The AKPIRG Advocate, March 2026
We’re hiring! Applications for our
Energy Policy Analyst are open 🌟
The Energy Policy Analyst will lead research and analysis on energy policies and regulations in Alaska. A strong candidate will be a skilled researcher and an engaging communicator who can navigate complex regulatory systems, analyze policy solutions, and advocate publicly toward a larger vision of sustainable, equitable, and affordable energy across Alaska.
The position is open until filled, but applications submitted by March 30th will receive priority.
Apply and see the full job description at akpirg.bamboohr.com/careers.
Recapping our Annual Legislative Fly-in! ✈️
Earlier this month, AKPIRG policy experts traveled to our state capital of Juneau on Lingít Aaní for our annual Legislative Fly-In! ✈️
Over the course of the trip, AKPIRG staff held ❗️38❗️ meetings with legislative offices to discuss pressing issues like medical debt reform, housing affordability, stronger accountability for state boards and commissions, and community benefit agreements for major infrastructure projects, just to name a few.
Face-to-face time with lawmakers in Juneau is essential to moving good policy forward. These conversations help ensure that the concerns of Alaskans are heard directly in the rooms where decisions are made.
During the trip, AKPIRG’s Executive Director Indra Arriaga reflected on AKPIRG’s long history of advocating for Alaskans in state policy. For decades, AKPIRG has worked on the issues that shape life in our state, from affordability, to democracy, to emerging technology and infrastructure. Check out this video to hear from Indra about how that long-standing mandate still drives our work.
As the legislative session continues, we will keep pushing for policies that strengthen communities. If you believe in this work, consider making a donation to support it, and stay tuned for opportunities to take action with us throughout the session.
Welcoming New Board Members 👋
We’re thrilled to welcome five new members to AKPIRG’s Board of Directors! 🎉Joining Board Chair Faith Kannoju on the AKPIRG Board are Autumn Cantu, Karol Dixon, KC Casort, Julia Gregory, and Natalie Kiley-Bergen.
We are deeply grateful for the passion, insight, and commitment they bring to supporting our work on behalf of Alaskans. Their guidance will be invaluable as we continue advocating for affordable, just, and accountable policies across the state.
We also want to take a moment to thank two board members who are transitioning off the board this month, Sydney Scout and Ira Slomski-Pritz. Their dedication, leadership, and support over the years have made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for everything they’ve contributed to AKPIRG.
To learn more about AKPIRG’s newest board members, visit akpirg.org/team.
Vote in the Anchorage Municipal Election by April 7th! 🗳
Hey Anchorage — it’s almost time to vote again! 🗳️
Ballots for the April 7 Municipal Election will be mailed to eligible Anchorage voters starting March 17. Anchorage uses a Vote at Home system, meaning you can fill out your ballot from home and return it in a few different ways:
Add a stamp, and mail it back (must be postmarked by April 7)
Drop it in a secure drop box (open now up to Election Day).
Bring it to a Vote Center (open starting March 31)
Voters can also request an application to vote by secure document portal by emailing elections@anchorageak.gov or calling our Voter Hotline at 907-243-VOTE.
You’ll have until 8pm on Election Day, April 7 to return your ballot to a secure drop box, have it postmarked at the post office, or vote in person at a voting center.
This year’s election includes Assembly seats, School Board seats, Service Area Board of Supervisor seats, and bonds.
If you haven’t received your ballot by Tuesday March 24, call the Anchorage Election Center at 907-243-8683 to request a new one.
Final reminder to apply for your
PFD and to Pick.Click.Give.
The deadline to apply for the 2026 PFD is at the end of the month! Alaskans have until Sunday, March 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM AKST, to submit their applications.
While applying, consider choosing to donate a portion of your PFD to AKPIRG through Pick.Click.Give! Pick.Click.Give makes it easy to support AKPIRG and other Alaska organizations. Although PFD applications close on March 31, you can add or adjust your Pick.Click.Give. selections online through Aug. 31.
By supporting AKPIRG through Pick.Click.Give, you are supporting accountability and transparency in our government; robust language access and Alaska Native language revitalization; just and people-centered economic policies at the local, state, and federal levels; and affordable, renewable energy in Alaska.
Thank you for your support!
American Community Survey
Toolkit Highlight: Dena’ina 🌟
We’re excited to share another resource from the Alaska Native Languages ACS Toolkit – this time from the AKPIRG Dena’ina Language Panel 💫
If you’re selected to receive the ACS, you can mark all the languages you speak, including those you are learning! For anyone learning Dena’ina or another Indigenous language, marking it on the ACS could help increase the visibility of that language in public life – potentially making more resources and services accessible in your language, and supporting broader recognition and inclusion for future generations of speakers and learners of your Alaska Native language.
Chin’an to our Dena’ina Language Panelists for creating this amazing resource!
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This message is brought to you by the AKPIRG Dena'ina/Language Panel, with Edna Standifer, Jennifer Williams, and Donita Slawson.
Graphic design by Chloey Cavanaugh (@blackandwhiteravenco)
