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Click here to open a printable PDF of the policy brief in a new tab. As Alaskans work to revive the state’s economy after the economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it […]
By Win Gruening This op-ed originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, and Arctic Sounder in late August 2020. Alaska is beginning to reopen its economy amid COVID-19, and the economic […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 to […]
On July 6, 2020, I hosted Choice Media‘s Story of the Day for Instagram. The article I chose to discuss is “Parents are opting to home school their children because of COVID-19, but experts say […]
The CARES Act is the largest economic stimulus package ever created in the history of the United States. The $2 trillion bill was passed by the Senate on March 25, passed in the […]
On June 11, 2020, I gave the following presentation on Alaska opinion survey results. Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Here are the highlights: A hugely significant number of […]
Click here to open the PDF in a new tab. Introduction Across the country, states’ economies and budgets have been hit heavily due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and unfortunately, Alaska is no exception. […]
On May 21, 2020, APF joined 23 other organizations in sending the following letter to the leadership of Congress to request a reversal of a critical flaw in the Families First Coronavirus Response […]
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 […]
This article originally appeared in the Anchorage Daily News on April 28, 2020. Quick and early action in Alaska has the state doing better than much of the Lower 48 in the number of […]
As Alaskan communities begin to reopen, with restrictions being lifted on retail stores, medical professionals, gyms, bars, and restaurants, still more than a little uncertainty abounds regarding COVID-19. Many believe it will see […]
By Ben Wilterdink This op-ed originally appeared in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the Peninsula Clarion, the Ketchikan Daily News, and the People’s Paper. Alaska is in the midst of a perfect fiscal storm. […]