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What if, instead of a sky-high deductible, paying outrageous premiums, and waiting months for a doctor’s appointment, it was possible to pay a membership fee for unlimited visits, routine testing and treatment, and […]
The amount of money being paid by various state and federal programs are disincentivizing people to go back to work, causing a massive worker shortage that affects businesses across the nation, and Alaska is […]
This is a copy of the verbal testimony APF provided to the House Ways and Means Committee on April 27, 2021. Click here to open a printable PDF of the testimony in a new […]
Alaska is facing a budget dilemma, and as the years pass it becomes increasingly clear this financial emergency cannot be ignored. To help combat the crisis, join Alaska Policy Forum for a virtual […]
By Vance Ginn, Ph.D. and Quinn Townsend Families in Alaska, whether in good or bad economic times, practice responsible, priority-based budgeting. They must make decisions, often difficult ones, on how best to spend […]
Click here to view printable PDF. For Immediate Release May 10, 2021 Contact: Cassandra Day, 530 340 2185, Cassandra@AlaskaPolicyForum.org ANCHORAGE, Alaska – In order for Alaska to control its state budget, government should practice priority–based budgeting the same way small businesses, family units, and […]
Studies find that Alaskans can earn the equivalent of nearly $33 per hour just by staying home. The following analysis by FGA about Alaska’s unemployment Insurance (UI) payments reveals a costly program, both […]
Governor Dunleavy signed an administrative order forming a task force addressing how federal funds can best be used to increase Alaskan’s access to reliable internet services. Here at APF we support this bi-partisan […]
By Alex Pack Alaska ranks in the top five for having business friendly taxes. The Tax Foundation’s 2021 State Business Tax Climate Index ranked states based on the economic impact that their respective […]
Click here to open a printable PDF version of the press release. For Immediate Release, May 3, 2021 Contact: Cassandra Day, 907 334 5853, Cassandra@AlaskaPolicyForum.org ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Businesses will receive COVID-19 liability […]
Alaska businesses win big and are now protected from unnecessary litigation regarding COVID-19. Alaska Policy Forum is proud to have been part of making this happen after our local businesses endured months of […]
Click here to open a printable PDF of the report in a new tab. Alaska has incredibly high healthcare costs, and reports show one of the impediments to addressing high costs is a lack of price […]