Here Are Voter's Thoughts on the Direction of Alaska

The Republican Senate in the Alaska State Legislature made a poll recently asking residents which direction they would like Alaska to head. You may find the full poll results [here].

Some interesting insights:

After responsible spending reductions are made, do you support or oppose payment of a larger Permanent Fund Dividend even if it means less money for schools, roads and troopers?

Strongly Support: 1,854 (25%) ~ Somewhat Support: 955 (13%) ~ Somewhat Oppose: 1,015 (14%) ~ Strongly Oppose: 3,560 (48%)

In your opinion is current state spending too high, about right or too low?

Too Low: 2,231 (31%) ~ About Right: 2,043 (28%) ~ Too High: 3,031 (41%)

K-12 Education Funding is

Too Low: 3,762 (51%) ~ About Right: 861 (12%) ~ Too High: 1,016 (14%) ~ I care about results: 1,498 (20%) ~ Unsure: 270 (4%)

If all environmental safeguards are met, do you support or oppose development of Pebble mine?

Strongly Support: 1,936 (26%) ~ Somewhat Support: 965 (13%) ~ Somewhat Oppose: 829 (11%) ~ Strongly Oppose: 3,677 (50%)


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