Alaska business are divided over a Ballot Measure that would raise minimum wage and mandate sick leave

24/10/2024

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Ballot Measure One would raise the minimum wage and allow workers to accrue sick leave. Many business owners say it makes sense, while others believe it’ll drive up high operating costs even further.

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Alaska business are divided over a Ballot Measure that would raise minimum wage and mandate sick leave

Alaska Economic Report

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Alaska's holiday price divide: One meal, two very different costs

To Ambler mining company, the government is both investor and regulator

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In Anchorage, Rage City Vintage closes its doors as economy stagnates

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Can Anchorage leaders convince their tax-wary residents to adopt a sales tax?

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