Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska
Census Bureau Issues Working Paper Entitled 'State Tax Liability & Post-Tax Income Estimates by State'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. 2026-19) in September 2026 entitled "State Tax Liability and Post-Tax Income Estimates by State using the Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Tax Model."
The paper was written by Kathryn Shantz and Elizabeth Pelletier.
Here are excerpts:
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Abstract
State and federal tax policies have a substantial effect on the economic wellbeing of U.S. households
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Census Bureau Issues Working Paper Entitled 'Two Decades of American Community Survey Contact Strategy Research' (Part 1 of 5)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the issued the following working paper paper (No. CES-26-56) in September 2026 entitled "Graduating into Disruption: Labor Market Outcomes for AI-Exposed College Majors."
The paper was written by Cody Orr, Lee C. Tucker and Lawrence Warren.
Here are excerpts:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... v
1. INTRODUCTION ... 1
2. BACKGROUND ... 1
2.1. The ACS Overview ... 1
2.2. The ACS Methods Panel Program ... 2
2.3. The
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Employment First Awareness Week 2026
JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Employment First Awareness Week 2026
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WHEREAS, Alaska became an Employment First state in 2014 with the goal of ensuring that individuals with disabilities have information, training, resources, and programs that increase opportunities for meaningful, integrated, competitive wage and career employment; and
WHEREAS, increasing the participation of Alaskans with disabilities in the workforce rem
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Federal Register: FAA Grounds Elixir Aircraft Fleet After Fatal Production Flight Crash
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Airworthiness Directives; Elixir Aircraft
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Elixir Aircraft Model Elixir airplanes. This AD was prompted by a fatal accident on a Model Elixir airplane during a production flight. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. This AD prohibits operation until approv
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Federal Register: FAA Orders Replacement of Defective Compressor Blades on Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent Engines
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Engines
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model RB211 Trent 768-60, 772-60, and 772B-60 engines. This AD was prompted by a report that a batch of low-pressure compressor (LPC) blades were exposed to a non
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Federal Register: FAA Proposes Safety Rule Ordering Inspections for Airbus Helicopters Over Emergency Exit Flaw
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of the inability to operate the jettisoning function of a window due to a blocked jettisoning mechanism. This proposed AD would require
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Heinrich Leads Resolution Recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Leads Resolution Recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of a resolution to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples' Day, celebrating the rich histories, unique cultures, and lasting contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the United States.
The resolution also supports the official designat
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Hillsdale College Announces 2026 Drummond Fellows
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Oct. 13 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release:
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Oct. 12, 2026
Hillsdale College Announces 2026 Drummond Fellows
The fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for students with an interest in hunting and fishing.
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HILLSDALE, Mich. -- Hillsdale College has announced its newest cohort of Drummond Fellows, who work with the College's Nimrod Education Center. The Drummond Family Silver Fellowship provides scholarships and opportunities for st
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Polar Bears, Brown Bears and a Historical Alaskan Mystery
POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 12 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Polar Bears, Brown Bears and a Historical Alaskan Mystery
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On a little island in the North Pacific, there is a mystery that no one can quite explain--not yet, at least.
The National Science Foundation recently awarded a grant to fund an archaeological project on Unalaska Island, Alaska, spearheaded by Katherine Reedy, interim dean and professor of anthropology at Idaho State University College of Humanitie
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THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news release:
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THIS WEEK IN CLIMATE ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2026
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Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, commonsense climate protections and industry accountability are in the spotlight as LCV Victory Fund named the State Dirty Dozen, and we're following the fight to hold Big Pol
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