+Reality Check: Alaska profits from nonprofits
For example, we all know oil and gas drives Alaska, but do you know what our second biggest economic driver is? Turns out it's Alaska's nonprofits.
++Bethel Residents Discuss Growing Concerns Over 2020 Census
"Something in the neighborhood of $3 billion comes into the state, and that number is primarily dependent on what we know from the census," said Mike Walsh, the Director of Public Policy at the non-profit consulting company, The Foraker Group.
+City Working Out Changes To Sales Tax Code Enforcement
Among the others who echoed DeWitt's concerns were Eileen Arnold with the Tundra Women’s Coalition, Buck Bukowski of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Mike Walsh of The Foraker Group.
+On 'Giving Tuesday,' nonprofits eye tax reform
But as the season of charitable giving kicks off, experts are advising to give more this year.
+Nonprofits cite economic impact as budgets tighten
State Office of Management and Budget Director Pat Pitney laid out Alaska’s $3 billion-plus budget shortfall with Alaska North Slope crude selling for less than $50 per barrel.
+Report: Nonprofits aid state economy
Nonprofit organizations play an integral role in Alaska’s economy.
That was the message from Dennis McMillian, CEO of The Foraker Group, on Wednesday at the joint Kenai-Soldotna Chamber of Commerce luncheon held in Kenai.
+Foraker CEO talks nonprofit numbers, impact
State budget cuts are a topic of concern throughout Alaska because of a big drop in oil tax revenue. McMillan said Foraker researchers predicted this drop in income several years ago, and sounded the alarm to the nonprofit sector.
+Foraker advocates shift for nonprofits amid federal funding fall
A nonprofit consulting group is encouraging other Alaska nonprofits to take a cue from falling oil prices and government funding.
Anchorage Proposes Taxes, Payments from Nonprofits
The Anchorage, Alaska Budget Advisory Commission recommended ending some property tax exemptions, including those applying to nonprofits,...
Governors Declaring Policy Priorities for 2015
Legislatures in more than 40 states have convened in recent weeks, and governors are taking the opportunity to set their agendas through inaugural addresses and annual State of the State/Commonwealth speeches.
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