Unemployment in Alaska has been lower than the national rate for nearly 50 months. Alaska’s unemployment rate historically had been higher than the rest of country, but the state weathered the recession much better than the Lower 48. Now data suggests some segments of Alaska’s employment scene are beginning to resemble other states, according to…
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Alaska gun law, super liberal
Alaska has one of the most liberal gun laws in the country. It’s one of four states that do not require a permit for carrying a concealed weapon.
Alaska Legislature makes it easier to find their website
The Alaska Legislature is getting a sleek new domain name for its website and email addresses.
Parnell offers conservative budget
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed operating and capital budgets spend $1 billion less than this year.
UPDATED: Road north, library-museum project in budget
Governor Sean Parnell’s capital budget proposes spending about $195 million on Southeast projects.
Judicial Council nominates four for upcoming Supreme Court vacancy
Chief Assistant Attorney General Susan Cox of Juneau is among four Alaska Judicial Council nominees for the Alaska Supreme Court.