The fiftieth state, Alaska, is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun and as the Last Frontier. It was bought from Russia by William Seward, Secretary of State, and was historically known as "Seward's Folly." The price was 2 cents per acre for a grand total of $7.2 million. Its largest city is Anchorage, and its capital is Juneau, which is accessible only by sea or by air.
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Recommended Resources
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Website belonging to the official state department contains links to the Labor Relations Agency, Workers' Compensation Division, and the Appeals Commission, as well as employment opportunities broken down by category. Also presents an unemployment handbook, employer resource manual, and workers' compensation report.
http://labor.state.ak.us/
Alaska Department of Public Safety
This official website showcases the various departments within the agency, including the state troopers, wildlife troopers, fire and life safety, and various statewide services. Additionally, it contains wanted posters, sex offender registry, and the annual drug report.
http://www.dps.state.ak.us/
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce
The state business organization's site provides details about membership and its benefits, legislative priorities, and upcoming meetings, as well as offering publications about businesses in the state and newsletter subscriptions.
http://www.alaskachamber.com/
The official state site contains a wide array of information about Alaska, including profiles of the governor and lieutenant governor, state government and departments, and news pertinent to the state. Additionally, there are a plethora of employment opportunities listed, including those in state government, and throughout the state.
http://www.alaska.gov/
State of Alaska Department of Law
A profile of the state attorney general, legal resources, and the proposed budget are featured on this official website. There are also sections about child protection, consumer protection, and executive branch ethics.
http://www.law.state.ak.us/
Travel Alaska is a promotional website that brings you information on America's most northern state. There are many different activities to enjoy in Alaska, especially for those who enjoy outdoor activities. The website also has maps of the state and a summary of Alaska history to help you familiarize with the area.
http://www.travelalaska.com/
