A new report by the University of Alaska Anchorage Institute of Social and Economic Research reflects how Permanent Fund Dividends (PFDs) reduce poverty in Alaska. It also demonstrates that children and fixed income seniors are the principal class of Alaskans most affected by any changes to the PFD.
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I’d like to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a very happy holiday season! I’d also like to share an effective way to act locally to make a big difference in people’s lives.
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Anchorage – Alaska State Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) is calling on the members of the Electoral College to examine their options and voice their support for an investigation into Russian government interference into our Presidential election.
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Juneau – With the release of his budget today, Governor Walker announced his decision to select the “no build” alternative for the Juneau Access Road project to improve transportation between Juneau and the northern Lynn Canal communities of Haines and Skagway. Governor Walker originally paused the project in January of 2015 but allowed the completion of the Record of Decision, a federal decision document, in order to assure reimbursement for the work done to date.
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Anchorage – Earlier today, the preliminary results of three oil and gas lease sales were released by the Alaska Division of Oil and Gas. $17.8 million in winning bids were received during the annual North Slope, North Slope Foothills, and Beaufort Sea areawide lease sales.
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