The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has updated its Rich States, Poor States index in 2023, which analyzes the economic competitiveness of each state. Alaska ranks 23rd nationwide for its middling economic outlook,Read More
Alaska’s Free Speech, Ranked
By Josiah Davidson The Constitution’s First Amendment — a keystone of a democratic society — is under fire in Alaska. According to the 2022 Free Speech Index compiled by the Institute for FreeRead More
Alaska’s Charity Regulations, Ranked
Charities are an important backbone of a civil society that communities, and especially those in need, rely upon. Charities are regulated to help build accountability and trust in their processes, but too muchRead More
Open Enrollment, Ranked
The school children attend is too often dictated by the location of their families’ residences, which makes it difficult to access education options that are a better fit for many families. K-12 openRead More
Alaska’s Electricity Prices, Ranked
For months, news headlines around the world have heralded increasingly high energy prices due to a variety of international issues. Unfortunately for many Alaskans, these high prices are nothing new. According to aRead More
Is Alaska a Good Place to Start a New Business?
By Aubrey Wursten Because startup companies play a major role in driving the economy, discouragement of new business creation has a ripple effect on the rest of Alaska’s market. Startups create most netRead More