This article was originally published in the Juneau Empire on May 11, 2021 and is sponsored by APF partner Mercatus Center. By Dr. Darcy Nikol Bryan, MD and Matthew D. Mitchell Back in […]
Opinion: Why are “Certificate of Need” Laws Still in Alaska?
Direct Primary Care is a Promising Solution to Alaska’s Health Care Shortage
This article written by Ryan McKee originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News on May 9, 2021. Alaskans suffer from a health care shortage in most of our boroughs. It is not that […]
Podcast Interview: West Virginia Wants to Know About Alaska
APF Vice President Tim Barto was interviewed about Alaska on the podcast Forgotten America, which is produced by the Cardinal Institute For West Virginia Policy. The Cardinal Institute describes their Forgotten America project as, […]
Testimony on SJR 5 – Constitutional Spending Cap
This is a copy of the verbal testimony APF provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 30, 2021. Click here to open a printable PDF of the testimony in a new tab. April […]
Testimony on HB 164 – Read By 9
This is a copy of the verbal testimony APF provided to the House Education Committee on May 8, 2021. Click here here to open a printable PDF of the testimony in a new […]
Direct Care Increases Access and Transparency, Lowers Health Care Costs
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 […]
Radio Interview: The US “Job Crisis” in Alaska
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 […]
Testimony on HB 141 – Appropriation Limit
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 […]
Webinar: Responsible Alaska Budget Q&A
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 […]
It’s Time for a Responsible Alaska Budget
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 […]
Press Release: Legislature Urged To Keep FY22 Total State Appropriations Under $6.18 Billion
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 […]
Alaska Should Reject a State UI Bonus
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 […]
Coalition Letter: Focusing Federal Funds to Close the Digital Divide
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 […]
Alaska’s 2021 Business Tax Climate, Ranked
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 […]
Press Release: Covid Protections Boost Business Confidence
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 […]
Businesses Win with COVID-19 Liability Protection
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 […]