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Given the necessity of roads in helping Alaskans travel, investing taxpayer dollars in roads seems to be one of the few legitimate functions of government. But according to the Reason Foundation, Alaskans aren’t […]
The Fraser Institute has released the updated edition of Economic Freedom of North America 2020, which examines the extent to which every state and province – in Canada, Mexico, and the United States […]
Part of the Alaska, Ranked Series It’s a commonly known and grudgingly accepted fact for most people who choose to live in Alaska: Expect to pay higher prices. The Tax Foundation recently published […]
The economic shutdowns throughout the past year have had dire consequences for our young state. Now more than ever, Alaska needs to take charge of its own destiny—free from the shackles of the federal […]
The Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (PEAKS) exam measures the performance of students and schools in both mathematics and English language arts (ELA). Routinely, Alaska’s schools woefully underperform on state and national standardized […]
Last year, the Legatum Institute released its first United States Prosperity Index, which reports that overall prosperity in the U.S. has improved over the past decade (2009–2019) across all regions. The bad news? […]
The first presidential debate was held on September 29, and though sound policy was not the focus of the night, Biden made clear his position on renewable energy in the United States. In […]
There is no doubt that absentee ballots have their place in helping the sick, physically disabled, and those who, for any legitimate reason, are not able to vote on Election Day. However, given […]
In the midst of falling enrollment and an ill-timed change of leadership, the University of Alaska (UA) is currently struggling to cut a bloated budget. The UA system, which includes three main campuses […]
A recent update by Health Management Associates (HMA) shows that Alaska’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) enrollment remains disproportionately high, and enrollment is maintaining a high growth rate more than five […]
Upon request, the City of Seward has graciously provided data to Alaska Policy Forum regarding compensation to their public employees during the fiscal year of 2018. This payroll analysis will examine the annual […]
Are you a public servant? Have you been informed of your First Amendment rights regarding union membership? If not, check out this short explainer video!
The Electoral College has been under heavy scrutiny in recent news. In order to understand the discussions, Alaska Policy Forum has compiled a concise guide to the Electoral College: what it is, how […]
Each year, Truth in Accounting releases the Financial Transparency Score Report, which focuses on transparency in the budgets of state governments. The transparency score evaluates the comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) of each […]
Update: The ordinance amending Anchorage Municipal Code Sections 14.60.030 and 15.95.020 – to enact a sunset date for the requirement to charge a fee for providing an alternative bag – failed, with three […]
A recent report by the American Legislative Exchange Council revealed the significant financial toll of Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) Liabilities, which include health insurance, life insurance, Medicare Supplemental Insurance, and more for retired […]