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Alaska
North To The Future
Nickname:
The Last Frontier
Admitted to Statehood:
January 3, 1959
State Capitol:
Juneau
Population
(2000 Census):
626,932
State Bird:
Willow Ptarmigan
Fun Fact:
The territory of Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1868 for $7.2 million.

Real Numbers
$1,206

The amount the average family income in Alaska has declined in the past year.

Source:U.S. Census Bureau

Latest News & Resources
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: ALASKA
October 13, 2006
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
National Security
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
Retirement
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005

Representatives
Rep. Don Young
Alaska, At Large

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