Alaska Economic Report

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Alaska Economic Report

Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil & gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

  1. 6 HR. AGO

    High prices and low supply: Egg shortage ruffles feathers in Anchorage

    The state of the egg-conomy is forcing Anchorage eateries to raise prices and rethink recipes. It has also increased the demand for local farm fresh eggs.

    5 min

  2. FEB 6

    An exceptionally dry year stresses Anchorage businesses dependent on snow

    Businesses that depend on snow in Anchorage are slimming their workforce and relying on other services to get by this winter.

    5 min

  3. JAN 30

    Hydroponics provide year-round growing for Alaska farmers

    A small but growing number of farmers in Alaska have taken to an unconventional way of growing greens and herbs – by doing it indoors.

    5 min

  4. JAN 23

    Alaska businesses brace for minimum wage hike

    Earlier this month, Alaska's minimum wage went up by $0.18 per hour. It'll rise again in July after voters passed Ballot Measure 1 last November.

    4 min

  5. JAN 16

    Here’s how the TikTok ban could impact small businesses in Alaska

    Last April, President Biden signed a law that allows the government to ban foreign-owned apps that threaten national security. If TikTok isn’t sold by Sunday, it faces a nationwide ban.

    5 min

  6. JAN 9

    Lawmakers have big plans for the legislative session but low oil prices are a barrier

    Oil prices are down, and that means there's less money for lawmakers to spend during the upcoming 34th Alaska Legislature.

    5 min

  7. JAN 2

    Fairbanks lab testing new cold climate heat pump model ahead of grant-funded Alaska rollout

    How low can you go - really?

    5 min

  8. 12/26/2024

    Housing advocates look to multigenerational living as a possible solution to Anchorage housing crunch

    Finding affordable housing in Anchorage is a challenge, and housing experts are looking for solutions. One idea is making it easier for people to live in multigenerational homes.

    5 min
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Alaska Economic Report is a weekly look at the trends, policies and issues that impact your wallet in Alaska. From local businesses, to fiscal policy to big industries like fishing, tourism and oil & gas, we cover the high-stakes economic issues that matter to Alaskans all over the state.

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  • Creator
    Alaska Public Media
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright (c) 2023 Alaska Public Media
  • Show Website
    Alaska Economic Report

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