[slackdog]

Residents need jobs. Alaska is one of the most beautiful states in the country, but there are relatively few opportunities for work. If there were more jobs, more people would consider moving to Alaska.

We got a taste of this effect when remote working became common. A lot of people moved to other states and cities they wouldn't or couldn't live in before when they were expected to live near the office. But of course remote working isn't possible for many industries, particularly for blue collar labor, so if you want those people to move into your area, you need to have job opportunities to offer them.

[rootusrootus]

> If there were more jobs, more people would consider moving to Alaska.

I wouldn't bet on a surge of people. Even in Anchorage, the sun comes up mid-morning and sets mid-afternoon in the winter. And about half the year the high temperature struggles to get above freezing. A typical summer temperature tops out in the mid 60s, and summer is short.

Sure, some people will still move there, but it's not just jobs that makes Alaska a tough sell.

[chasd00]

One thing to consider is jobs isn't the only thing that attracts residents. If i could double my salary by moving my family to Alaska I still wouldn't go. It's too cold.