Fairbanks Daily News-Miner - Alaska must invest in itself in state gas line needed
Alaska’s economic future is clouded by our lack of economic diversity, declining gross state product and the decline of Alaskan’s per capita income. For the past 30 years, two-thirds of Alaska’s economy has been driven by the oil industry and government spending. Recently, we have seen declining crude oil production on Alaska’s North Slope and decreased federal spending on Alaska projects.
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- A. John Robertson
- I'm interested in a sustainable economy in the North and worldwide. I think that we have a lot to learn from each other, in this region of the world. My known heritage is Alaskan, American, Canadian, Norwegian, Welsh and German. I was born in Alaska, but have lived in Oregon and Washington, as well as having spent time with my cousins in British Columbia. I have relatives who are Tlingit and family whom are Inupiat - we all have a stake in a sustainable future. I think that we Northerners can better prosper working together rather than by going it alone. Hopefully these blogs will help achieve some positive movement in the direction of collaborative benefits for this region we call home.