People of all ages are unprepared for the evolving job market, but Alaska can adopt policies to help learners prepare for good careers and meet the needs of the state’s economy. Alaska businesses […]
Lessons for Alaska on Workforce Development
Webinar: Will Alaska pass an income tax in 2023?
Watch Alaska Policy Forum’s recent webinar with Jared Walczak, Vice President of State Projects at the Tax Foundation. Mr. Walczak discussed what new income and sales taxes could mean for our economy. Jared […]
Bidenflation is Wrecking Alaskans’ Wallets
The Foundation for Government Accountability recently shared somber statistics about inflation in our country. In Alaska, inflation is at 12.8% and families are spending a whooping $811 per month more. Energy, groceries, transportation, […]
Radio Interview: Economic Implications of a New Tax in Alaska
Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation, in partnership with Alaska Policy Forum, authored a study on the Economic Implications of New Income and Sales Taxes in Alaska. Jared was recently interviewed on the […]
Video: Vetoing The Competitor
Should you be able to veto the creation of a new business which will compete with yours? In the health care industry, it’s a real thing. Certificates of Need are (in the words […]
Podcast: APF Research Associate on District of Conservation
Alaska Policy Forum’s Research Associate Sarah Montalbano was a recent guest on the District of Conservation podcast with Gabriella Hoffman (episode 277). They discussed resource development in Alaska, the “roadless rule,” and more. […]
The Best and the Worst of the 2022 Legislative Session
As is often the case, there was no shortage of bills introduced to the 32nd Legislature (which comprises 2021 and 2022). Not counting resolutions, legislators introduced 690. Those that did not pass both […]
Webinar: Unemployment Insurance Reform – Alabama State Senator Orr and Sam Adolphsen
Unemployment Indexing Webinar With Alabama State Senator Arthur Orr and Sam Adolphsen (Policy Director at FGA) on Thursday, February 24 at 12 PM AK (If you missed our live webinar, the recording can […]