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 PolicyRead More
Another State Follows Alaska’s Lead on Opt-In Janus Rights
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,Read More
Finalist for Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievement
Alaska Policy Forum has been selected as a finalist for the Bob Williams Awards for Outstanding Policy Achievement! The awards have four categories: Most Influential Research, Best Issue Campaign, Biggest Home State Win,Read More
Coalition Urges Treasury Action on Upcoming “Fiscal Cliff” of Tax Payment Deadlines
On June 18, Alaska Policy Forum joined with 51 organizations to send the following letter to the U.S. Treasury secretary, urging him to further postpone the 2020 tax payment deadlines. Click here toRead More
Janus v. AFSCME Anniversary: Restoring Government Workers’ First Amendment Rights
On June 27, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down an historic decision that guarantees and protects the First Amendment rights of government workers across the country. The Janus v. American Federation of State,Read More
Indiana Follows Alaska to Protect Government Workers’ Rights
Another state is now following Alaska’s lead and bringing in a little more freedom to government workers. The attorney general of Indiana issued an advisory opinion on June 17 which stated that theRead More