Archived Headlines 2021 Alaska Division of Insurance Receives $664,000 Grant Award (9/22/21) 2021 REAA Reapportionment Now Open for Public Comment (9/21/21) DCCED Warns Health Care Providers About Scammers Posing as Law Enforcement (9/16/21) AK-ARPA Business Relief Application Period to Open Friday (9/15/21) Alaska's Health Care Market Receives Additional $43.8 Million from American Rescue Plan (9/14/21) September 11 National Day of Service & Remembrance (9/13/21) Alaska Joins Cannabis Regulators Association (8/11/21) DCCED Announces AK-ARPA Business Relief Program (8/5/21) 2020 Made in Alaska Manufacturer of the Year: Alpine Fit (6/7/21) COVID-Safe Travel Promotion and Marketing Grant Awards (6/1/21) Indictment of Illegal Marijuana Possession and Delivery Business (5/27/21) COVID-Safe Travel and Marketing Grant Program Launch (4/30/21) Individual Market Open Enrollment Extended to August 15 (4/12/21) MIA Manufacturer of the Year Award Nominations (4/6/21) Attention Investors - Metals.Com Claim Deadline (3/8/21) Alaska Reinsurance Program Funded at $78.4 Million for Plan Year 2021 (3/1/21) Nurse Licensure Compact (2/15/21) Vaccination Workforce Expands (2/5/21) Alaska Recent Stock Price Volatility (2/4/21) Alaska Improves in Workers' Compensation Premium Rate Ranking Summary (1/19/21) 2020 (DCCED-DNR) State & ANTHC Join to Address Erosion Threat to Communities (12.10.20) Workers' Compensation Rates to Decrease in 2021 (10.29.20) Individual Market Open Enrollment 2021 (10.21.20) Alaska Division of Insurance Now Offering Online Insurance Licensing Exams (10.9.20) AK CARES Grant Program for Alaska Businesses Expanded and Improved (7.31.20) CARES Act Funding For Alaska Businesses To Be Expanded (6.17.20) World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (6.15.20) SOA Announces the AK CARES Grant Program for Small Businesses (5.27.20) DCCED Awards Grants to Improve Rural Public Safety Facilities (5.8.20) Alaska Leads the Nation in Protecting Insurance Consumers During the COVID-19 Crisis (3.27.20) COVID-19 Alaska Economic Recovery Resource Portal (3.20.20) Nurse Licensure Compact (3.5.20) USMCA Agreement (1.30.20) Alaska Entities Support Nurse Licensure Compact (1.23.20) AMCO Seizure and Surrender of Marijuana Products Contaminated With Pesticides (1.8.20) 2019 Growing Our Alaska-Asia Relationships (9.3.19) State of Alaska Welcomes A Competitive Heath Insurance Market (8.23.19) Division of Insurance Advises Consumers on Wildfire Claims (6.27.19) Alaska Division of Insurance Applauds New Federal Rule (6.17.19) Commissioner Julie Anderson Announces Leadership Moves at DCCED (5.10.19) State Regulators Appeal to Congress on Marijuana Banking Fix (4.22.19) Alaska Division of Banking and Securities is Now Accepting Online Filing for Unit Investment Trusts (4.1.19) Alaska Business Community Invited to Participate in “Open for Business” Market Survey (2.8.19) Alaskan Businesses Warned to Look Out for Deceptive Solicitation (2.5.19) URGENT NOTICE: Pharmacies Urged to Consult Physician Before Refusing Their Patient’s Opioid Prescription (1.25.19) Rural Bulk Fuel Manager Training Classes (1.4.19) Business License Endorsement Required for E-Cig Sales (1.2.19) 2018 Alaska Division of Banking and Securities Raises Awareness of Promissory Note Fraud Interactive Online Portal Makes Community Data Available to Alaskans in Timely and Meaningful Way Alaskans Optimistic About Economic Future Third Annual Alaska Startup Week Promotes Entrepreneurship Alaska communities on track with winter fuel supplies Open Enrollment for the 2019 Individual Health Insurance Market Begins this Week Director of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Retires Alaska Department of Commerce requesting $3.75 million investment in seafood industry Alaskans Advised to Use Caution When Evaluating Marijuana Investments Alaska Workers' Compensation Rates to Decrease in 2019 Alaskans Cautioned to Watch For Scams in the Wake of Hurricane Florence Alaska's Emerging Sector Series: Outdoor Products Governor Walker declares economic disaster for Chignik fisheries Alaskans Invited to Participate in Opportunity Zones Listening Session Alaskans' Economic Confidence Rebounds in Second Quarter Project to Increase Accessibility of Community Data Will Also Save Time and Money Alaska's Emerging Sector Series: Aviation & Aerospace World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Reminds Alaskans About Financial Fraud Risks Challenges of Accurately Testing Marijuana Potency Highlighted in New Report Small Businesses' Input About Health Insurance Costs Is Requested Alaska Division of Banking and Securities Participates in $26 Million Multi-State Settlement Medical Licensure Streamlining Supports a Safer Alaska While Also Improving Customer