Click here to view the press release as a PDF in a new tab. For Immediate Release April 15, 2020 Contact Melodie Wilterdink (410) 725-9079 Melodie@AlaskaPolicyForum.org SIGNATURES IN QUESTION FOR “BETTER ELECTIONS”Read More
Request of Formal Investigation into “Better Elections” Ballot Initiative Signature Gathering Process
On April 15, 2020, Alaska Policy Forum sent the following letter to the Alaska Attorney General, requesting a formal investigation into the signature gathering process for ballot initiative 19AKBE, “An Act Replacing theRead More
Testimony on HB 169 – Occupational Licensing Fees
On March 5, 2020, I gave the following testimony on HB 169, “An Act relating to occupational licensing fees for low-income workers and military families; relating to licensing of individuals with criminal records;Read More
Plastic Bag Bans Put Workers and Consumers at Risk during Pandemic
At the time of this writing, the cumulative number of cases of COVID-19 in Alaska had reached 59, and the first signs of community transmission are being seen. Given the seriousness of theRead More
Press Release: Alaska Workers Sue State, Union After Being Forced to Pay Union Dues
Click here to open the press release as a PDF in a new tab. Contact: Melodie Wilterdink, (410) 725-9079, Melodie@AlaskaPolicyForum.org Contact: Kristen Williamson, (773) 809-4403, Media@LibertyJusticeCenter.org For Immediate Release March 12, 2020 ALASKARead More
Creed v. ASEA — Two Alaska Workers Sue the State and ASEA over Forced Union Dues Payment
On March 12, 2020, two Alaska state employees filed a lawsuit against the state and the Alaska State Employee Association for forcing them to pay union dues against their will. In fall 2019,Read More