This week I attended the Resource Development Council’s annual conference in Anchorage.
RDC is a statewide business association that represents Alaska’s oil and gas, mining, timber, tourism, and fisheries industries.
The two day conference had over a thousand people in attendance and was an excellent opportunity to discuss Alaska resource policy.
Presentations ranged from oil and gas activity around the state, energy development, mining projects, and discussions on how to grow Alaska’s economy.
In Southeast, resource based industries have always driven our economy. I’ve worked hard to fortify our commercial fisheries, protect timber jobs, and grow our visitor industry.
While in town I stopped by the FOX 4 KTBY television studio to talk about resource development with host Dan Fagan.
Oil and gas taxes will be one of the most hotly debated issues during the next legislative session. I was glad to have the opportunity to discuss how the state can maximize oil and gas development while ensuring Alaska gets its fair share of our natural resources.
You can watch the interview at this link: http://bit.ly/u4VDrr.
I appreciate RDC’s hard work in hosting this event and enjoyed the opportunity to meet with business leaders and stakeholders on developing Alaska’s economy.
—Bert Stedman