Experience Bambino's Baby Food Earns Alaska Manufacturer of the Year Award Economic Development Week Highlights Economic Growth Opportunities Across Alaska Economic Confidence Dips in First Quarter State of Alaska Designates Opportunity Zones Alaska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Reveals Decrease in Opioid Prescriptions Alaska Suited for Growth in Renewable Energy Sector Alaska Division of Insurance Offers Retirement Planning Resources Alaskans Invited to Participate in Nomination of Federal Opportunity Zones SEC Charges Operators of Private Real Estate Fund with Scheme to Defraud Retail Investors Alaska Division of Insurance Assists Southern Neighbors in Puerto Rico Alaska Communities to Receive $50 Million Investment from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Partnership Between State and Anchorage-Based Small Business Delivers Vital Service to Rural Alaska Alaskan Wins $1000 Retirement Contribution in DASH for the STASH Contest Boat and Ship Building Sector in Alaska Poised for Growth Gov Walker introduces legislation to cut bureaucracy and red tape Federal government to distribute $58 million to Alaska Reinsurance Program in 2018 Economic Confidence Rises in Fourth Quarter Business Alert: Deceptive Solicitation Issued by “Alaska Council for Corporations” Director of the Division of Banking and Securities Retires – Transition Underway Alaska Investors Advised to Approach Cryptocurrency with Caution State Attorneys General and State Mortgage Regulators Reach $45 Million Settlement with PHH Mortgage Corporation Public Service Announcement: Marijuana Testing Inconsistencies Council Urges Self-Determination in Alaska Native Language Survival Call for Nominations for the 2017 Made in Alaska Manufacturer of the Year 2017 Quarterly Publication of Alaska’s Economic Drivers Now Available Alaskans Urged to Beware of Top Investor Threats Marijuana Control Board Revokes Frozen Budz Manufacturing License; Imposes $500,000 Fine UPDATE – Consumer Alert: Edible Marijuana Products Manufactured by Frozen Budz Are Under Review Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment Ends December 15 Alaska Division of Insurance Accredited for Another Five Years Consumer Alert: Edible Products Manufactured by Frozen Budz Have Not Been Tested Alaska Reinsurance Program Receives One-Time Boost from Premera Marijuana Control Board Establishes Testing Working Group Workers’ Compensation Rates to Decrease in 2018 Learn to Recognize the Red Flags of Guardian Financial Abuse 2018 Open Enrollment for the Individual Health Insurance Market Alaskans Have Neutral Economic Outlook Federal Changes Delivered Regarding Religions Exemptions and Accommodations Alaska Energy Authority Seeks New Executive Director Three Alaska Residents and Four Corporations Charged with Defrauding Investors of Over $1 Million Alaskans’ Economic Confidence Rebounds Slightly Alaska Garden and Pet Supply Named Manufacturer of the Year Alaska to Receive$332 Million in Federal Funds to Lower Health Insurance Premiums AGDC Signs MOU with KOGAS Transportation Network Driver FAQs Now Available Online Business and Community Services at Risk During a Government Shutdown Financial Firms Urged to Watch for Signs of Elder Financial Fraud and Exploitation Alaska Mariculture Task Force Announces Indications of Mariculture Growth Alaskans’ Economic Confidence Down Alaskans Called Upon to Comment on Draft Statewide Economic Strategy Alaskans Invited to DASH for the STASH to Compete for $1000 Prize Economic Development Week Underscores Ways to Increase the Resiliency of Alaska’s Economy DOI Urges Alaskans to Get Educated about Retirement Options Premera Market Performance FAQs Erika McConnell Appointed to Lead the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office Marijuana Control Board Rules in CBD Oil Violations Shipment of Unknown Liquid Prompts Marijuana Enforcement Action Marijuana Enforcement Acts on Retail Violations AMCO Board Clarifies Onsite Consumption Affordable Care Act State Innovation Waiver Enters Federal Decision-Making Period Alaskans’ Economic Confidence Shows Modest Increase Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Deadline is January 31 Alaska’s Mariculture Task Force Moves Forward with Economic Analysis, Tribal Collaboration and Outreach 2016 Invitation to Help Chart Course of Alaska's Economy Kathryn Abbott Takes the Helm at Serve Alaska Healthcare Insurance Open Enrollment Deadline Extended Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office Begins Search for New Director State Innovation Waiver Seeks to Stabilize Alaska’s Individual Health Insurance Market Deceptive Solicitation Issued by “Alaska Council for Corporations” Alaskans’ Economic Confidence Increasing Northern Opportunity: