In its 35 years of existence, the Alaska Public Interest Research Group has battled powerful interests across the state and advanced the interest of all Alaskans on a host of issues. From consumer protection, identity theft and fraud, to voting rights, ethical government and clean energy, AKPIRG has been pursuing policies that give ordinary Alaskans a voice that can be heard.
Paid Sick DaysNearly 120,000 Alaskans work full-time jobs with no policy for a single day of paid sick leave. These men and women are forced to choose between a paycheck and their own health, or that of a family member when struck with an illness as simple as the common cold. |
AKPIRG opinion piece in the Anchorage Daily News: It’s time to move forward on Fire Island Wind.August 15th, 2010 AKPIRG is hiring a new organizer to work on ratepayer and utility issuesJuly 20th, 2010 Wall Street Reform Scorecard: Alaska Senators RankedMay 26th, 2010 |
