Energy is something we need to address soon because Cook Inlet gas is fast disappearing. We need to think outside the box. Countries like Finland, Norway and Sweden have weather like we do. And they use heat pumps. But here in Alaska we are told they don't work in Arctic climates. Well, which is it? Scandinavians don't run out of energy. Maybe we need to ask them for advice and think about implementing their plans here?
Alaska's education needs an overhaul. Can we agree on that? Schools are being closed, children ride for hours just to get to and from school, teachers have to pay for their own materials, art and music are not even optional anymore, and educators are not given the option for a decent retirement. We need to find the money to fund all of this. We can stop giving money away to the oil and gas companies and let them pay their fair share.
Healthcare is a right — not a privilege for the few. I spoke to someone the other day who has a good job. And she still must pay $24,000 a year between insurance premiums and deductibles. That is insane! Many people do not make that much in a year!! Healthcare needs to be affordable, and not tied to employment. Every family deserves to afford prenatal care, to know they can go to a birthing center or hospital to welcome a new family member and not go bankrupt if something goes wrong.
Everyone deserves a roof over their head and food in their belly. When units are bought for vacation rentals, and locals have no place to live, then I believe we have a problem. When people have to apply for food assistance or work multiple jobs to feed their family, then there is a problem.
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