Infrastructure plan offers hope for Alaska’s economy, workers
Author: Ivy Spohnholz
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There has been a lot of news coverage in Alaska recently about the Biden administration’s actions related to the oil industry. One might think, based on that coverage, that Alaska’s economy is at risk of being shut down. However, there is much more to the Biden administration’s vision than just its oil policy.
In fact, the $2.3 trillion Build Back Better infrastructure bill can mean great things for Alaska — if we capitalize on it. The plan can bring a massive infusion of capital for states that are proactively preparing for a new economic reality and advocating for the changes needed to realize it. Alaskans should be working hard to position ourselves to ensure we get our fair share of those funds and projects.