Testimony: Unemployment Benefits

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Reading by age nine is a crucial element of academic and professional success for Alaska’s students. Students who enter fourth grade reading fluently can learn the material; students who do not enter fourthRead More
Alaska Policy Forum joined nearly 50 groups on a coalition letter in support of the Employee Rights Act (ERA) of 2022. The ERA would require workers to consent for union dues deductions, protectRead More
Click here to open a printable PDF of the policy brief in a new tab. In Alaska, a worker who gets laid off must have at least one continuous year of work historyRead More
The ability to vote in a simple, fair, and secure election is one of the most basic civil rights in America. It is incredibly important that Alaskans trust the process and outcomes ofRead More
According to a report by our network partner, Tax Foundation, Alaska ranks 31st out of 50 states for how well-funded the public pensions are. As of 2020, one year after the Tax FoundationRead More