant received its first alcohol shipment and began selling beer and wine when the eatery opened at 11 a.m. Friday.
Owing back taxes and rent, Craig Cable TV cuts its own cable
While there is still some dispute over a few of the numbers claimed in the lawsuit, the family that owns the business intends to pay back the City of Craig.
9 months into prep, prospective pot retailer has $50,000 invested with nothing to sell
As of March 30, 177 cannabis applications have been formally initiated with dozens more started. Business locations stretch from Ketchikan to Nome. The highest concentration is in the retail and industrial zones within the Anchorage bowl.
In aftermath of fire, Emmonak declares disaster
Without emergency aid, Emmonak City Manager Martin Moore said last month’s fire damage could cripple the area’s economy.
Alaska Air To Buy Virgin America For $2.6 Billion
If approved by regulators and Virgin America’s shareholders, the combined airline will become the fifth-largest U.S. carrier.
Virtual farmers markets coming to Kenai Peninsula
Farmers markets are going virtual. Soon Kenai Peninsula residents will be able to buy locally grown food online. The new marketplaces are called ‘Food Hubs.’