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.

Health Care Every year, Alaskans pay more and more but get less and less for their health care dollar. The average total cost of an employer-sponsored family health plan in 2008 was $12,680 and is projected to nearly double by 2016. Read more...

AKPIRG on KTUU: Supreme Court Decision takes Big Money influence on politics from bad to much, much worse January 25th, 2010 Our Guest Column in the Anchorage Daily News January 25th, 2010 KTUU Covers Our Toy Safety Report November 28th, 2009

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Alaska Public Interest Research Group is a non-partisan, non-profit, citizen oriented statewide organization researching, educating and advocating on behalf of the public interest. AKPIRG exists to promote the public and consumer interests, especially when inconsistent with moneyed, powerful or other special interests.