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Pandemic Pioneers are those Alaskans who have found success despite the shutdowns during these challenging times. The first featured pioneer is Kelsey Ingram, co-owner of Alaskan Soda Jerk. You might recognize Alaskan Soda […]
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 […]
Click here to open the PDF of the report in a new tab. Introduction These budget blocks are a simple, straightforward way to visualize how Alaska is spending its money and from […]
On August 5, 2020, APF joined a coalition of think tanks and taxpayer protection groups in sending the following letter to congressional leadership to oppose extension of tax subsidies to the solar and […]
With the 2020 U.S. Census currently underway, we will soon know how our fellow Alaskans have moved into, out of, and around the state over the past ten years. The Census results are […]
By Ben Wilterdink This op-ed originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News on July 26, 2020. As Alaska’s economy continues to slowly reopen over the summer, the next major challenge facing Alaskans is […]
After enduring months of forgone income and uncertainty, businesses in Alaska are hoping to welcome back customers and move to full capacity. Restaurants are reopening, doctors are scheduling non-emergency appointments, and businesses all […]
Many Alaskans are more than ready to recover from the economic damage due to the pandemic and for life to return to normal. But as businesses and restaurants have reopened, customers, employees, and […]
Ranked choice voting (RCV) is an electoral scheme that adds more confusion to the voting system while threatening our democracy and failing to ensure that every vote counts. Watch the video to learn […]
This op-ed originally appeared in several outlets, including the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, Anchorage Daily News, and Peninsula Clarion. Unfortunately, many Alaskans have personally borne the brunt of our state’s extremely high health care […]
On July 21, APF joined dozens of think tanks and taxpayer advocacy organizations to send the following letter to Congress, in support of the July 31 expiration date for federal unemployment compensation. Click […]
On July 15, APF top donors gathered for an Insiders’ Briefing in Wasilla to hear the latest news from Senator Dan Sullivan in an exclusive event. The Wall Street Journal‘s Kimberley Strassel interviewed […]
For Immediate Release, July 24, 2020 Contact Melodie Wilterdink, Melodie@AlaskaPolicyForum.org, (410) 725-9079 Protect My Ballot: New Campaign Exposes Flaws in Ranked Choice Voting Coalition of state think tanks, led by Alaska Policy […]
A growing number of states are following Alaska’s lead in enforcing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2018 Janus decision. Michigan is the latest state to do so. Thanks to the Michigan Civil Service Commission, […]