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Tag: Economy

Second Minimum Wage Hike of 2025 Arrives on July 1

Second Minimum Wage Hike of 2025 Arrives on July 1

by alaskabusiness | Jun 25, 2025 | Government, News

Minimum wage earners get a raise, effective July 1. A ballot measure increases the hourly rate to $13, on the way to $15 per hour by 2027.

Alaska’s Economic Outlook: Forecasting 2025

Alaska’s Economic Outlook: Forecasting 2025

by Terri Marshall | Jan 6, 2025 | Magazine, Mining, Nonprofits, Oil & Gas, Telecom & Tech

Oil production rises while prices retreat, and hiring remains challenging all over. Experts provide their insights on what may be in store for Alaska’s economy in 2025.

Two Minimum Wage Increases Set for 2025

Two Minimum Wage Increases Set for 2025

by alaskabusiness | Dec 2, 2024 | Government, News

Minimum wage earners get two raises in 2025. An inflation adjustment to $11.91 takes effect in January before a voter-approved hike to $13 per hour in July.

National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy

National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy

by alaskabusiness | Sep 10, 2024 | Government, News, Tourism

The National Park Service reports that 3.3 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023.

Economic Value Reports Highlights Seafood Industry’s Impact in Alaska

Economic Value Reports Highlights Seafood Industry’s Impact in Alaska

by alaskabusiness | May 1, 2024 | Fisheries, News

The 2024 update of The Economic Value of Alaska’s Seafood Industry report acknowledges market struggles in 2022 and 2023.

Last Year’s Inflation Pushes Next Year’s Minimum Wage Up by Almost a Dollar

Last Year’s Inflation Pushes Next Year’s Minimum Wage Up by Almost a Dollar

by alaskabusiness | Nov 15, 2023 | Government, News

High inflation in 2022 means higher pay in 2024. Thanks to an automatic adjustment, the state minimum wage is rising from $10.85 per hour to $11.73 for the new year.

Alaska Forecast to Lose 16 Franchised Businesses in 2023

Alaska Forecast to Lose 16 Franchised Businesses in 2023

by alaskabusiness | Mar 29, 2023 | News, Small Business

An annual report by the International Franchise Association forecasts that Alaska will lose sixteen franchised businesses in 2023, despite continued economic output.

2023 Alaska Economic Forecast: Ready for recovery, dragged by workforce woes

2023 Alaska Economic Forecast: Ready for recovery, dragged by workforce woes

by Katie Pesznecker | Jan 9, 2023 | Finance, Magazine

Alaska’s economy remains among the nation’s lowest performing, yet other indicators suggest potential for growth and recovery in 2023.

Resource Industries Expect Stronger, Stranger Economy in 2023

Resource Industries Expect Stronger, Stranger Economy in 2023

by Scott Rhode | Nov 17, 2022 | Featured, Fisheries, Mining, News, Oil & Gas, Tourism

Nearly recovered from the COVID-19 slump, Alaska’s resource industries are optimistic for 2023—if enough workers can be found to fill job openings.

Inflation Pushes Minimum Wage Up by $0.51 for 2023

Inflation Pushes Minimum Wage Up by $0.51 for 2023

by alaskabusiness | Oct 25, 2022 | Government, News

High inflation in 2022 means higher pay in 2023. Thanks to an automatic adjustment, the state minimum wage is rising from $10.34 per hour to $10.85.

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