Mike Dunleavy in 2021 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Crime: Ramp up prosecution for sexual crimes and domestic violence

Our work continues with plans to establish a major crimes unit focused on prosecuting felony sex crimes in Western Alaska. For too long, this region of our state has been plagued by unacceptable levels of sexual violence against our most vulnerable. My budget calls for $7 million to be put toward ramping up the prosecution of those who commit crimes of sexual assault and domestic violence. I've requested that the Legislature fully fund each of our domestic violence and sexual assault programs.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Education: Increase funding for public homeschooling

I'll be introducing legislation to increase funding for public homeschooling. Throughout the pandemic, public homeschooling has jumped from 11 to 22% of our students. With so many parents now working remotely, many students will also choose to be educated remotely. It's important that we continue to meet the needs of these families through the purchase of textbooks, tutoring, and other educational materials and services.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Energy & Oil: Harness renewable energy resources: wind, tidal, hydro

We must make the pursuit of cheap and reliable energy a priority. We can start by harnessing the incredible renewable energy resources within Alaska itself. Alaska possesses more tidal energy than the rest of the nation combined. Our potential for wind, geothermal, in-shore and pumped hydro is practically unlimited. We have the means to reduce our enormous power costs, attract new jobs, and deliver cheap Alaskan energy to Alaskans.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Energy & Oil: False premise: protect environment or economic development

We must defend our right to develop traditional energy resources. Alaska generates much of its revenue from this activity. More importantly, our constitution compels us to do so. I reject the false premise between protecting the environment and developing our economy. This is the argument of outsiders who seek to divide us for their own benefit. We know better than anyone, that we can develop our resources so that a clean environment and prosperity are two sides of the same coin.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Government Reform: Strengthen agricultural sector with fewer regulations

My administration has embarked upon a process to strengthen our agricultural sector. We're going to start by making it easier for farmers to secure land with fewer regulations. We're going to support the growth of our agricultural sector and allow farmers to prosper. In addition, we're going to continue to support our growing mariculture industry. This industry has unlimited potential to provide food, wealth, and jobs to many Alaskans.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Jobs: Bring gaming to Alaska: create hundreds of high-paying jobs

I'll be supporting legislation to bring gaming to Alaska. Alaska can no longer afford to deny itself a revenue stream available to nearly every other state in the nation. Along with enhancing revenue, gaming could create hundreds of high-paying jobs in some of our communities, and we would join a long list of states that have embraced gaming for some time.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Principles & Values: Alaskans are a different breed: we don't run and hide

Alaskans are a different breed. Our history and culture has been honed by our close proximity to nature and our distance from our fellow states. This frontier experience, this ability to rely on ourselves and each other, is what gets us through everything from earthquakes, to floods, to volcanic eruptions, and the same goes for this pandemic. We don't run and hide as Alaskans. We've inherited that same mentality that helped build this country and helped build this great state.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

On Tax Reform: Any new broad-base tax must be approved by Alaska people

Creating generational opportunities starts with getting our fiscal house in order. First, we must implement a spending cap that works--that causes government to pass budgets it can afford. Second, any new, broad-based tax must be approved by the Alaskan people. We must ensure the people are partners in any taxation and spending plan going forward. Finally, we must guarantee there is a dividend for future generations and that the Earnings Reserve and integrity of the fund is protected forever.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Alaska legislature Jan 28, 2021

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