State of Alaska to Offer Its First Mobile DMV in Bristol Bay
After a year of partnership and coordination, the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles and Bristol Bay Native Corporation announced the first mobile DMV in Alaska.
Government
AIDEA Board Approves $14.475 Million Dividend
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority approved a dividend of $14,475,000 to the state general fund for FY2021.
Tom Stokes Named Director of Alaska Division of Oil & Gas
Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Corri A. Feige confirmed the appointment of Tom Stokes as Director of the Division of Oil & Gas.
Total Wages Up 4.0 Percent in the First Half of 2019 from Prior Year
Newly released data for the first half of 2019 show total wages up $355 million from the first half of 2018, with increases in all of Alaska’s major industries and sectors. The 4.0 percent wage growth exceeded inflation, which was 2.6 percent over the period.
EasyPark Offers Free Garage Parking for Purple Heart Recipients
EasyPark announced 6th & H, 7th & G and 5th & B parking garages purple level (2nd floor) will have dedicated parking spaces for recipients of the Purple Heart medal and preferred parking spaces will be donated to those recipients.
Successful State Land Auction Draws Nearly $500,000 in Bids
The Dunleavy administration announced a successful fall auction of residential, recreational, and agricultural land generating nearly half a million dollars in bids, according to Corri Feige, commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources.