The biggest declines in jobs are projected to come from broadcast and print media.
Marijuana
Amid sluggish recovery, economist predicts more Alaska jobs in weed and mining
An October report from the state labor department said Alaska ranked 47th in the U.S. for job recovery from 2019 through the first half of 2022.
On 4/20, Alaska House passes bill on marijuana records, underage possession
The bill’s supporters say past convictions for something that is now legal shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunities like employment or housing.
USDA approves Alaska’s industrial hemp plan
The head of the state’s agriculture division says hemp holds a lot of economic promise for Alaska.
Alaska’s cannabis industry has the most retail shops per capita in the country
Some factors impacting Alaska’s cannabis industry are unique to the state.
John Havelock, former Alaska attorney general, has died
Havelock played a role in some of Alaska’s most important federal statutes, including the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.