Politics

May 17 2019
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salmon-displayed-in-a-seafood-restaurant-in-china (Photo C/O Sea Grant)_

Two of Alaska’s biggest exports are caught up in the US-China trade dispute

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Business, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Nation & World, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, Timber, Western

The timber and seafood industries are trying to figure out how to do business, as the pressure mounts due to increased tariffs.

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May 10 2019
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The Alaska House majority caucus holds a press conference about their approach to the closing days of the legislative session, May 10, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Permanent fund dividend amount to be a focus in session’s closing days

By | Crime & Courts, Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The size of permanent fund dividends will be at the center of talks between the House, the Senate and Governor Mike Dunleavy as the Legislature aims to end its session on Wednesday. The House Speaker said the politically diverse House majority caucus remains united behind being responsible with the budget.

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