This op-ed was originally published in the Juneau Empire on March 15, 2022. by Jeff Garness As the primary payers of the unemployment system, business owners like me have a vested interestRead More
WEBINAR: Costs and Risks of Alaska Pension Changes
In 2006, the state of Alaska moved from one type of retirement system (defined benefits pension-DBP) for state employees to a 401(k)-style defined contribution retirement plan. The reason for this switch was concernsRead More
Alaska’s Congressional Special Election Disgrace
The special election to fill the remainder of late Congressman Don Young’s term is a perfect storm of confusion for most Alaskans, devastating trust in our elections. The special statewide primary election toRead More