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Alaska Employment: Job Growth Doubles in February, Unemployment Rate Flat at 4. 7%

2+ hour, 9+ min ago  (374+ words) Apr 27, 2026 | Government, News Alaska saw a streak of 4. 7 percent unemployment every month since mid-2024, except for last July when it rose briefly to 4. 8 percent, then again in December and January. (Data for September and October was unavailable due to the federal…...

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8(a) Contracting Program Updates "Bona Fide Place of Business" Rule

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (325+ words) by Christi Foist | Mar 4, 2026 | Alaska Native, Featured, Government, News Amid heightened scrutiny of the US Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development program by the Trump administration, Alaska Native corporations have more flexibility with respect to one aspect. Participants in the…...