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The Governor's priorities are positioning Alaska’s economy for growth and our families for opportunity. Within Alaska's constitutional and statutory framework, there are five key areas that drive the state's budget process: Education, Transportation, Public Safety, Public Health and Economic Development.

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Economic Development

	Met the target of creating and maintaining 19,000 jobs in four years with 20,339 new jobs in the four years of 2005 – 2008.
	The value of the minerals industry decreased from $4,014.9 in 2007 to $3,129.8 in 2008, a decrease of 22.05%; 2009 results will not be available until this time next year, however, current projections are for a further decrease in the total value of the industry of $230 million due mainly to curtailment in exploration and development expenditures; production values should increase slightly in 2009 (3.17%). The overall average increase in the minerals industry between 2002 and 2009 will be approximately 20.07%.
	The rate at which trained workforce participants, who complete training and enter employment remained above the target of 95% during FY 2009.
	966 permanent jobs and 88 construction jobs were created or retained in Alaska by Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority financing in FY2009, exceeding the target of 500.
	State acreage leased for oil and gas development at the end of FY09 exceeded the target of 3.6 million acres, consistent with FY08 results.

Education

	66% of students graduated on time for the 2008-2009 school year, which represents an increase of 3.4% over the 2007-2008 school year.
	In 2009, 79.5% of the students tested in grades 3-10 were proficient in reading, 75.8% in writing, 68.5% in mathematics, and 54.6% in science. The science assessment is administered in grades 4, 8 & 10. Proficiency rates increased in science (1.9%) and in writing (2.2%) compared to 2008. Proficiency rates decreased in reading (-2.2%) and in mathematics (-1.7%) compared to 2008.
	The number of participants trained in Alaska Workforce Investment Board priority industries continues to exceed the 60% target, coming in at 78.4% for FY 2009.
	In 2009, 611 students received a Career Readiness Certificate. School years 2008-2010 are the pilot implementation years for the program. Regulations currently require full implementation in all schools in 2010-2011.
	The University of Alaska awarded 366 (18 percent) more degrees and certificates in high demand job area (HDJA) programs in FY09 than FY05 for a total of 2,456 HDJA awards. Although short of the FY09 target of 2,671 awards, the current number of enrolled majors supports future targets.
	The retention rate for first-time, full-time baccalaureate degree-seeking freshmen reached a record level of 76 percent in FY10, an increase of 2.7 percent over FY09, and exceeding the FY10 target of 74 percent.

Public Safety

	In the three year period ending 6/30/10, 86% of the 31 eligible jurisdictions met the state's Three Year Emergency Exercise Plan requirements, ensuring that regional Emergency Response Plans function effectively. This is an increase from 64% in 2007.
	12% decrease in burglaries reported in Alaska State Trooper jurisdiction, going from 1,338 burglaries in CY2006 to 1,181 burglaries in CY2007
	Of the offenders released between FY2003 and FY2008, the percentage who committed new crimes within 365 days of their release from an institution of supervision increased from 33.0% to 34.3%. However, of the offenders released within the past two fiscal years, there was a slight decrease in these new crimes, from 35.66% to 34.3%.
	43% of crimes of sexual abuse of children were resolved with a felony conviction, as compared to 41% the previous year.
	18% decrease in recreational boating accidents with deaths, going from 17 fatalities in CY2007 to 14 fatalities in CY2008
	Rate of compliance with laws prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages to underage persons was 87% in FY2009, compared to 83% in FY2008.

Transportation

	In 2008 Alaska experienced 1.29 traffic fatalities per 100 million VMT, a decrease of 18.87% from 2007, and compared to the national 2008 average of 1.27.
	Alaska Marine Highway System port calls increased 1% in FY2009 from 7,019 to 7,110, and fell short of the 7,370 target.
	Infrastructure deferred maintenance needs increased $174 million between 2006 and 2008 to a total of $535.8 million
	The square footage of state-owned bridges that are structurally deficient decreased by 17.3% in 2008, continuing the five year improvement trend
	Three new resource development roads added to design or construction in 2008, meeting the annual target: Ketchikan to Shelter Cove, Kake to Petersburg and Willer-Kash Roads

Public Health

	There has been a 51% decline in youth smoking over 12 years, bringing the 2007 prevalence rate of 18% within 1 percentage point of the 17% target.
	The post-neonatal death rate for 2008 was 3.0 per 1,000 live births, above the target of 2.3 per 1,000 live births, but below the rate of 3.3 per 1,000 in 2007.
	The adult obesity rate was 27.9% in 2008, below the 28.2% in 2007. However, this was higher than the 26.6% national average and did not meet the 18% target rate.
	In 2007, 70% of two year olds were fully immunized, which was below the 80% target rate, but slightly above the 67% in FY06. Alaska ranked 45th in the country for fully immunized two year olds.
	Preliminary data for 2008 indicates an Alaska suicide death rate of 24.6 suicides for all ages per 100,000 population. This rate is more than double the stated target of 10.6.