***NEWS FROM ALASKA*** An Every Thursday Feature

Highlights from Homer:

From the police blotter-

A woman at 2:02 p.m. reported two eagles stuck together by their talons on Early Spring Court. Police notified U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

A caller at 12:45 p.m. reported the possible death of a spouse.

An officer at 1:56 a.m. observed footprints I the snow around a local business.

A caller lat 2:41 a.m. reported hearing people outside.

How Sarah Palin Deals With Budget Concerns

Congressional Democrats in Washington under the leadership of a democratic president have clearly demonstrated how they intend to deal with economic problems, hock our children's future.  Sarah Palin, on the other hand, has another way of dealing with matters in her own state.

Take a look at the stark contrast in governance between the two.  This from the Anchorage Daily News:

JUNEAU -- Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin on Wednesday announced spending cuts of $445 million in next year's proposed budget to cope with reduced revenues from continued low oil prices.

The budget changes for the fiscal year beginning July 1 were accompanied by a revised revenue forecast. The Department of Revenue is now projecting the average price of a barrel of oil at $57.78, down from last fall's forecast of $74.41.

 

"Given current market conditions and oil prices, we have made reductions in the proposed spending plan for next year," Palin said in a prepared statement. "We are continuing our efforts to provide important public services, while cutting back on areas that can certainly wait until we see improvement in our revenue stream."

Under the governor's proposal, the state would have to draw approximately $1.2 billion from savings accounts to balance the budget. The state has approximately $8 billion in reserves.

Comments

[Allen]

That is one of the reasons why she will be the FIRST WOMEN PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA !