Issue Position: Economic Development

Issue Position

Directing federal funding and resources to fight the damaging effects of climate change in villages and rural communities.
Federal investment in infrastructure for our Alaska Native communities is key. We can lower energy costs through development of low-cost, local energy sources and improving energy efficiency. We also need more investment in broadband internet, so that all of Alaska can participate in the digital economy.
We need to reduce transportation costs by improving our ports, roads, and airports across Alaska.
We can help transform our economy by listening to Alaska Native concerns and learning from Alaska Native innovation.
We must ensure that all people have access to adequate basic and affordable necessities like water, affordable heating, and broadband internet. Energy costs are sky-high in rural Alaska and focused investment by Congress can help bring down these costs.

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