Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Mat-Su’s population, economy rises while much of state stuck in low-growth mode
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Most of Alaska seems stuck in a low-growth, relatively stagnant economic mode. Mat-
Wages for Alaska workers are up, but total jobs remain lower than pre-pandemic levels
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The average hourly wage in Alaska was $33.60 in 2023, putting the state in
Prop 1 needs to be re-examined
By Larry Wood Spectrum Prop 1 was about three different issues. Usually, propositions encompass only one issue, project, law, whatever.
State data: Alaska jobs grow, but out-migration of working-age adults continues
By Tim Bradner For the Frontiersman Alaska jobs grew at a 1.8% annual rate during August, down slightly from
America's a maze in capitalism
By Joel Schlosberg Spectrum Michael Gallagher considers the relatively low inflation rates of the period “from Reagan’s second term
Do minimum wage hikes lead to more criminal activity?
By Samantha Fillmore Heartland Institute For decades, economists and sociologists have debated the pros and cons of minimum wage increases.
Two visions of government contend in the 2024 elections
By S. T. Karnick Spectrum At present, it appears that the 2024 elections, especially for the presidency, will ultimately be
National debt: Their plan Is Keynes's 'long run'
By Thomas L. Knapp Spectrum Thirty-five trillion. Wow, that’s a really, really big number — big enough that it
Universal basic income news: Good or bad depending on what the goal is
By Thomas L. Knapp Spectrum “Bad News for Universal Basic Income.” The “bad news,” per Reason‘s Eric Boehm. is
Tax Talk
By Mark Diehl, CPA, CFE Question: I’ve been getting notices from the IRS saying I owe them for back
University of Alaska report issued to help state leaders craft energy policies as Arctic transforms
By Yereth Rosen Alaska Beacon The University of Alaska has released a new report on Alaska energy issues, ranging from
ASF invited Alaskan students to apply for scholarships
Jacob Mann Frontiersman.com PALMER — The Alaska State Fair recently announced the 2023 scholarship period is now open. ASF will