New Alliance to Implement Statewide Workforce Development Plan
The Alaska Workforce Alliance is a new initiative of the Alaska Safety Alliance to implement the latest comprehensive plan to address critical labor shortages.
Government
Governor Signs Railroad Bond Authority for Seward Cruise Terminal
After a veto on a technicality last year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation extending the Alaska Railroad’s bond authority to $135 million for a new Seward Cruise Terminal.
How Alaska Employers Can Prepare for Looming Sick Leave Requirement
Employers have until July 1 to implement a new paid sick leave requirement in Alaska. Lawyers have some tips on how to prepare.
Pediatrician Chosen for Alaska Mental Health Trust CEO
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority Board of Trustees hired Dr. Mary Wilson as CEO at a special board meeting on January 21, 2025.
Alaska Employment: 2024 Ended with 1.9% Annual Job Growth
Unemployment in Alaska of 4.7 percent in December ends a year that saw a net gain of 6,000 jobs, driven by construction growth.
Fairbanks and Anchorage International Airports Unify Management Under One Director
The manager of the Fairbanks and Anchorage international airports formally takes a new title as Director of the Alaska International Airport System.