Manufacturing ‘Pathways’ bill passes Senate committee

Manufacturing ‘Pathways’ bill passes Senate committee

The Manufacturing in Higher Education Act (S3216), a bill that would establish a manufacturing career pathway which would be offered through county colleges and vocational schools and aid the manufacturing industry, passed the state Senate Higher Education Committee on Tuesday. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Steve Oroho (R-Sparta), said the bill would help solve what could

Anchorage mayor announces new committee to foster economic recovery

Anchorage mayor announces new committee to foster economic recovery

Mike Robbins serves as chair of the Anchorage Economic Revitalization and Diversification Committee. (Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media) Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson announced a new committee Wednesday to help guide economic recovery in the city. Anchorage’s economy has been in recession since around 2016, coinciding with the drop in the price of oil. The city was just