Healthcare Community on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Impact in Alaska
Provisions to spare Alaska from Medicaid and food assistance cuts satisfied the state’s US senators, but healthcare professionals are worried.
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Second Minimum Wage Hike of 2025 Arrives on July 1
Minimum wage earners get a raise, effective July 1. A ballot measure increases the hourly rate to $13, on the way to $15 per hour by 2027.
New Valley MVP: Mat-Su Borough Gets a Metropolitan Planning Organization
Mat-Su Valley Planning for Transportation is the state’s newest metropolitan planning organization, reflecting growth in the region.
Identity Opportunity: Alaska DMV Leads the Way on Mobile ID
The Alaska DMV is launching a mobile credential that will give residents the option to use a digital ID alongside their physical driver’s license or ID card. This new solution enhances security and privacy while offering a safer way to manage personal identity.
Less Than $1M from State Cook Inlet Lease Sale
Hilcorp was the sole bidder on five onshore and near-shore tracts that brought an estimated $872,072 in cash bonus to the state treasury.
NorthLink’s Air Cargo Terminal Moves Forward with Tax Incentive Approval
A municipal tax break opens a gate for NorthLink Aviation to proceed with a cargo hub at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.