Lawmaker concerned by governor’s use of state funds for politically motivated campaign

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Lawmaker concerned by governor’s use of state funds for politically motivated campaign

$250K contract comes on the heels of the governor’s increases to his own budget ANCHORAGE – Governor Mike Dunleavy earlier this week released a plan to rush a no-bid contract for $250,000 to produce political ads using state dollars. In statements to news organizations, the governor described the spending as necessary to raise awareness about […]

New Wage Disclosure Legislation Would Strengthen Alaska’s Hiring Process

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New Wage Disclosure Legislation Would Strengthen Alaska’s Hiring Process

  Rep. Tarr’s wage disclosure bill is good for employers, employees, and business JUNEAU – Rep. Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) has pre-filed the “Wage Disclosure Act” for consideration by the Alaska Legislature. House Bill 200 would require employers to include wage or salary ranges when advertising jobs, explicitly allowing all employees to disclose and discuss their […]