By Tim Benson This article was originally published by The Heartland Institute on July 30, 2021. On NAEP, Alaska Students Score 12.5 Points Below National Average In Math, 7.5 Points Below In ReadingRead More
‘CON Laws’ Limit the Health Care Competition Biden Aims to Deliver
This article was first published in The Hill on July 24, 2021 by Greg George, Director of Legislative Affairs at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Americans have had a shared frustration for decadesRead More
Press Release: Keep Alaska Working
The Keep Alaska Working campaign aims to preserve the unique economic opportunity currently enjoyed by Alaskan entrepreneurs and workers. (August 17, 2021)—Today, the Job Creators Network (JCN), a leading national small businessRead More
Mail-In Voting Is Still Vulnerable
With the 2020 election behind us, it might be tempting to declare mail-in voting a success, given that 46 percent of voters across the nation and 48 percent in Alaska voted by mail. However, the contention surrounding theRead More
Funding Students Instead of Institutions in Alaska: Remarks on the Report
Click here to open a printable PDF of the report in a new tab. “We envision an education system where students are continually inspired, motivated, encouraged, and challenged. That will mean different thingsRead More
Telehealth Licensing Recognition Advances in 2021
Nearly every state has deliberated one or more bills dealing with virtual care since the pandemic, Alaska included. Unfortunately, few states have seriously considered allowing out-of-state providers to permanently provide telehealth services toRead More