The Foundation for Government Accountability recently shared somber statistics about inflation in our country. In Alaska, inflation is at 12.8% and families are spending a whooping $811 per month more. Energy, groceries, transportation,Read More
Responsible Alaska Budget: Fiscal Year 2024
By Vance Ginn and Quinn Townsend Introduction While revenue estimates for the state of Alaska hit a record high last fiscal year, this upcoming fiscal year 2024 (July 2023 – June 2024) isRead More
Alaska’s Education Freedom Report Card: Spending
The Heritage Foundation recently released its inaugural Education Freedom Report Card for the U.S. Alaska ranked 47th in the nation for high spending, given the state’s extremely high per-pupil spending, disappointing student outcomes,Read More
Coalition Letter: Comment on Proposed Train Crew Size Safety Requirements Rule
Alaska Policy Forum has joined a coalition of state policy think tanks to object to the Federal Railroad Administration’s proposed Train Crew Size Safety Requirements Rule that would mandate a two-person crew sizeRead More
Revisiting a Report: Alternative Approaches to the Alaska Marine Highway System
The state-owned Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) provides ferry transportation to 35 Alaskan coastal communities, contributing to the economic and social well-being of those communities. Unfortunately, it is a huge drain on theRead More