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Alaska Property Taxes, Ranked

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APF Donors Share Evening With Governor Dunleavy

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Alaska Parental Involvement in Education, Ranked

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APF Donors Share Evening With Governor Dunleavy

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APF Selected As Award Finalist!

Alaska Policy Forum is honored to have been selected as a finalist for the State Policy Network’s Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement — Biggest Home State Win! APF was proud to […]

August 10, 2022August 3, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider

Alaska Property Taxes, Ranked

Property taxes are a significant source of revenue for states and the largest source of tax revenue for localities. Nationwide in fiscal year 2020, property taxes consisted of 38% of total U.S. state […]

August 8, 2022August 3, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider, State Budget & Taxes

APF Donors Share Evening With Governor Dunleavy

 APF’s most generous donors, who are members of our Giving Clubs, recently had the opportunity to meet Governor Mike Dunleavy during a private event. Governor Dunleavy spent five years as an Alaska State […]

August 5, 2022August 4, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider

Alaska Parental Involvement in Education, Ranked

By Aubrey Wursten Statistics consistently illustrate the benefits of increased parental involvement in their children’s education, and Alaska Policy Forum supports measures to improve this engagement. The Center for Education Reform (CER) has […]

August 4, 2022August 2, 2022 Blog, Education, Front Page Slider

One Week to Apply!

Alaskans have one week to apply to be accepted for Alaska Policy Forum’s inaugural annual leadership academy. This program will train, inform, equip and connect experienced and emerging leaders in Alaska on the […]

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider, Other Issues

The Accountability Myth: Remarks on the Report

In mid-2021, a national education organization, EdChoice, published a report about the lack of accountability for traditional public schools. EdChoice National Research Director Michael McShane, Ph.D., argues that traditional public schools are unaccountable […]

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022 Education, Front Page Slider, Reports & Policy Briefs

Cash for Alaska’s School Districts: July Update

The state of Alaska has published the Alaska K–12 Education COVID-19 Federal Relief Funding Dashboard to make transparent how much federal COVID-19 relief funding school districts received and how the funds are being […]

July 26, 2022 Blog, Education, Front Page Slider

Podcast: APF CEO with Must Read Alaska

APF CEO Bethany Marcum was recently featured on the Must Read Alaska podcast to talk about our organization, and more specifically, about the exciting launch of the Alaska Leadership Academy. You can watch […]

July 20, 2022July 22, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider, Other Issues, Podcast/Radio Appearance, Videos

Irresponsible Alaska Budget: FY 2023

by Quinn Townsend and Vance Ginn With revenue forecasts as rosy as this year’s have been, the legislature’s passage of a very large budget for fiscal year 2023 (FY 2023) comes as no […]

July 18, 2022July 20, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider, State Budget & Taxes

Video: Vetoing The Competitor

Should you be able to veto the creation of a new business which will compete with yours? In the health care industry, it’s a real thing. Certificates of Need are (in the words […]

July 14, 2022July 8, 2022 Front Page Slider, Health Care, Videos

Alaska’s Sales Taxes, Ranked

By Aubrey Wursten   Sales tax levels and structure affect the spending habits of both companies and consumers, and states with low and simple sales tax schemes have a distinct advantage over their counterparts. […]

July 12, 2022July 14, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider, State Budget & Taxes

Inaugural Alaska Leadership Academy Launched

Alaska Policy Forum is proud to announce the launch of its annual leadership academy. This program will train, inform, equip and connect experienced and emerging leaders in Alaska on the founding principles of […]

July 8, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider

Podcast: APF Research Associate on District of Conservation

Alaska Policy Forum’s Research Associate Sarah Montalbano was a recent guest on the District of Conservation podcast with Gabriella Hoffman (episode 277). They discussed resource development in Alaska, the “roadless rule,” and more. […]

July 5, 2022June 28, 2022 Blog, Other Issues, Podcast/Radio Appearance

Celebrate Independence Day!

“Hear Ye, Hear Ye”: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence Monday, July 4 from 1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. LOCATION: The Liberty Stage on the Delaney Park Strip, between E and I Street, […]

July 1, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider, Other Issues

Op-Ed: The Effectiveness of Read by 9 Reforms

This op-ed was originally published in the Anchorage Daily News and the Mat-Su Frontiersman. APF appreciates Ms. Van Dyke’s advocacy, and looks forward to the positive outcomes of this reform. by Debra Van […]

June 30, 2022June 17, 2022 Blog, Education

We’re Hiring!

Alaska Policy Forum is hiring! If you love freedom, you’ve come to the right place! As our organization grows, APF is seeking to expand our team by hiring an Executive Vice President. Check […]

June 29, 2022August 4, 2022 Blog, Front Page Slider

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