How many federal jobs has Alaska lost? A lot, according to new data

02/07/2026

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Alaska has one of the highest concentrations of federal workers in the country, and economists have been working to understand the magnitude of the federal job reductions in the state.

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How many federal jobs has Alaska lost? A lot, according to new data

Alaska Economic Report

D'autres épisodes de "Alaska Economic Report"

Southeast Alaska dive fishermen are hit hard by sea otters

Could Fireweed be the next Spenard? Anchorage economists and planners think so

Giant pumpkins, crab legs and a water-skiing squirrel named Twiggy: Alaska State Fair celebrates 90 years

Interior Alaska braces for an uncertain winter as a key firewood supplier shuts down

For many Alaskans, salmon dipnetting is about more than what’s caught

Librarians worry broadband costs will skyrocket after federal review.

As demand for wildlife tourism grows, Kodiak businesses expand

Twelve schools closed across Alaska this year. Officials say more closures are expected without major changes

Faced with surging power bills, the Haines landfill is going off-grid

How many federal jobs has Alaska lost? A lot, according to new data