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House committee hears bill to eliminate tax discounts
The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard Senate Bill 164, which would eliminate several tax discounts and deductions to raise nearly $500,000 annually for the state.
by Alaska News3w ago3 min readHouse7 viewsAI
House Panel Considers Bills to Ease Alaska's Liquor Liability Insurance Crisis
The House Labor & Commerce Committee heard testimony on legislation aimed at addressing Alaska's severe shortage of affordable liquor liability insurance for restaurants and bars.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readHouse10 viewsAI
Senate Finance hears corporate tax shift targeting online sales to Alaskans
The Senate Finance Committee heard testimony on House Bill 280, which would shift Alaska's corporate income tax to market-based sourcing, a change expected to generate $15 million annually by taxing out-of-state companies based on where Alaska customers receive services.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readSenate2 viewsAI
State seeks comments on tour company permit at Anchorage airport
The state is accepting public comments through May 16 on a seasonal business permit for Royal Hyway Tours to operate a tour desk and baggage storage at Anchorage's airport.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport3 viewsAI
State proposes expanding Klawock oyster farm lease by 6 acres
The state is seeking public comment on expanding an existing oyster farm lease in Klawock Inlet from 1 acre to 7 acres to accommodate additional cultivation gear and infrastructure improvements.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readKlawock, Alaska3 viewsAI
Alaska's Right-to-Repair Bill Navigates National Debate on Consumer Access
The House Community & Regional Affairs Committee advanced HB 162, a digital product repair bill, placing Alaska among states wrestling with how broadly to extend repair rights while protecting business models and intellectual property.
by Alaska News3w ago5 min readHouse Community & Regional Affairs2 viewsAI
Alaska House panel hears retirement savings bill for small business workers
The House Labor and Commerce Committee heard testimony on HB 338, which would create an automatic IRA program for employees at Alaska businesses without retirement plans.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readHouse Labor & Commerce1 viewAI
State education commission releases plan to reduce regulatory burdens
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has submitted its plan to reduce regulatory burdens as part of a statewide reform initiative.
by Alaska News4w ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks bids to harvest golden king crab in eastern Aleutians
Alaska Department of Fish and Game is soliciting bids for commercial golden king crab harvest in the eastern Aleutian Islands to generate $500,000 for research and observer programs.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readEastern Aleutian Islands3 viewsAI
Wasilla utility seeks to expand service area to Alliance Estates
Unified Alaskan Utilities has applied to expand its electric service area in Wasilla to include Alliance Estates, with public comments due May 6, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readWasilla, Alaska2 viewsAI
State chiropractic board to meet May 15 via Zoom
The Alaska Board of Chiropractic Examiners will hold a public meeting May 15 via Zoom, with registration required to attend.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State seeks public comment on Sourdough Creek placer mining expansion
The state is accepting public comments until April 28 on a proposal to expand placer mining equipment and add a gate at a Sourdough Creek mining claim near Fairbanks.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readFairbanks2 viewsAI
State seeks proposals for grain drying system at Palmer plant center
The state is seeking contractor proposals by May 9 to design and deliver a grain drying and storage system for the Alaska Plant Materials Center in Palmer.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Big Game Guides Board to Meet April 23 via Zoom
The Board of Big Game Commercial Services will meet April 23 via Zoom to conduct regular board business overseeing Alaska's commercial hunting guide industry.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute seeks public input on domestic marketing
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute will hold a public virtual meeting of its Domestic Marketing Committee on May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska2 viewsAI
State barbers and hairdressers board to meet May 5
The Alaska Board of Barbers and Hairdressers will meet May 5 via Zoom to conduct regular board business.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State Offers Repossessed Fishing Permit for Sale
The state is selling a repossessed commercial fishing permit through an online process managed by the Division of Investments.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
Alaska Permanent Fund seeks communications contractor, proposals due May 5
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is soliciting proposals for communications support services, with submissions due May 5, 2026.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
National Guard seeks bids for Wasilla armory roof repair
The Alaska Army National Guard is soliciting bids for roof repairs at the Alcantra Armory in Wasilla, with a May 5 deadline and an April 23 pre-bid walk-through.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readWasilla, Alaska1 viewAI
State seeks public comment on Tetlin gold exploration drilling plan
The state is accepting public comments through April 27 on Peak Gold LLC's application to conduct exploration drilling near Tetlin.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readTok Mining District, Alaska1 viewAI
State to issue gravel contract for Lake Louise Road project
The state transportation department plans to extract 150,000 cubic yards of gravel from a site on Lake Louise Road under a material sale contract.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMP 19 Lake Louise Road, AK1 viewAI
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute seeks public input on international strategy
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute will hold a public virtual meeting May 7 to discuss international marketing activities for Alaska seafood.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readAlaska1 viewAI
State to issue gravel contract for Glenn Highway project near Eureka
The state will issue a contract allowing DOT&PF to extract 300,000 cubic yards of gravel from a site at Mile 155 of the Glenn Highway for highway projects.
by Alaska News1mo ago1 min readMP 155 Glenn Highway, AK1 viewAI
State partners with Skagway startup to sell Alaska-made goods online
Alaska's Made in Alaska program has partnered with Skagway-based e-commerce platform Voyij to launch a free online marketplace for state permit holders starting June 1, 2026, connecting rural artisans with global customers through existing cruise line and airline partnerships.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min readAlaskaAI
Alaska Gear Company wins 2024 Manufacturer of Year; 2025 nominations open
The Made in Alaska Program has opened nominations for its 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award through May 29, following Alaska Gear Company's 2024 win.
by Alaska News3d ago2 min read550 W 7th AVE, STE 1650, Anchorage, AK 99501-3510AI
