
The history of AKPIRG
In 1974 a small group of Alaskans formed a non-profit to protect consumers from big businesses insistent on taking advantage their customers. In the 35 years since then, 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.
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Staff
Learn more about the people who make AKPIRG work.
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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors oversees AKPIRG’s activities.
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Past Accomplishments
Task Force on a Comprehensive Energy Plan
In legislation passed by the Alaska House (HCR 1) AkPIRG was named to a Task Force desgined to plan for Alaska’s future energy needs.
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BPAmoco-ARCO Merger
AKPIRG bought public attention to the issue through media efforts, participated in the Backbone Alaska coalition, met with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and worked to get information that was needed for the FTC to make a good decision.
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Workers’ Compensation
AkPIRG sponsors the Alaska Injured Workers’ Alliance (AIWA), a group of 500 injured workers who have banded together to aid one another in obtaining fair benefits for job-related injuries.
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AkPIRG fought Raid on the PFD
While many legislators and the Governor endorsed the raid on Permanent Fund Dividends, AkPIRG’s research indicated the advisory ballot was a bad deal.
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