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Housing In Alaska |
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Since Alaska became a state in
1959, its population has nearly tripled to more than 622,000. Much
of this growth has occured during distinct periods of economic expansion,
or "booms" in the economy.
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November
2000 |
Fatalities in Alaska's
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At 42 deaths
in 1999, the number of fatal work injuries in Alaska inched downward,
changing only slightly from the previous year.
November 2000 Trends
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October
2000 |
The Wade Hampton Census
Area |
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Wade Hampton Census Area encompasses an area of 17,124
square miles, more than twice the size of Massachusetts.
October
2000 Trends |
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| September
2000 |
The Aging of Alaska's
Workforce |
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Historically, Alaska has had
a relatively young population. Oil pipeline construction in the
mid-1970s and the employment boom associated with high oil prices
in the early 80's brought a large number of young workers to Alaska.
September 2000 Trends |
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| August
2000 |
The Trends 100 |
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In 1999 there was a slightly
new twist for the top employer. For eight years, Carr Gottstein
Foods was the number one employer in Alaska. But that changed with
the acquisition of Carrs by Safeway, which ranked tenth last year.
August 2000 Trends
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| July 2000 |
The Mat-Su Borough |
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Economic indicators for the Matanuska-
Susitna Borough all tell the same story. Population, employment,
inmigration, highway counts and the number of new homes being built
all say that Mat-Su is the fastest growing area in the state.
July 2000 Trends |
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| June 2000 |
The Cost of Living |
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How expensive is it to live in
Alaska? What is the rate of inflation in Alaska? These are two of
the questions most frequently asked of the Alaska Department of
Labor and Workforce Development's Research and Analysis Section.
June 2000 Trends |
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May 2000 |
Forecasts for 2000 and
2001 |
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Alaska's economy will continue
to grow through 2001, rebounding from the slow growth rate posted
in 1999. (See Exhibit 1.) In all, more than 8,000 new jobs will
be added during the next two years.
May 2000 Trends |
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April 2000 |
The Year 1999 In Review |
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Despite job losses due to consolidation,
Alaska's economy managed to post its eleventh consecutive year of
job gains in 1999. Alaska's job base grew 2,600 jobs, pushing the
annual average wage and salary employment to 277,600.
April 2000 Trends
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March 2000 |
Census 2000 |
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Representation and direct Taxes
shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included
within this Union, according to their respective Numbers.. The actual
Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting
of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent
Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.
March 2000 Trends |
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February
2000 |
Unemployment Insurance
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In the depths of the Great Depression
in 1935, the U.S. Congress passed the Social Security Act, establishing
an economic stabilization program of partial wage replacement for
workers during periods of temporary, involuntary unemployment.
February 2000 Trends |
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January
2000 |
State Government |
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Alaska state government, including
the University of Alaska and state-owned corporations such as the
Alaska Railroad and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, is the
second largest employer in the state. With nearly 22,000 employees,
it takes the second spot after the federal government (including
uniformed military) among Alaska's largest employers.
January 2000 Trends |
