People are coming to my office and do not know what is available, so are looking to us to marry them with the opportunities.
I want to thank you for having this hearing.
I would like a commitment from you that you will work on interagency communications with agencies like HUD.
We are talking about basic needs, water and sewer. We are not talking about big systems or upgrade systems.
There has been a lot that has changed in the State of Alaska in that period of time with regard to USDA and Rural Develo...
They are unique in the sense of the very, very high cost in terms of services, utilities, fuel and goods.
We have had three rural offices close in the communities of Nome, Dillingham and Bethel.
sometimes the outreach is not adequate.
Energy needs to be affordable, abundant, clean, diverse and secure.
Jobs are good, energy is good and energy jobs are great!
We know new infrastructure is still the best way to deliver affordable energy to places that need it.