![]() Knowles Administration Outlines Eight Years of Progress In Alaska October 08, 2002
The first installment released Tuesday, Growing Alaska's Economy: Open and Ready for Business, covers growing the economy, moving Alaskans successfully from welfare to work, and developing key industries such as oil and gas, fisheries, and mining. "I thank all Alaskans for allowing me to work with you to build a better Alaska during these past eight years," Knowles said. "Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer and I have enjoyed working with you to create more jobs, protect more children, provide better schools, and bring Alaskans together." During recent visits to Alaska cities and towns, Knowles has noted that since 1995 30,000 new jobs have been created and there have been 14 consecutive years of economic growth. Crime is down 23 percent statewide. As a result of the state's Welfare to Work program, 6,000 Alaska families are off welfare, saving $228 million on welfare payments over the past five years. Nearly 26,000 children and more than 5,000 pregnant women of working families signed up for basic health care because of Denali KidCare, and nearly 84 percent of rural Alaska homes are now equipped with running water and sewer, compared to only half the homes when Knowles and Ulmer took office in 1994. "These accomplishments and many more are due to the hard work of Alaskans, innovative partnerships with Alaska businesses, and a responsive state government," Knowles said. Additional Record of Accomplishment sections to be released during October focus on education and children's health; life in rural Alaska; oceans and lands; safe and vibrant communities; and smarter, more efficient government.
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