Rebecca Logan
77:45 - 78:19
“The message they frequently hear from investors that they are trying to bring to Alaska is, "Wait and see." We are definitely going to wait and see what your legislature does. The taxing our way to prosperity conversation is being heard outside of Alaska and it is discouraging investment.”
- Speaker
- Rebecca Logan
- Timestamp
- 77:45 – 78:19
- Community
- Alaska News
- Location
- Alaska
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From the transcript
Unfortunately, the message coming from Juneau that is the loudest is one of uncertainty towards private investment. I would encourage legislators to talk to people who are currently working in business development. The message they frequently hear from investors that they are trying to bring to Alaska is, "Wait and see." We are definitely going to wait and see what your legislature does. The taxing our way to prosperity conversation is being heard outside of Alaska and it is discouraging investment. And without offering credible opportunities to grow our economy, we should not be surprised when businesses and people choose to invest elsewhere.
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