Video: Gov. Walker talks fiscal plan, politics and his recent trip to DC

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker sat down for a one-on-one interview with Alaska Dispatch News reporter Nat Herz on Oct. 8, 2015. Among other topics, they discussed the governor's upcoming plan to deal with Alaska's fiscal crisis. About 60% of next year's $5.1 billion state budget will be paid for with savings. Many revenue options are available for state lawmakers to consider in the future. Among the ideas on the table -- increasing oil taxes, implementing state sales or income taxes and cutting spending -- this conversation focused on Walker's overall plan and his efforts to lobby the White House to open up federal land for increased oil production.

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