The Fiscal Gap

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With the price of oil hovering around $40, Alaska’s state government faces a catastrophic loss of revenue that could cause loss of critical services and an economic crash. The day we’ve talked about for years is coming closer rapidly. Are there real solutions available? And what will Alaska look like for the next generation, without the free services we’ve become accustomed to?

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