THIS MORNING FROM ALASKA HEADLAMP:

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Bill Popp, Anchorage Economic Development Corporation. NGP File Photo by Dave Harbour

All in our heads? According to Anchorage Economic Development Corp. CEO Bill Popp., “It’s easy to get caught up in the emotions” of Alaska’s economy right now. At an annual three-year economic outlook presentation, Popp said that the current slowdown may not be as bad as it seems. Citing net job losses, housing and population developments, Popp said there is much to work with in Alaska. That being said, Popp concluded by saying,“We need to wake up as a state and ….

 


 

Today’s relevant updates from Alaska State Senate Majority:

 


Pro-business groups hand out legislative report cards
Today four pro-business groups handed out report cards on Alaska’s lawmakers.

Red Dog Mine, Northwest Arctic Borough to enter talks over tax dispute
Representatives from Red Dog Mine and the Northwest Arctic Borough have agreed to meet for talks following a bridge payment earlier this summer.