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Sullivan says he will run for lieutenant governor

Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan says he will seek the job of lieutenant governor.

Associated Press

Treadwell files paperwork to run for Senate against Begich

Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell says he has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Democrat Sen. Mark Begich.

Journal of Commerce staff

Investors guess Fed's actions, push stocks higher

Investors are in a game of wait-and-see with the Federal Reserve. Monday, they guessed that the Fed will continue trying to prop up the economy, and sent stocks higher.

CHRISTINA REXRODE, AP Business Writer

Official: Competing apps could slow project

A state official says competing applications to provide natural gas distribution in North Pole could slow a liquefied natural gas trucking plan.

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner/AP

US stocks head lower at end of a volatile week

Tepid economic reports helped push the stock market lower on Friday as a turbulent week came to an end.

MATTHEW CRAFT, AP Business Writer

Volcano likely erupting on Alaska Peninsula

Scientists have raised the alert level for a volcano in the Alaska Peninsula.

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Judge holding board to redistricting timeline

A state court judge on Tuesday ordered the Alaska Redistricting Board to stick to its proposed timeline for redrawing the state's political boundaries.

BECKY BOHRER, Associated Press

Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers

It's called the Affordable Care Act, but President Barack Obama's health care law may turn out to be unaffordable for many low-wage workers, including employees at big chain restaurants, retail stores and hotels.

RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press

Change of command planned for Kodiak training center

Associated Press

House passes bill that would exempt foreign trades

The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would exempt the trading of derivatives from federal oversight if it occurs outside the United States.

MARCY GORDON, AP Business Writer