Streamlined State Regulations Adopted for Nuclear Microreactors
Streamlined regulations are now in place for the next generation of nuclear reactors, which could power Alaska communities or industrial sites as early as 2027.
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Alaska Employment: 342,300 Jobs Puts June Unemployment Rate at 3.7 Percent
Unemployment in Alaska rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.7 percent, nearly equaling the national rate, while the total number of jobs grew by 6,400 from the year before.
Federal Financing Supports Broadband Expansions in Northwest Alaska by Fastwyre and Unicom
The US Department of Agriculture awarded two grants totaling $70 million to Fastwyre Broadband, formerly TelAlaska, while GCI subsidiary Unicom is working with $9 million secured under the New Markets Tax Credit.
Graphite One Awarded $37.5M National Defense Grant for Feasibility Study
The company reviving a graphite mine north of Nome received a $37.5 million grant from the US Department of Defense to complete a feasibility study.
‘Great Streets’ Loan Program to Improve Anchorage Building Façades
The Anchorage Community Development Authority and UAA are launching the Great Streets Façade Improvement Loan Program to spruce up buildings in Muldoon and Downtown.
Four Alaska Transportation Projects Split $25M in Federal RAISE Grants
A new bridge in Juneau and roads out of Kake and Aleknagik receive federal grants, plus some funding for statewide planning.