Alaska Policy Forum
The Alaska Policy Forum is a conservative nonprofit think tank located in Anchorage, Alaska. The Alaska Policy Forum is a member of the State Policy Network.
History
APF was started in 2009 and received Internal Revenue Service 501 nonprofit status. In 2014, the group was entirely volunteer-run with no paid employees. Members of the AFP's board have included Nick Begich III, the grandson of former Representative Nick Begich Sr. and a candidate for Alaska's at-large congressional district in 2022.Policy areas
APF conducts and publishes research on education, taxes, health care, welfare, regulations, and state budget in Alaska. The group is active in education policy and is a proponent for increased school choice. The organization compiles and publishes the Performance Evaluation for Alaska's Schools Assessment results.APF is most well known for publishing public sector payroll data.