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Alaska should prioritize legislation that reduces surprise medical costs and improves transparency in pricing. Patient-centered reforms that increase access while maintaining strong safety nets are essential. Health care policy should […]

Removing unnecessary regulatory barriers in health care increases competition and expands access to services. Certificate of Need laws often limit patient choice and protect entrenched interests rather than serving families. […]

Correspondence and alternative education programs provide important flexibility for Alaska families, particularly in rural communities. Expanding and strengthening these programs ensures more families can access high-quality educational options tailored to […]

Education funding should follow students—not systems. Policies that allow funding to directly support families create flexibility and encourage accountability. AFP–Alaska supports reforms that expand educational opportunity and ensure resources are […]

Alaska’s education system should move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and toward personalized learning environments. Expanding school choice empowers parents to select options that best meet their child’s unique needs. […]

Regulatory reform is essential to maintaining economic freedom in Alaska. AFP–Alaska supports measures that increase legislative oversight of costly regulations to ensure accountability and transparency. Burdensome regulations that impose excessive […]

Alaska should reject policies that burden working families or distort the free exchange of the marketplace. Competitive tax and regulatory policies encourage investment, job creation, and long-term economic growth. The […]

Alaska must prioritize responsible fiscal management to protect long-term prosperity. AFP–Alaska supports reining in government spending and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and transparently. Sustainable budgets prevent unnecessary […]

Substantive permit reform is necessary to promote investment and new development. Shorter timelines and permit surety are needed to meet rapidly growing energy demands and spur additional economic growth. Affordable, […]