Presented 04/29/20.

Presented 02/20/19.

Presented 08/01/18.

Transportation and energy infrastructure development in Alaska is at a crossroads. The vitality of the economy and the well-being of Alaskans are at stake. Decisive action must be taken now to develop integrated systems.

This study followed up on a 1998 study on how well Alaska was managing its land and resource wealth. It addressed four questions: (a) Can Alaska’s return on assets be enhanced?; (b) To what extent can more effective management of Alaska’s assets contribute to a sustainable revenue stream and fiscal plan?; (c) Can managing Alaska’s business assets as a coordinated portfolio further enhance returns? and (d) How is this to be accomplished?

At the request of Governor Murkowski, through Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development Greg O'Claray, Commonwealth North produced a workforce development study, co-chaired by Dr. Alice Galvin and Jeff Staser.

Alaska’s assets were examined to identify the management principles which, if consistently applied, would improve their financial return and enhance Alaska’s economic stability.

An analysis of the condition of Alaska's economy, quality of life, educational systems and government at a pivotal point in its history.

This analysis examines Anchorage’s role in the context of the Alaska economy as a whole. It identifies economic engines of Anchorage with potential global competitive edge potential and makes recommendations for the State of Alaska and Municipality of Anchorage.

Define partnering techniques and show how such alliances have worked in the past. Propose partnering arrangements of cooperative decision making as a policy of structural process.

A study of the viability of a major maritime center at Fire Island. The study concluded that a maritime center will attract new facilities and services which will stimulate industrial growth.

Statement of the need for in-state investment in revenue-generating projects to diversify the economy.

With expansion of the Port of Anchorage limited by its geography and year-round traffic restricted by mid-winter ice, Fire Island is an ideal location for a maritime center in the North Pacific. 

Proposal to move the central railway yard from Anchorage to Eagle River. This relocation will allow for a redesign of the port area and will add to the economic viability of the Eagle River area.

Proposed development of the Alaska Railroad to provide a transportation system that will aid the economic stability of Alaska.

Discussion of Alaska as an "owner state" in which the state owns a substantial amount of land and resources. 

The issue of the State's purchase of the Alaska Railroad is the question this study answers. The study recommends that the State purchase the railroad and operate it like private business.

Initial study of the feasibility of purchasing the railroad from the federal government and railroad line expansion.