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Governor’s office says so-called ‘Bear Alcatraz’ rumors unfounded

Governor’s office says so-called ‘Bear Alcatraz’ rumors unfounded

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - For weeks, national media outlets have circulated articles about the State of Alaska supposedly mulling over plans for a so-called “Bear Alcatraz” – a play on the Florida immigration detention centers now being referred...

Alaska AG talks crime, statehood defense at Chamber luncheon

Alaska AG talks crime, statehood defense at Chamber luncheon

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor covered an array of topics at the Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, including statehood defense and the proposed 800-mile Alaska LNG (liquefied natural gas) pipeline that would run from the North...

Anchorage Municipality: 18.8% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 22nd in Alaska

Anchorage Municipality: 18.8% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 22nd in Alaska

In 2022, Anchorage Municipality ranked as the 22nd most government transfer-dependent county in Alaska, with 18.8% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information...

Juneau School Board pays off debt with extra state money as funding uncertainties persist

Juneau School Board pays off debt with extra state money as funding uncertainties persist

The Harborview Elementary School playground on July 9, 2025. (Photo by Jamie Diep/KTOO) https://media.ktoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/09JSDAddBacks.wav A windfall of state education money means the Juneau School District Board of Education can...

Alaska State Troopers seek entry in national calendar for their vehicle design

Alaska State Troopers seek entry in national calendar for their vehicle design

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska State Troopers are asking the public to vote for their vehicle design as an entry for the yearly calendar put out by the American Association of State Troopers, which highlights the best-looking trooper...

19.8% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 20th in Alaska

19.8% of income in Fairbanks North Star Borough came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 20th in Alaska

In 2022, Fairbanks North Star Borough ranked as the 20th most government transfer-dependent county in Alaska, with 19.8% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...

In 2022, North Slope Borough ranks 27th among Alaska counties with 12.1% transfer dependency

In 2022, North Slope Borough ranks 27th among Alaska counties with 12.1% transfer dependency

In 2022, North Slope Borough ranked as the 27th most government transfer-dependent county in Alaska, with 12.1% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

In 2022, Juneau City and Borough ranks 26th among Alaska counties with 15.4% transfer dependency

In 2022, Juneau City and Borough ranks 26th among Alaska counties with 15.4% transfer dependency

In 2022, Juneau City and Borough ranked as the 26th most government transfer-dependent county in Alaska, with 15.4% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information...

Aleutians East Borough ranks 26th in Alaska for government transfer dependency at 7% in 2022

Aleutians East Borough ranks 26th in Alaska for government transfer dependency at 7% in 2022

In 2022, Aleutians East Borough ranked as the 26th least government transfer-dependent county in Alaska, with 7% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information...

Dodge County: 19.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 23rd in Wisconsin

Dodge County: 19.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 23rd in Wisconsin

In 2022, Dodge County ranked as the 23rd least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 19.4% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

Green County: 17.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 14th in Wisconsin

Green County: 17.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 14th in Wisconsin

In 2022, Green County ranked as the 14th least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 17.4% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

15% of income in Brown County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it seventh in Wisconsin

15% of income in Brown County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it seventh in Wisconsin

In 2022, Brown County ranked as the seventh least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 15% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

Pierce County: 17.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 13th in Wisconsin

Pierce County: 17.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 13th in Wisconsin

In 2022, Pierce County ranked as the 13th least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 17.3% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

Columbia County ranks 11th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

Columbia County ranks 11th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

In 2022, Columbia County ranked as the 11th least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 17% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

Iowa County: 17% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 12th in Wisconsin

Iowa County: 17% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 12th in Wisconsin

In 2022, Iowa County ranked as the 12th least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 17% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from the...

Door County ranks 27th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

Door County ranks 27th in Wisconsin for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

In 2022, Door County ranked as the 27th least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 20.3% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from the...

Sheboygan County: 17.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 15th in Wisconsin

Sheboygan County: 17.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 15th in Wisconsin

In 2022, Sheboygan County ranked as the 15th least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 17.6% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information...

GSA Sees $1.9B in Savings From Discounted Government Airfare

GSA Sees $1.9B in Savings From Discounted Government Airfare

The General Services Administration expects that its City Pair Program, or CPP, will generate $1.89 billion in government savings for the fiscal year 2026 contracts it awarded seven U.S. airlines for fare discounts on official government trips....

Walworth County: 16.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking ninth in Wisconsin

Walworth County: 16.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking ninth in Wisconsin

In 2022, Walworth County ranked as the ninth least government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 16.7% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information...

Taylor County ranks 35th in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 23.1% in 2022

Taylor County ranks 35th in Wisconsin for government transfer dependency at 23.1% in 2022

In 2022, Taylor County ranked as the 35th most government transfer-dependent county in Wisconsin, with 23.1% of total income coming from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to information from...

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