Alaska Literacy Program Appoints Pickett Executive Director
The Alaska Literacy Program is pleased to announce that Lori Pickett will assume leadership from Polly Smith, who is retiring after 40 years of service to ALP.
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2020 Alaska Small Business Owners Honored by SBA Alaska District as Part of National Small Business Week
The awards highlight entrepreneurs’ resiliency and perseverance.
US Department of Energy Announces Establishment of Office of Arctic Energy on UAF Campus
The AEO will drive coordination and collaboration on DOE’s many activities in the Arctic region including international cooperation on Arctic issues, research on methane hydrates, and development of advanced micro grids and nuclear power systems.
Alaska Congressional Delegation Welcomes Tariff Relief for Alaska Fishermen
Approximately $530 million of federal funds has been approved for fishermen and the US seafood industry, including fishermen and processors in Alaska, which have been impacted by retaliatory tariffs from foreign governments.
Alaska Supreme Court Strikes Down Oil & Gas Tax Credit Bonds Legislation
The Alaska Supreme Court has struck down legislation (HB331) that authorized subject-to-appropriation bonds to pay outstanding cashable oil and gas tax credits that were issued during a tax credit program that ended in 2017.
SBA Alaska District Office Appoints New District Director
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Alaska District Office announced Steve Brown as its new District Director. As the leader of the SBA Alaska District, Brown oversees the delivery of all SBA programs and services in Alaska.