Bill Walker

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

My budget will include the $450M of federal money available through Medicaid expansion. It’s good for Alaskans and good for AK. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Municipal revenue is important but difficult in fiscally challenging times. In FY16 muni’s will receive $3M less in revenue sharing #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

We’ll continue forward-funding education, but at 90% of current level. It’s not a 10% cut. It’s a reduction in how much is prefunded #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

K-12 formula funding will say intact, but I’ve eliminated 1x funding added last year – equating to a 2.5% funding cut. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

I’m forwarding a 2016 general fund budget that reduces non-formula agency spending by 6.5% from FY15 & my own office by 11%. AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Recognizing our challenge, we must work together to take action prudently and in a manner that keeps AK’s overall economy stable. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Whether the bridge lasts 3 or 6 yrs, we must take action now but keep in mind that state spending has a huge impact on our economy. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Last year’s budget was $6.1B w/ $2.6B expected revenue. At current spending levels our $14B savings only gives us a bridge of 3-6 yr #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

The role of government is to provide secure environment for Alaskans. Not take care of every detail, but provide necessary services. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Tonight my message is simple – It won’t be easy but we will manage Alaska out of the fiscal challenges our state is facing. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

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Here we go! #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Tune into your local public radio & tv station for Tonight's State of the Budget. #AKSOTB — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Just 20 minutes away. Reporters don't foget to use #AKSOTB tonight! @Nat_Herz @alexgutierrez @AdamPinsker @ktva @FDNMPolitics — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Today my AG named retired judge Patricia Collins as a special investigator on issues surrounding AK National Guard http://t.co/s1XWLzvKD3 — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Thanks to everyone who tuned into my #AKSOTS last night. Join us at 7pm tonight for the State of the Budget - #AKSOTB http://t.co/D6fL9LVuno — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

May God bless you, and may God bless the beautiful state of Alaska. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

As the late Senator Ted Stevens said, “To heck with Politics, let’s do what’s best for Alaska!” That’s exactly what we’ll do! #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Let’s not focus on party lines, but on Alaska’s bottom line. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

We must not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer for Alaska. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Alaskans: Be aware of our fiscal situation, but don’t be overwhelmed of the task at hand. Look toward creating a prosperous future. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

So many of our best accomplishments have come in the face of adversity. When we worked together to do what’s best for AK. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Let’s support AK Businesses that support us. It’s part of what ‘Alaska First’ means. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

I’m a fierce advocate of local hire. I want North Slope workers from Minto, not Mississippi. And from Houston, AK not Houston, TX. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Our natural resource potential is limitless. But we can’t keep fighting the same fights w/ national leaders & expect new results. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

As Governor Wally Hickel used to say, “Before we had money, we had guts.” #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

To those who say Alaska’s best days are behind us, I say you’re looking in the wrong direction. #AK SOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

And Christine Frandsen of Lathrop High School who won a silver medal at the US Decathlon Super Quiz last spring. Way to go! #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

We should also celebrate student achievements – like 2x undefeated state wrestling champ Josh Roetman from Kotzebue High School #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

I’ll protect education funding to the greatest extent possible. I also ask educators to pull together, be resourceful & efficient. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org

Bill Walker @BillWalkerAk

Tonight we remember Sgt. Patrick Scott Johnson and Trooper Gabriel Rich who were killed in the line of duty on May 1 in Tanana. #AKSOTS — PolitiTweet.org