APF CEO Bethany Marcum recently joined 68 leaders in signing a letter that points out the serious flaws in the health care provisions of the federal COVID-19 relief bill. Click here to see […]
Expanding Government Control Won’t Help Health Care
Letter of Appeal: Save the Willow Oil Development Project
On February 2, 2021, a letter signed by nine Alaska business organizations and the Alaska Policy Forum, was sent to Deb Haaland, current nominee for Secretary of the Interior. The letter is an […]
Coalition Letter: Oppose the $15 Minimum Wage to Save Our Businesses
A nationwide coalition of 62 groups, activists, and legislators, including Alaska Policy Forum, sent the following letter to members of Congress, urging them to oppose a $15 federal minimum wage. Click here to […]
She Lost Her Voice
Jade Thompson lost her voice. Watch her compelling story. Teachers like Jade Thompson should not be forced to accept compulsory union representation. We support the efforts of The Buckeye Institute to represent Jade […]
Alaska’s Cost of Higher Education, Ranked
Given the recent budget woes of the University of Alaska (UA) system and falling enrollment for nearly a decade, it is reasonable to wonder if earning a degree in Alaska is a sound economic investment for students. In other words, do Alaskan students leave […]
Alaska Licensing Recognition for Telehealth Providers
Click here to open a printable PDF of the policy brief in a new tab. Health-care costs in Alaska are high, and accessibility to quality care is often difficult, made only more […]
Alaska’s Growth in Medicare Spending, Ranked
Alaskans suffer from some of the most expensive health care costs in the nation. Medicare enrollees comprise about 14 percent of Alaska’s population and increases in Medicare spending from 2008 to 2018 have […]
Letter to Congress: Stop this Invasion of Our Privacy
On Monday, February 1, 2021, a coalition letter signed by over 130 organizations was sent to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Republican Leader […]
Video: Business Liability Protection Is Essential for Alaska
After enduring months of on-and-off economic shutdowns, Alaska’s businesses are struggling to stay afloat and keep their employees. As they slowly reopen, they’re now at risk of being sued by customers who claim […]
Webinar: COVID Liability Protection Expert Panel and Q&A
The pandemic has wreaked havoc on Alaska’s economy and businesses are scrambling to keep up with ever-changing, and sometimes conflicting, public health guidelines. Currently, the threat of expensive and unexpected virus-related litigation makes […]