Legislation Approved to Support Alaska’s Commercial Fisheries

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Legislation Approved to Support Alaska’s Commercial Fisheries

Juneau – Wednesday, the Alaska Legislature passed a bill sponsored by Representative Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) that will help Alaskans involved in the states vital commercial fishing industry. House Bill 56 passed the Alaska State Senate Wednesday after passing the Alaska House of Representatives last year. “Commercial fishing is hard-work and creating a successful commercial fishing […]

USDA Seeks Applications for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants

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ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 23, 2016 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA-RD) Alaska State Director Jim Nordlund today announced that the Department is seeking applications from eligible applicants to undertake economic development and job creation projects and activities in rural Alaska. “USDA-RD is the leading federal agency that works to foster economic opportunity in […]

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