Nome Democratic Rep. Neal Foster voted with Republicans to insert the $3,800 PFD as Alaskans face high costs. Independent Rep. Calvin Schrage says it gives Alaskans “false hope.”
Economy
Metals mining in Alaska still a big source of jobs, money and exports, report says
Mining, long a part of state history, is now a $4 billion-a-year industry in Alaska, with export value rivaling that of seafood, a state analysis shows.
Cruise ship passenger fee proposals include seawalk extension, more downtown public restrooms
Other proposals include offsetting Juneau Mountain Rescue operation costs are expanding free public Wi-Fi. Residents have until May 3 to submit comments.
Juneau organizations will host an event to help unhoused people connect with services
The Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness and Tlingit and Haida’s Community Advocacy Program are partnering to host Project Homeless Connect on Tuesday.
Alaska freight shipping costs set to spike amid war in Iran
Alaska Marine Lines, Matson and Tote are all increasing their fuel- related surcharges, starting this month.
Juneau Assembly will decide whether to offer winter warming shelter year-round
City officials say a year-round shelter operation would provide an alternative to illegal camping and theoretically reduce the number of encampments around town.