I think Mr. Svendsen is confused about the 50% number because many of those working in Alaska do not live in Alaska.  Oil and Gas industry more than 40%, Commercial fishing double the percentage, Mining and of course Tourism.  Let's start hiring Alaskans instead of having the second highest unemployment number in the nation.  A state income tax seems like the prudent choice so we at least collect something back for all of those lost jobs for Alaskans.