Building a Sustainable Future

Explore the economic considerations of various revenue options – the resources and tools we have available and some of the pros and cons of different options.

Presentation by Dan Robinson, Research and Analysis Chief, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

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Recorded at the University of Fairbanks on Saturday, June 6, 2015.

Want to try your hand at balancing the budget? Demo of an interactive budget model (download it below) and discussion of two “budget myths”:

• Myth #1: We Can Cut our Way to a Balanced Budget
• Myth #2: Higher Oil Prices will Save Us Again

Presentation by Revenue Commissioner Randy Hoffbeck.

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Recorded at the University of Fairbanks on Saturday, June 6, 2015.

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Where does Alaska spend money? Where does the money come from? What are some ways we could save money?

A concise 15-minute overview of the current budget situation by Pat Pitney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Recorded at the University of Fairbanks on Saturday, June 6, 2015.

Want to understand more about the structure of the discussion at the “Building a Sustainable Future” event? Bill Dann with Professional Growth Systems explains the process.

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Recorded at the University of Fairbanks on Saturday, June 6, 2015.

Ever wanted a better understanding of the Alaska budget situation? In less than an hour, this video clearly and concisely summarizes the challenge and some possible solutions.

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Presentation by Gunnar Knapp, Director UAA Institute of Social and Economic Research

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Governor Bill Walker’s opening remarks for “Building a Sustainable Future: Conversations with Alaskans” on the evening of Friday, June 5.

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Recorded at the University of Fairbanks on Friday, June 5, 2015.