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March 28, 2019 In this Issue: Employment edges up, led by construction, oilUptick is slow but appears to gather momentum U.S. Navy coming back to Adak? Health careState backs out of Wellpath dealMedicaid changes being planned?Fairbanks gas utility hits bumpsKenai plant to import LNG? The outlook in Juneau: Foggy!Big PFD as a compromise? Business IntelligenceAdak argues it can be freight container hub for Arctic shippingTelecom companies feel the effects of state’s recessionJuneau solicits ideas on using cruise tax revenueNew ferry…

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April 19, 2019 In this Issue: Hilcorp starts production at its new “Moose Pad” project State’s economy tips up; let’s not mess it up EnergyIGU cuts out of Siemens dealPetersburg hydro upgradeUAF coal power plantChugach, ML&P deal proceeds Economic data from Northrim presentations Business IntelligenceA growing industry? Farms up 30 percent between 2012 and 2017Influential anchorage business group focuses on food supplyBristol bay subsidiary expands in western Alaska fuel supplyFairbanks will raise taxes due to governor’s cutsSome anchorage businesses still…

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March 28, 2019 In this Issue: Economy perks up; now budget hits raise worryFirst employment increase in three years; may decline againBusinesses fret over Anchorage port modernization InfrastructureMat-Su transportation grant  EnergyRailbelt utilities at odds, againLower water levels in Southeast Health careNew hospital planned for Sitka If governor prevails on budget, huge adverse impacts Petroleum, construction lead rise in statewide employment Health care growth slowed in February; Medicaid cuts will slow it further  Business IntelligenceDespite austere times, state nurtures strategic developments Permanent…

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