The Government Accountability Office says it’s time to do a better job monitoring the billions of dollars Alaska Native Corporations pull in via 8(a) contracts.
Alaska Federation of Natives throws its considerable political clout behind citizens initiative aimed at reviving local input on federal resource development along state coastline.
How sea otters, cute and playful creatures with voracious appetites, have instigated bitter policy debates, leaving Alaska Native hunters and artists to fear for their livelihoods.
Alaskans have set the standard for the National Native Vote campaign, U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski told attendees at the Alaska Federation of Natives convention Friday.
Parnell touted policies aimed at making life safer and more prosperous in Alaska's rural villages, pointing to social initiatives to combat violence and sexual assault, along with increased funding for village safety.
Compensation may sound exorbitant in a state where the average income is around $41,000, but Alaska Native compensation packages aren't out of line with what leaders of other, similarly-sized corporations earn.
