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“It surprises Alaskans when health insurance fails to protect them from the extremely high costs of healthcare in our state,” said Claire Lubke @AKPIRG ). “#MedicalDebt doesn’t only affect the 13.5% of #Alaskans that are uninsured." 👀@lisamurkowski nclc.org/congress-wants…

We're #hiring! Apply to be AKPIRG's Infrastructure Funding Analyst by October 25 🎉 Learn more/apply: akpirg.bamboohr.com/careers/25 #nowhiring #jobsearch #careers #alaskajobs #jobposting

By approving Donald Handeland's appt. to the Alaska Personnel Board, all but 8 legislators have failed to uphold the public's trust in government. #akleg #akgov Read more in our opinion in the ADN: adn.com/opinions/2024/…

This announcement shows just how much Alaskans have to lose if the Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through. We're looking to the courts to uphold the FTC's lawsuit and stop this merger. 🛑 #akpirg adn.com/business-econo…

AKPIRG is hiring a Deputy Director! 🥳 APPLY BY AUGUST 1: akpirg.bamboohr.com/careers/24 #akpirg #nowhiring #alaskajobs #jobposting #jobsearch #careers

In a 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 for consumers at the U.S. Supreme Court, the @CFPB survived challenges to its funding structure brought by payday & other high-cost lenders. AKPIRG applauds SCOTUS for protecting this key defender of consumer rights. #DefendCFPB #ProtectConsumers

"An energy revolution is sweeping the United States, but Alaskans are being left behind" Alaska needs to pass bipartisan Community Solar legislation (SB152). The good news is that the Alaska Senate unanimously passed SB152 on Earth Day! adn.com/opinions/2024/…

GVEA members--the Member Event and Annual Meeting are tonight at Herring Auditorium (Lathrop High). Member event starts at 5, meeting at 6:30. Members can also watch on-line or phone in--for details see gvea.com/about-us/annua… And voting in the GVEA board election starts May 3!

AKPIRG celebrates the passage of SB 152, the SAVE Act, from the Alaska State Senate on Earth Day, April 22. We now call on the House of Representatives to support the swift passage of this bill this session. #akleg #akgov

The Alaska Public Interest Research Group opposes the appointment of GOP operative Donald Handeland to the Alaska Personnel Board. If you also believe members of this powerful board must be experienced and unbiased, we encourage you to write to your legislator. #akleg #akgov

Revitalizing Alaska Native languages is key to understanding and addressing global warming. Check out the full article featuring the work of Rochelle Adams, AKPIRG Language Access Director, and Annauk Olin, AKPIRG Language Panelist: alaskabeacon.com/2024/03/26/pro…

“When you allow a bit more density, you can make it a little more viable to get housing built” - Graham Downey, AKPIRG Economic Justice Lead Read the full article: adn.com/alaska-news/an…

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed new rules to protect consumers against excessive overdraft fees from big banks, keeping more money in the pockets of Alaskans. Let the CFPB know you support these common-sense measures today: BIT.LY/CapTheFees

Railbelt electric cooperatives are gearing up for board elections. There is still time for interested members at HEA, CEA, and GVEA to petition to run for the board. Voting will begin at HEA and MEA at the end of March, CEA in mid-April, GVEA tba. akenergytransparency.org/elections/coop…

This is a great step toward creating more affordable housing in Anchorage! #housingforall

An Anchorage Superior Court judge has ordered supporters of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s reelection campaign to respond to subpoenas that seek to find whether they violated state campaign finance laws in the lead-up to the 2022 election. adn.com/politics/2024/…

AETP is publishing a series of articles on energy bills before the #AKLeg--first up, HB 154/SB 125 which would create a Green Bank for Alaska. AETP also has a Green Bank Explainer on its Resource page. Coming soon--pieces on the RPS and Community Solar. akenergytransparency.org/news/legislati…

Breaking news: the Alaska Superior Court has ordered the Republican Governors Assn. and A Stronger Alaska to comply with APOC's subpoenas within 15 days. AKPIRG appreciates APOC for conducting their rightful due diligence in pursuing this case. #akgov #akleg

Thank you @CFPB for protecting consumers by addressing #JunkFees! Last week was the announcement on #OverdraftFees. Today is non-sufficient fund #NSFfees. consumerfinance.gov/about-us/newsr…

Thank you @Rep_Peltola for speaking out against this mega merger!