How much revenue does the state get from out-of-state trawlers like this? Does the revenue and impact to our economy from out-of-state trawlers (and their fisheries) outweigh their impact to local Alaskan fisheries that do affect our economy?  The governor might find backing small to medium sized, local commercial fishermen/women both in state, at the national level, and at the international level, might make a whole heck of a lot more statewide economic boost than backing big corporate fishing from out of state (or out of country).  Might be worth looking into.  Seems that the small fishing boats of Alaska create more state revenue from using everything from hotels, gear shops, to gas stations and grocery stores, while the trawlers commonly pass us by. Instead of raising fees for Alaskans, start with the boats that take money somewhere else.

If the ADN wants a story, put one up showing where money flows from big boat fishing versus small boat fishing (and it's state economic impact).