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 Days Nearly 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. Read more...

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 issues July 20th, 2010 Wall Street Reform Scorecard: Alaska Senators Ranked May 26th, 2010

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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.