Myths, misconceptions and the history of the Alaska PFD formula in state law
The facts confronting the state of Alaska are much different than they were in the 1980s. Does the formula for Permanent Fund dividends created then make sense now?
What are the biggest misconceptions about Alaska’s Permanent Fund dividend?
The Alaska Constitution contains no guarantee of any kind that Permanent Fund dividends will be paid.
What were the original arguments for the Permanent Fund dividend?
Which arguments make sense now?
Protecting the Permanent Fund requires new revenue, leadership
The tough decisions Alaska needs now require us to protect both the permanent fund and the dividend in the Alaska Constitution while generating additional revenues to pay for vital public services.
Alaskans face the nation’s highest health care costs. Why?
Alaska Common Ground event on Wednesday will hash out some of the reasons, which range from lack of competition to the shortage of behavioral treatment beds.
Alaskans face the nation’s highest health care costs. Why?
Alaska Common Ground event on Wednesday will hash out some of the reasons, which range from lack of competition to the shortage of behavioral treatment beds.
Alaska needs a fiscal solution in 2017; that's now
Alaska can't afford to ignore the revenue side of the equation. If we do, we'll lose jobs, services and yet more of our Permanent Fund dividends.
Alaska needs a fiscal solution in 2017; that's now
Alaska can't afford to ignore the revenue side of the equation. If we do, we'll lose jobs, services and yet more of our Permanent Fund dividends.
Think you're savvy about Alaska's fiscal plight? Take this test
OPINION: Here's a chance to test your knowledge of Alaska's current fiscal situation -- and an invitation to join in securing our future.
Public forum will ask how Alaska's fiscal future can live with less
OPINION: Recent annual state budget deficits and debates over oil taxes have drawn attention to an important challenge facing Alaska: How to balance falling oil revenues with growing demands and obligations for state spending.
Still have questions about the oil tax referendum? You're not alone
OPINION: A host of questions need to be answered before Alaskans vote on whether to repeal or keep the state's new oil tax regime. And at a free forum in Anchorage this month, the two sides will be forced to answer each other's questions in front of an audience.