Anchorage Mayor LaFrance defends proposed sales tax during State of the City address Anchorage Daily News Economics
Mayor LaFrance highlights challenges, progress in state of the city speech Your Alaska Link Politics
France's generous pension system has toppled governments there over questions of how to fund it. It's part of a broader problem, as nations rethink how to fund care for their aging populations. Politics
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published a report identifying strategies for developing a more efficient, sustainable and resilient U.S. metals processing infrastructure, where metals are used and reused more efficiently throughout the economy. The report highlights key challenges that must be addressed to achieve this goal, including a lack of robust standards for recycled content and supply chain vulnerabilities for critical materials. Politics
City of Los Angeles confronts claims of stalling progress in homelessness deal Daily Breeze Politics
Border Patrol arrests Indian national truck driver with New York commercial license at California checkpoint, highlighting ongoing immigration enforcement challenges. Events
Podcast: Seattle Mayor Harrell Concedes Election, Highlights Achievements And Challenges The Seattle Medium Politics
