Mike Dunleavy in 2020 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Budget & Economy: We can't spend what we don't have

Last year's budget was a shock to many Alaskans. But it did demonstrate we can't continue to spend what we don't have. We still have a significant fiscal issue that needs to be addressed for the long term. This initial budget, absent the large reductions introduced last year, should allow us the ability to focus on a sustainable long-term plan. This must include controlling our spending and deciding the future of the permanent fund and the PFD.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Budget & Economy: Create a statewide lottery

I'll soon be introducing legislation to create a statewide lottery. Forty-five states have lotteries in place, and its past time for Alaskans and visitors to have the option to individually contribute to fixing Alaska's fiscal issue.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Crime: The days of catch-and-release are over

First, we addressed the crime wave that held our communities hostage by enacting comprehensive criminal justice reform. As I promised, we repealed and replaced SB91, removing violent criminals and sexual predators from the streets. The days of catch-and-release are over, and the criminals know it.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Education: Introduced bipartisan Alaska Reads Act to promote literacy

As a state, we have a moral imperative to provide the best education we possibly can for every Alaskan child. I introduced the Alaska Reads Act: a bi-partisan approach to reading that reallocates resources with a focus on evidence-based solutions, including statewide teacher training, department-employed reading specialists, and the implementation of early literacy interventions.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Energy & Oil: Alaskan oil industry is undergoing a renaissance

The oil industry is undergoing a renaissance. We saw an incredible $5.5 billion dollars in private investment on the North Slope last year, that will result in a potential 200-300 thousand new barrels of oil in the next several years. This is great news for Alaska and Alaska's future. I want to be very clear--outsiders love to present a false choice between resource development and the environment. From their perspective, it's a win-lose, but from our perspective it should be a win-win.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Energy & Oil: Goal of 50% renewable energy by 2025

Inexpensive energy, especially electricity, will be the basis that drives the future economy. If Alaska does it right, we have an opportunity to lead this nation in cheap energy. Whether it's tidal, hydro, solar, biomass, wind, or geothermal, we have more potential to deploy renewable energy than anywhere else on the planet, and we have an obligation to make every possible effort to reach this 50% goal by 2025.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Environment: The ability to own land is a core American value

The ability to own land is a core American value--something that has been denied Alaskans for too long. In fact, this practice in Alaska of not distributing its land overturns over 200 years of a core American belief and right to private ownership. We'll soon be forwarding legislation that allows individuals the choice of exchanging their PFD for a land certificate to leverage the purchase of land.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

On Principles & Values: We are Alaska, envy of the world

The issues I've laid out this evening, if acted upon, will move Alaska forward. By solving these issues, we create opportunities for tomorrow. We can achieve so much by working together that the state of our State will be even stronger in the years to come. This is Alaska. We are Alaska. We are the envy of the world for our beauty, natural resources, and strategic location. We are given this one moment in time to do what's best for Alaska. Let's take advantage of it.
Source: 2020 Alaska State of the State address Jan 27, 2020

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