Accountant Reform Bill Becomes Law
House Bill 121, adding flexibility for certified public accountants to qualify for work in Alaska, became law without the governor’s signature.
Government
Presidential Order Reverses Ambler Roadblock
An executive greenlight for a road to the Ambler Mining District, and federal ownership in the venture, leaves talks with Native landowners still to be done.
Tiny Homes for Anchorage Homeless Expected in Time for Holidays
Builders expect to finish twenty-four tiny houses by Thanksgiving to shelter homeless Anchorage residents transitioning to permanent housing.
From Plan to Action: Workforce Convening Centers on Coordinated Training Strategies
An upcoming Workforce Convening will formally introduce a new coordinated plan for labor training in Alaska, highlighting education and employment strategies and opportunities.
Alaska Employment: Job Count Rises by 0.8% in August, Unemployment Rate Steady
Unemployment in Alaska held steady at 4.7 percent in August, even as total employment grew by 0.8 percent compared to a year earlier.
Healthcare Leaders Call for Cooperation as Medicaid Laws Shift
Healthcare providers in Alaska are adapting to changes in Medicaid, seeing both concerns for coverage and opportunities for overhaul.