Anchorage’s mayor has proposed a 3% city sales tax  to address budget shortfalls and invest in key services. This move highlights the tough fiscal choices facing Alaska as state support declines and economic pressures mount.   Our free strategic planning resource, Alaska Economic Futures , explores scenarios for the state’s economy through 2035. These scenarios show that new taxes, like the proposed sales tax, may become more common as leaders seek fiscal stability. They also

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Scenario forecasting offers a powerful way for leaders to reset their strategic thinking, especially when navigating complex, high-stakes issues.

While this is a historic moment - President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine - VFS would like to offer up a lighthearted, humorous take on some scenarios about this summit to launch us all into a well-deserved weekend.