Alaskan state politicians tend to support the oil industry.

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Alaskan state politicians tend to support the oil
industry. Why?
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Alaskans do not need to pay any state income tax
and they didnt used to have a sales tax (like
VAT)
In fact they got a hand out of about 880 per
adult from the Oil Industry towards their cost
of living there.
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Thanks to the Oil Industry Alaska has the highest
average household income of any US state.
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There is a link between being a victim of violent
crime and wealth So by being wealthier the people
are safer But Native Americans suffer the most!
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Oil provides about 85 of Alaska state income It
pays for virtually everything the state needs The
money is invested in a fund for now and in the
future
The Permanent Fund and Alaska's Future  In the
Fund's 20th Anniversary year, Alaskans reflected
on this uniquely shared public resource, and
talked about how best to balance the needs of
today with those of the future.
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The Oil from Alaska Provides 750 000 jobs across
America.
Alaska Airlines
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Plus there are well paid exciting jobs in the Oil
Industry itself
For Experienced Entry-Level Oil Industry
Workers! Starting Salary 65,482
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The oil money pays for schools this is the
school in Kaktovik
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The oil money pays for new hospitals And modern
equipment
The Kodiak Area Native Association contracts with
the Alaska Area Native Health Service and Indian
Health Service to provide health care services to
Native Americans in Kodiak and outlying villages.
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The Oil money pays for a Fresh clean water
supply And proper sewage disposal
Alaska is blessed with approximately 40 percent
of the Nation's fresh water supply
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The Oil Money has paid to improve roads
The Dalton Highway was built to give access to
the pipeline
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The oil money paid for improved
communications With isolated communities
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The Oil at Prudhoe Bay is running out There are
more reserves in A.N.W.R. Should they be
exploited?
To Drill or Not to Drill, That is The Question