Alaska’s Economic Strategy Alaskans Reminded to Closely Monitor Financial Accounts Alaskan Wins $1000 Prize in DASH for the STASH Contest Alaska State Medical Board Accepts Surrender of License from Dr. Mahmood Ahmad Alaska Paracord Designs Named Manufacturer of the Year New study offers important insight into emerging freelancer industry Governor Walker Signs Bill Safeguarding Alaskans’ Healthcare Access Alaska Gasline Development Corporation Appoints Keith Meyer President Stability, Economic Development Help Alaska's Future Look Bright Anchorage Events Mark the First Annual Economic Development Week Moda Health Will Exit Alaska Individual Healthcare Insurance Market in 2017 Rural Energy Leaders to Gather in Fairbanks for 2016 Rural Energy Conference Alaskans Encouraged to Participate in National Retirement Planning Week April 11 - 15 Alaska Native Language Preservation and Advisory Council Publishes Recommendations DASH for the STASH Investor Education Program Offers $1000 Prize Marijuana License Application Process Open Record Number of Visitors Traveled to Alaska in Summer 2015 Division of Insurance and Moda Negotiate Consent Agreement The Division of Insurance Restricts Moda Health Plan from Issuing or Renewing Policies Marijuana Establishment Regulations Effective February 21 New Year Brings Streamlined Delivery of Local Government Assistance Rural Alaska Communities to Receive $4 Million for Energy Efficiency 2015 The Most Pressing Marijuana Licensing Questions of 2015 The Division of Banking and Securities Releases List of Top Investor Threats Division of CBPL Warns Alaska Businesses About Deceptive Solicitations Division of Insurance Cautions Alaskans that Short-Term Health Insurance is not ACA Compliant Division of Banking & Securities Cautions Fraud Victims About Third-Party Asset Recovery Firms The Division of Banking and Securities Cautions Investors About “The Next Big Thing” New Web Portal Brings Together Alaska Climate Change Resources Deceptive Solicitation Issued by "Alaska Council for Corporations" Five Alaska Organizations Win International Economic Development Awards Airframes Alaska Named Manufacturer of the Year State Welcomes Economic Developers to Alaska Military and Government Employees Invited to Free Financial Education Events Alaskans Cautioned About Foreign Currency Investment Schemes Massage Therapists to be Licensed by the State in July Banking and Securities Issues Order Against Broker-Dealer Firm for Deceptive Sales Practices Report Released on Viability of Yukon-Southeast Alaska Economic Development Corridor DHSS Hails Supreme Court Decision Affirming Affordable Care Act Division of Insurance Advises Consumers on Wildfire Claims Commissioner Hladick Outlines Impact of Partial Government Shutdown DCCED Divisions Assist Federal Investigation Nome Poised to Realize Economic Benefitsfrom Offshore Mining Industry Planning for a Financially Secure Retirement Report Highlights Tourism as a Significant Economic Engine in Alaska Alaska Begins Market Conduct Exam of Premera AIDEA Board Names New Executive Director Alaska Insurance Regulators Recognized Identity Protection Offered for Those Affected by the Anthem-Premera Data Breach ACA Special Enrollment Period Announced Tourism Marketing Board Solicits Participation Division of Insurance Advises Precautions Division of Insurance Streamlines Communications Economic Development Strategy for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Alaska Deputy Commissioner Bittner Recognized as Game-Changing Economic Developer Minerals Commission Releases 2015 Report 2014 Newest Yukon-Kuskokwim ARDOR Recognized Marijuana Initiative Public Interest Form Available Handymen Soon To Be Registered, Bonded Statewide Broadband Task Force Submits Report New License Law Eases Paperwork Financial Pressures on the Rise for the "Sandwich Generation" Insurance Fraud Awareness and Protecting Consumers—Two Goals with a Joint Purpose Alaska Receives Top Honors from the International Economic Development Council Edna Bay Incorporates as Alaska's Newest City Interior Alaska is at the Center of the State's Development Plans Alaska Railroad VP Wins Rail Industry Award Alaska Joins the AmeriCorps 20th Anniversary Newly Reappointed Alaska Minerals Commission to Hold First Meeting October 1 in Fairbanks Increases in Obamacare Costs Explained Banking and Securities Surveys Investment Advisers to Determine Cybersecurity Vulnerability Alaska Health Insurance Rates to Increase Substantially Due to Obamacare Growth in Alaska Licensure Indicates Strong Business Climate Alaska Visitors Reach an All-Time High State Agencies Revoke License Alaska Launches Business Retention Program Announcement of Recruitment for ABC Director Division of Insurance Warns of