Alaska doesn’t guarantee legal help for Alaskans facing civil suits, so nonprofits bear an increasing burden.
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Alaska Senate passes bill to allow municipal blight tax, property tax exemptions
Bill envisions carrot-and-stick approach to commercial building.
To help state budget, legislator proposes income tax: $20 for most Alaskans, more for those with upper incomes
The would tax Alaskans 2% of any annual income above $200,000. Any income tax could be automatically deducted from that year’s Permanent Fund dividend.
Liberty, an ambitious offshore oil project that once sparked excitement, is now in limbo
The saga of what was once considered a cutting-edge Arctic development provides a cautionary tale about big Alaska oil projects.
Three Southwest Alaska Native tribes sue federal government, seeking to block gold mine
In a 29-page complaint filed in U.S. District Court, they claim various federal agencies improperly permitted the Donlin Gold Mine.
High fashion at high latitudes: Event showcases Indigenous design
The Far North Fashion Show provided a break from the policy discussions at the Arctic Encounter Symposium.