Under Failed Governor Bill Walker, Alaska Suffers From Lowest Wage Growth In The Nation

While “Independent” Governor Bill Walker runs ads using remarks from when he last ran for Governor to try (and fail) to make his case for re-election, Alaska remains in an economic “crisis.”

According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), in 2017, Alaska had the lowest wage and salary growth in the country. While all other 49 states experienced growth, Alaskan wages and salaries actually shrunk 1.6%.

This sobering statistic is just another indicator of Alaska’s declining economy, which has repeatedly ranked the dead last in the country during Walker’s tenure. Alaska continues to have the highest jobless rate in the nation, while its population declines for the first time since the 1980’s, and enrollment in the state’s safety-net programs skyrockets.

These problems are a direct result of Walker’s policy failures, including the state’s abysmal business climate, repeated multi-billion dollar deficits, and numerous credit downgrades.

Alaskans know they deserve better and will opt for new leadership in November. It’s time for change.