After Alaska was given statehood in 1959, Juneau's population increased as well as the growth of state government. After construction of the Alaska Pipeline in 1977, the state budget was flush with oil revenues, and it expanded programs for the people. The growth slowed considerably in the 1980s.
After Alaska was given statehood in 1959 Juneau's population increased as well as the growth of state government After construction of the Alaska Pipeline in 1977 the state budget was flush with oil revenues and it expanded programs for the people The growth slowed considerably in the 1980s