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I'm also hoping he's a good one but being the darling of the News Minus and endorsed Alaska Democrats does not bode well.

Sad day for a republican state IMO>

am thinkin it's the DoE results, I read in the news-minus this a.m. that he's our governor


am hopin he's a good one, and doesn't have a heart attack!

It was "wonderful thinkers" that gave us this mess... thanks for less than nothing.

I'm not a huge fan of the way he got in, but he doesn't have real large shoes to fill if you ask me. Who was the last GOOD governor Alaska had in office??

Call me batshit crazy but Parnell was a good governor, so was Frank Murkowski. They both tried to kick the greenies in the nuts with their pro-development stance and they made Alaska 'open for business.' I can't think of any other governor EVER, besides Parnell that actually tried to address the decline of oil in this state.

Walker's candidacy doesn't matter. The republicans will have veto-proof majorities in the Senate and House--and he's NOT on their side. Walker's against Sb-21. Not sure what he'll do, but it doesn't seem like he can do much. This state would be better off with Parnell/Sullivan than Walker/Mallott. The liberals won with the election of Walker. Like mtn hunter said, he'll put libs in cabinet positions to show his 'unity.'

Parnell will bide his time and run for Don Young's seat or Rino Lisa's.

Lets see what Walker can do and I hope he can push the Gas pipeline through, Parnell had no interest in seeing it built!

One of the things that hurt Parnell is the Senate Bill 21 Tax give away. The idea that we should give the oil companies a tax break is not the problem. What hurt Parnell is that he gave them the tax break with no strings, bench marks or deadlines attached. It was a promise to produce more if you feel like it, when you feel like it that sticks in many folks craw.

The tax break may work to increase production and only time will tell. Take a look at where your public school is right now thanks to Senate Bill 21. Millions in the RED and having to slash budgets and throw in the drop in oil on the world market and it is a perfect storm for school districts state wide. Oil has dropped 28% on the world market which is about 28% less in taxes to boot. The combo of Parnell and a soft market will spank the public sector for the next 2-3 years. Regardless how you feel about taxes you need to start thinking about what you want to do without! Schools, fire protection, troopers, snow plows, potholes, airports or ????

Lets see what Walker can do and I hope he can push the Gas pipeline through, Parnell had no interest in seeing it built!

World oil price decline creates multibillion-dollar budget risk for Alaska

In June, the threat of a disruption on the world market by continued unrest in the Middle East sent prices climbing to $113, but in four months the world view has changed again. Oil is $30 cheaper, and the gaping hole in the Alaska budget is potentially hundreds of millions deeper

oil between $80 and $90, the state will be piling up annual deficits of $2 billion or more, with easily accessible savings that could last five or six years. That is not counting the $50 billion Alaska Permanent Fund.

The effective tax rate on the gross value at $80 is about 8.6 percent, while it is about 16.7 percent when the price per barrel on the West Coast is $100, the department says.

As usual your response has nothing to do with the issue. This shows your lack knowledge of lack of concern. I am betting on lack of knowledge.

It pains me to communicate with such a dummy!

I will use the GOP talking point of "I am not a scientist" but with a twist....I am not an economist but......

Here is your sign boys!


http://www.adn.com/article/20141016...s-multibillion-dollar-budget-risk-alaska

And because most of you will not take the time to read something that is not filtered through FOX I will do my cut and paste job for you...


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This sums it up neatly....

The last revenue forecast from the state in the spring predicted that oil prices would average $105 this fiscal year, which would mean a deficit of $1.3 billion, according to the Division of Legislative Finance.

The deficit would be $1.7 billion if oil prices average $100 a barrel this year, $2.1 billion if it drops to $95 a barrel and hundreds of millions higher if oil goes lower. And now we are at $88 a barrel.


In 5 years we may find that SB 21 has had an impact upon production and world oil prices have bounced back to $110 a barrel but in the short term (the next 5+ years) the state is screwed!

You can pretend all you want but the truth is the state will have to make some very hard choices on taping into the Permeant Fund, making some nasty cuts in services or the most likely scenario, both. Get ready for a really rough future and 50% sits squarely upon Parnell's shoulders but the word is he will be a well paid oil lobbyist by January 1st and why not! Our system really rewards the $hit Bags!