We’ve had a few questions about why the amounts and percentages in our post-session budget analysis are different than amounts some others are stating. The following is how we calculate budget numbers. AlaskaRead More
Costs and Risks of Proposed Public Retirement Plan Changes
Costs and Risks of Proposed Public Retirement Plan Changes In partnership with Alaska Policy Forum, the Pension Integrity Project at Reason Foundation analyzed the costs and risks of proposed public retirement plan changesRead More
Testimony: School District Online Checkbook
APF’s Education Analyst, Sarah Montalbano, testified before the House Education Committee about best practices for school district online checkbooks.
2023 Legislative Wrap-Up
By Erick Cordero Giorgana, Bethany Marcum and Carmela Warfield The first regular session of the 33rd legislature adjourned on May 17, 2023, with a one-day special session on May 18. Thirty-one bills wereRead More
PRESS RELEASE: Despite Problematic Revenue Forecasts, Alaska Legislature Passes Budget Almost 10% Larger Than Last Year
Click here to open a printable PDF version of the press release. Despite Problematic Revenue Forecasts, Alaska Legislature Passes Budget Almost 10% Larger Than Last Year Anchorage, Alaska (May 19, 2023) – InRead More
Alaska’s Historical Public School Performance
Alaska has been participating in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) since 2003. The NAEP is a national assessment that measures student achievement in various subjects, including reading and math. By participatingRead More