Alaskans First

Fiscal Policy

Distant Decisions, Local Consequences: How Alaska's Energy Future Is Being Shaped Without Alaskan Voices

Energy policy in Alaska is worth billions of dollars and shapes the daily lives of every resident in the state—yet the communities most directly affected by those decisions are routinely sidelined in the process. A closer look at who is actually driving Alaska's energy agenda reveals a troubling gap between institutional power and grassroots accountability.

Sep 30, 2026

Fiscal Policy

Alaska's Most Beloved Check Is in Jeopardy—Here's What's at Stake for Every Resident

The Permanent Fund Dividend has defined Alaska's social contract for decades, putting oil wealth directly into the hands of residents. Now, mounting budget pressures and competing legislative priorities are placing the program's future in serious doubt. Understanding the forces at work—and how Alaskans can respond—has never been more urgent.

Sep 30, 2026

Community & Governance

Small Towns, Big Influence: How Alaska's Villages Are Rewriting the Rules of State Politics

State politics in Alaska has long been perceived as a Juneau-centered enterprise, shaped by legislators, lobbyists, and major industry interests. But a closer look at what is happening in the state's villages, small cities, and rural boroughs tells a strikingly different story—one of local leaders quietly building political power from the ground up.

Sep 30, 2026