Alaska ferries - built Alaska tough
In 2010 I directed my office and the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOTPF) to “defederalize” the new Alaska Class Ferry project.Back then, I said: If we can build an Alaska ferry...
View ArticleOil taxes must be balanced, encourage new production
As North Slope oil production declines, Alaskans’ opportunities diminish. Where once we measured Trans Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) throughput in millions of barrels per day, this next year, North...
View ArticleThe Alaska oil comeback
After years of study, public testimony, and debate, Alaska turned the corner this week to a brighter economic future. The Legislature voted to create greater opportunity for Alaskans by putting our...
View ArticleThe Alaska oil comeback
Alaska’s oil comeback has begun. It’s been just over a month since the Legislature passed Senate Bill 21, the More Alaska Production Act. We’re already seeing the positive effects of our new tax...
View ArticleIn the Tongass, every job counts
The story of America includes starting a business and passing that entrepreneurial spirit on to your children. Whether it was a farm, a hardware store, or something else, America was built by these...
View ArticleWhat does domestic violence look like to children?
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.Nearly every adult reading these words has had a first-hand experience with domestic violence. Either it has occurred somewhere in your family or in that of...
View ArticleMy Turn: Alaska can do better than Obamacare Medicaid expansion
Americans watching Obamacare’s failure to launch and failure to deliver are left wondering when enough is enough. After being guaranteed affordability and increased accessibility, more are losing their...
View ArticleBudgeting with Alaskan opportunity in view
Leaving a strong, vibrant Alaska for our children and grandchildren requires living within our means now and prioritizing spending for Alaskans’ future.With these aims in mind, I recently released my...
View ArticleGasline: On Alaska's terms in Alaskans' interests
For the first time in Alaska’s history, we have the framework in place to build the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) project on Alaska’s terms and in Alaskans’ interests. Further, we have all the...
View ArticleMy Turn: Together, we stand for respect
Respect is a traditional value at the core of nearly every ethnic and religious group; a cherished principle that has stood the test of time.As important as respect is in creating safe homes and strong...
View ArticleMy Turn: North Slop gas no longer a pipe dream
For too long, Alaskans’ dream of a natural gas pipeline has been just that — a dream.That changed last week with the passage of Senate Bill 138. For the first time in Alaska’s history, we have the...
View ArticleMy Turn: Bright future ahead for Alaska's students
As the graduation season comes to a close in Alaska, I want to again congratulate the high school classes of 2014 and express appreciation to all students, parents and educators who create great...
View ArticleMy Turn: Vote 'No' for Alaska's future
As Alaskans head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 19, they will be deciding the most pressing economic issue facing our state. The question before Alaska voters is simple: Will our children and grandchildren...
View ArticleMy Turn: Confidentiality bill too broad, Alaskans' right to know too great
Had I let Senate Bill 108 become law, it would have swept too many court records under a shroud of secrecy, putting more Alaskans at risk of harm. The legislation also would have diminished Alaskans’...
View ArticleMy Turn: Walker's statements threaten gasline progress, jobs
We’ve had a run of great news on the natural gas front in Alaska. A thousand people spent the spring developing a massive new gas field on the North Slope; hundreds of others spent the summer logging...
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