Rideshare Risk Alaska Petitions for Delay of FF-SHOP Program ALASKA - Inviting and Developing New Industry Global Spotlight on Alaska Treadwell Pitches Alaska Testbed to Conference Virtual Currency Investor Advisory Alert Sara Chambers Appointed CBPL Director Insurance Division Promotes Retirement Planning Yukon-Alaska Feasibility Study Contract Awarded 1964 Earthquake Anniversary Reminds Consumers Tourism Contributes to Alaska's Economy LBC Completes Wasilla Annexation Alaska Industries Showcased in March Wing-Heier Appointed State Insurance Director Alaska and Yukon Join to Study Economic Corridor Alert: World Capital Markets, Inc. and WCM777 Alaska Wins National Travel Awards Alaska to Send Salmon Donation to Philippines Military Benefits from Expedited Licensing 2013 Anselm Named Banking and Securities Director Greenpeace Vessel Fined by Marine Pilot Board Hanrahan Named Deputy Commissioner AIDEA Projects Buoy AK Mining Jobs O'Leary Named to Head Alaska Railroad Economic Corridor Dev. Study Agreement Signed Alaska Tourism Op-Ed Buy Local and be "Alaska Loyal" Fraud Summit Helps Protect Alaskan Consumers Jacobson Named Economic Development Director First Direct Alaska Seafood Sales to Brazil Report on Strategic and Critical Minerals Enjoy Summer Toys with Good Coverage Free App Helps Alaskans Create Home Inventory Dahlstrom named Serve Alaska Executive Director Legislature Passes Interior Energy Plan Denali Dreams Manufacturer of the Year New Auto Accident Mobile App Pharmacist Convicted of Forgery License Actions Protect AK Consumers Alaska Honors AmeriCorps Members Alaska Moves up in Mining Survey Marketing Opportunities Abound for Alaska AK Building Products Featured at Home Show Tourism Economic Impact Study Available Opportunity Alaska - 2013 PDAC Minerals Investment Show New Visitor Data Released Alaska Promotes Tourism, Seafood, and Icelandair Call For Alaska-Manufactured Building Products Warning: "Corporate Records Service" Solicitation Seafood is an Alaska Highliner Bravo Media's "Top Chef" in Alaska Revised Study Plan Filed for Susitna-Watana Hydro 2012 CDQ Decennial Review Reports Hester Named as Deputy Director of Insurance SBA Disaster Press Release Fisheries Disaster Letter FAQ 2012 Chinook Salmon Returns Palmer Appointed Economic Development Director Microloans Available for Alaska Businesses Three New Loan Funds for Seafood Industry AK Seafood Marketing announces photo contest Tourism Program Quarterly Reports Tourism Cooperative Marketing Program New Fund Helps Reduce Energy Costs UAF Tapped to Research Rare Earth Processing CDQ Program Decennial Review Regulations Commissioner Bell Announces AmeriCorps Grants State Hires Dunn as Tourism Marketing Manager City of Gustavus's Petition Process Complete O'Tierney Joins Commerce Department Bret S. Kolb Named New Director of Insurance Consumer Alert: Limited Medical Benefit Plans Counseling for Businesses Exporting to China Minto Land Claims Settled Alaska Marine Highway Partners with Alaska Ship and Drydock to Design Alaska Class Ferry ARDOR Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2011 International Visitors to Alaska AVSP Report LBC Completes City of Kachemak Petition Process Export Training Offered for Alaska Small Business Alaska Small Business Export Program Announced Kahiltna Birchworks is Manufacturer of the Year Alaska Tour Guide Training Offered New Summer Visitor Data Report Released Alaska Honors AmeriCorps Members Alaska Chefs Compete in New York Labor, Commerce Award Film/TV Training Grants Economic Development Opportunities in Mat-Su Meeting Alaska's Energy Needs Nutritional Alaska Foods in School Program Graham Named Assistant Commissioner Dillingham's Boundary Certificate Signed Akutan's Boundary Certificate Signed Palmer's Boundary Certificate Signed Agreement Will Boost Ketchikan Economy Proposed Study Plan Filed: Susitna-Watana Project AIDEA Board Approves Ketchikan Shipyard Deal Updated Financial Manual for Military Families 2011 Alaska's Mineral Industry Grows in Strength Economic development potential highlighted Proposed Draft ANCSA Regulations First customers for new energy loans DCCED at International forum AmeriCorps Week highlights volunteerism State to Offer Workshop for Tour Guide Trainers Visitor numbers raise industry optimism 2010 State highlights top 10 investor traps CCED assists with relocation of the Village of Newtok Economic Impact Study Boosts Governor's Tourism Proposals Report on the Economic Impact of Alaska's Visitor Industry, March 2010 State Finalizes Settlement Over Deceptive Securities Sales Governor Proposes Microloan Program for Small Businesses Office of Economic Development set to promote Alaska to cruise ship industry State Regulators Announce Launch of “NMLS Consumer Access”