Alaska has moved to formally recognise gold and silver as legal tender following a near-unanimous vote in the state Senate, advancing legislation that supporters say will protect financial freedom and level the playing field for local bullion dealers competing against tax-free online rivals. House Bill 1, known as the Sound Money Legislation, cleared the Alaska State Senate by 19 votes to one on May 11, sending the bill to Governor Mike Dunleavy for final consideration. The legislation had already passed the Alaska House without a single dissenting vote, clearing by 40 votes to zero after what sponsors described as ... (full story)