Walker joins national Natural Resources Committee

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker has been appointed to the National Governor’s Association Center for Best Practices board and to the NGA Natural Resources Committee. The Natural Resources Committee is responsible for collaborating and advising federal policy makers on issues related to agriculture, energy, the environment and natural resources, the governor’s office said in a statement.

“This position ensures that Alaska has a seat at the table when it comes to the federal policies surrounding our valuable natural resources,” Walker said. “With some of the highest energy costs in the nation, it is critical for Alaska’s leaders to have an influential role in discussions about energy production and consumption in the United States.”

The governors met in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, July 24-25.

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