ANCHORAGE, ALASKA-The numbers are in for the 2012 First Quarter returns for the Alaska Permanent Fund. The numbers there reflect the current market trends. The continued slow growth of the U.S. economy, as well as economies globally have had an effect on Fund returns. The fund's investment value fell to $37.0 Billion, this is a […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Lisa Murkowski yesterday voted in support of an appropriations bill combining three separate spending bills – referred to as a ‘minibus’ bill – that passed the U.S. Senate and contain millions for projects and necessary work in Alaska. Murkowski serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and 6 different Appropriations Subcommittees.
WASHINGTON D.C.-In light of efforts by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to plan and implement Universal Service Fund (USF) reforms,Alaskan Congressman Don Young and Rep. Collin Peterson (MN) have co-founded the House Universal Service Fund Caucus. The bipartisan USF Caucus’ main goal will be to provide Members of Congress and their staffs with the resources […]
ANCHORAGE-The pilot who died in the Era Helicopter LLC crash southwest of Iliamna Saturday, has been identified as 66-year-old William Zeman. Zeman was the senior pilot for Era Helicopters and was a resident of Douglas.