CARES Act disbursements are being overseen by the U.S. Treasury Department’s inspector general, says Alaska state Rep. Chris Tuck. That will require due diligence by the state to ensure the money is spent appropriately.
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Fishing towns object to Alaska’s mandate overruling local COVID-19 restrictions
As the fishing season ramps up, mid-sized coastal towns are finding they have little say over who shows up to work in the industry.
Alaska is exempting some businesses from health mandates. But it’s keeping their plans secret for now.
More than 700 companies in Alaska want exemptions to a public health mandate that quarantined employees coming from out of state. But the state has so far refused to release companies’ plans publicly, even as municipal leaders press for access.
Big parts of Dunleavy’s agenda remain unfinished. But he still has time, tools at his disposal.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has introduced 25 bills this year, and none of those have passed the House or Senate. But his allies say Dunleavy can still declare victory without passage of specific bills or initiatives.
Noticing an extra charge on your Amazon receipt? Here’s why.
As of this month, the majority of Amazon purchases made by Juneau customers will now collect local sales tax. A plan is in the works to standardize sales tax collection across the state.
Tillerson proposes scrapping Arctic and climate envoys
The proposal comes just months after Tillerson visited Alaska and spoke about the importance of the Arctic. Some worry it’s a sign the Trump administration will be less engaged in the region.
Arctic Energy Summit focuses on both fossil fuels and renewables
The meeting, which last happened in 2013 in Iceland, has drawn representatives from countries including Canada, Russia, Iceland, Finland, and Norway.