Economists say the Trump administration’s continuous push to shrink the federal workforce and reduce government spending will counter job growth in the Southeast region.
"Alaska Economic Trends"
Construction and oil expected to lead job growth in Alaska this year
While growth is forecast in other sectors, struggling seafood processors are expected to keep shedding jobs, and demographic shifts cloud the state’s longer-term future.
Alaska seafood harvesting jobs decline as fish crashes, pandemic and other factors take toll
Employment for people harvesting seafood dropped by about a quarter from 2015 to 2022.
Alaska governor’s staff deleted state agency’s analysis of teacher pay
The article would have been on cover of Alaska Economic Trends for October.
Alaska labor shortages expected to continue as Boomers age out of workforce
There are roughly two jobs open for everyone looking for work in Alaska.
April 19, 2023: Alaska Economic Trends Report on tourism and its potential recovery
Tourism report, plus Juneau Dance Theatre’s Spring Showcase, Juneau Community Wetlands Cleanup, and monthly update with the Juneau Police Department.