Whether they came from a long line of Alaskans or were just one of the many who moved here, fell in love, and never left. But many people seem to struggle to thrive in Alaska these days. For eleven straight years, more and more adults in the prime of their working years have left Alaska. From affordable housing, to good paying jobs to high energy prices, Alaskans are facing many hurdles. I want to thank this body for tackling one of the biggest hurdles Alaskans face when deciding whether or not they can raise their families in Alaska. (05:37–05:44)
CLAIM
Asserts that for eleven consecutive years, there has been an outflow of working-age adults from Alaska.
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