By Dave Trabert As Alaska legislators ponder resolutions to the state’s budget challenges, there’s a lot to be learned from Kansas’ efforts to balance budgets under Governor Sam Brownback. Here’s the big lesson: […]
Overregulating the Internet Would Stall Progress to Connect Alaska
PROGRESS ON THE HORIZON The Internet in Alaska is getting faster and easier to use than ever before. And it’s about to get even faster with the recent announcement that Anchorage will become […]
A Civil Emergency in Anchorage?
On July 24, Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz announced a civil emergency in the city. This is only the second time in Anchorage history that a civil emergency has been declared. What’s the reason? Budget cuts. […]
Justice Department Appeals Court Ruling Rejecting Road through Alaskan Wildlife Refuge
By Kelsey Hackem This article was originally published by The Heartland Institute on July 5, 2019. The U.S. Justice Department is appealing a decision by the Federal District Court of Alaska blocking the […]
The Janus Decision: Resources for Government Workers
Looking to save money by opting out of your government union? Not sure what that entails? The resources below can answer your questions, facilitate the process, and even provide legal aid. Opt Out Today “Public […]
Janus V. AFSCME: A Landmark Ruling for Workers’ Freedom
Can’t play the video? Watch it on our Facebook page. For more information on on this landmark ruling, check out Janus v. AFSCME: One Year Later.
Looking Back: Reactions to Janus v. AFSCME
One year ago, on June 27, 2018, the United States Supreme Court ruled on the case Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). At question was whether government employees could be […]
Before and After Janus
Janus v. AFSCME: Frequently Asked Questions
One year ago this coming Thursday, June 27, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of Mark Janus v. the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This landmark U.S. labor law […]
Judicial Obstruction is Hindering Offshore Exploration and Job Creation
The following op-ed by Bethany Marcum, Executive Director of APF, was published in the Washington Examiner. A federal district court judge recently blocked the Trump administration from approving oil leases off the coast […]
Spending Within Our Means
The following op-ed by Ann Brown, Vice President of the Alaska Policy Forum, was published in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner and the Peninsula Clarion. While it is not unusual for political adversaries to […]
Proposed Anchorage Climate Action Plan Would Be Costly Mistake
A recent review of the proposed Anchorage Climate Action Plan by The Heartland Institute, one of the world’s leading free-market think tanks, found the plan would be a costly mistake. The report found […]
Our Children Must Read by 9
The following op-ed was written by Alaska Policy Forum Board Member Jodi Taylor and has been published in multiple newspapers across the state including the Anchorage Daily News, The Juneau Empire, and the […]
Surprise! Potential Solutions for High Health Care Costs
Alaska has the highest health care costs (per capita) in the nation. There are many reasons for this, and one that has been receiving great attention in recent years is what is commonly […]
The Hard Truth About Medicaid Expansion
The following op-ed by our Executive Director, Bethany Marcum, was published in the Anchorage Daily News, the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Delta Discovery, the Peninsula Clarion, and the Ketchikan Daily News in February 2019. […]
Perspective: Impact of FY2018 Supplemental Budget Education Funding Reduction
When Governor Dunleavy announced he would be submitting a supplemental budget with a $20 million reduction to education funding for fiscal year 2018, there was a fair amount of angst expressed by the […]