On September 26, 2019, the Governor of Alaska issued an administrative order to rectify the unconstitutionality of the current dues deduction process for union membership and restore the First Amendment rights of ourRead More
Alaska’s Economy, Ranked
In the Fraser Institute Study: Measuring Labour Markets in Canada and the United States, 2019 Edition The Fraser Institute recently released a report, Measuring Labour Markets in Canada and the United States, whichRead More
The Literacy of Alaska’s Children Must Be Addressed
This article was originally published in the Anchorage Daily News on September 6, 2019. In the midst of debates surrounding current budget cuts and the Alaska Permanent Fund, we are neglecting to addressRead More
Be Careful What You Ask for with K–12 Testing Changes
By Bob Griffin On October 1st 2019, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School Board passed a resolution questioning the accuracy of Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (better known as the PEAKS test). InRead More
Reducing Subsidy for Ferries Will Keep System Afloat
By Win Gruening This article originally appeared in Must Read Alaska on October 4, 2019. One of the most vehement fiscal debates this year concerned reductions to the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS)Read More
Anchorage’s plastic bag ban is bad for consumers, businesses
This op-ed originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News on September 20, 2019. As of Sept. 15, Anchorage retailers can no longer provide plastic bags to their customers. Businesses are allowed to provide paperRead More