Alaska's Fiscal ChallengeRead RDC's full fiscal talking points here. In 2018, RDC has three legislative priorities: Advocate for a long-term fiscal plan • Advocate to limit unrestricted general fund (UGF)* spending to a sustainable level and implement a meaningful limit to spending. • Encourage the legislature to allocate a percentage of the Permanent Fund earnings to the UGF to support essential services. • Advocate to diversify and expand the economy in Alaska, by reducing the budget deficit to encourage long-term investment in the private sector. *UGF includes: Operating budget, capital budget, statewide obligations, but does not include deferral of liabilities. Advocate for a stronger private sector • Advocate for tax policy and regulatory stability that enhances the State of Alaska's competitiveness for all industries to attract new investment and grow the economy. Fish Habitat Regulations • Oppose major changes to fish habitat regulations that are already working. • Encourage state agencies to defend existing, rigorous regulations. 2018 Policy Positions (pdf) 2017 Policy Positions (pdf) Keep Alaska Competitive Fact Sheet Edge of Opportunity: Can Alaska Compete: Putting More Oil in TAPS: What Will it Take? Growing Alaska's Economy Out of Recession Fix the Fiscal Problem Now and Don’t Destroy Our Resource Industries (pdf) (KEEP video) Commonwealth North's State Operating Budget: Critical crossroads, Choices, and Opportunities (Update: January 2017)
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