A recent proposal by the federal government could lead to increased fraud in the Medicaid program. Alaska Policy Forum submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about this harmful proposal. […]
Making Medicaid Worse
National Assessment Results: Alaska a Full Year Behind the National Average
Introduction Late October brought the release of the 2022 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. The NAEP is a nationwide assessment that covers […]
Judging Our Judges
This op-ed was originally published by Must Read Alaska on November 10, 2022. Based on preliminary election results, it appears Alaskan voters will once again reject holding a state constitutional convention. That doesn’t […]
Radio Interview: Economic Implications of an Alaska Income Tax or Its Alternatives
Should Alaska have an income or a sales tax? Alaska Policy Forum commissioned a study with the Tax Foundation about the Economic Implications of an Alaska Income Tax or Its Alternatives. Jared Walczak […]
Most NEA-Alaska Spending Goes to Its Staff, Not Members
The National Education Association-Alaska (NEA-Alaska) claims that it “advocates for an excellent public education” and “advances the interests of public school employees.” Yet, its tax records show the vast majority of union dues […]
Revisiting an Important Report: Controlling Alaska’s Health Care Costs
In 2020, Alaska Policy Forum published a report titled “Controlling Health Care Costs in Alaska,” authored by Dr. Benedic Ippolito. The extensive report examined factors impacting Alaska’s high health care costs and suggested […]
Policy Brief: Economic Implications of New Income and Sales Taxes in Alaska
Click here to access the PDF version of the policy brief. While higher oil prices meant higher revenue for Alaska through much of 2021 and 2022, prices are now dropping, with fluctuations expected […]
Alaska’s Education Freedom Report Card: Transparency
The Heritage Foundation recently released its inaugural Education Freedom Report Card for the U.S. Alaska ranked 45th in the nation and ranks in the bottom ten states for a lack of conventional school […]