Monthly Archive: May 2018

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The Latest: Alaska Senate Oks bill on oil-wealth fund draws

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Latest on the extended Alaska legislative session (all times local): 12:35 p.m. The Alaska Senate has passed a major piece of a plan to address the state’s budget deficit. The bill calls for limited draws from Alaska Permanent Fund earnings. Money taken out would help pay for state government costs and […]

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China cutting US soybean purchases in face of tariffs threat

WASHINGTON — With the threat of tariffs and counter-tariffs between Washington and Beijing looming,Chinese buyers are cancelling orders for U.S. soybeans, a trend that could deal a blow to American farmers if it continues. At the same time, farmers in China are being encouraged to plant more soy, apparently to help make up for any […]

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AEG proposes expansion of Los Angeles Convention Center

LOS ANGELES — The operator of the Los Angeles Convention Center is proposing a $1.2 billion expansion that would involve a public-private partnership and add hundreds of downtown hotel rooms. Entertainment giant Anschutz Entertainment Group sent LA officials a letter Monday outlining the proposal, which would require city tax incentives. The Los Angeles Times reports […]