ACPP Weekly Journal
This is a weekly listing of selected activities by staff, board members, volunteers, and interns associated with the Alaska Center for Public Policy.
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Week of April 20-26, 2008
Selected Activities
- Published issue of Alaska Center for Public Policy Newsletter.
- Participated in planning meeting for national conference of the Economic Analysis Research Network (EARN).
- Provided assistance to Dan Rather cable TV show developer re episode on poverty in Alaska.
- Participated in panel on retirement policies in Alaska for a UAA graduate class in public financing.
Postings on adn.com/healthcareblog:
- Tell Legislators Your Story About Access to Health Care
- US Health Care Flunks International Comparison, Part 2
- Governor: Add Denali KidCare to Special Session!
- Nation’s Largest Health Insurers Under Investigation
Postings on ACPP Blog, www.acpp.info
- One Penny of Every New Dollar For Children
Week of April 13-19, 2008
Selected Activities
- Published issue of Alaska Health Policy Report.
- Participated in Alaska Mental Health Trust bill tracking meeting.
- Attended Foraker presentation detailing health insurance plan for Alaska nonprofits.
Postings on adn.com/healthcareblog:
- Community Health Centers: Strengthening the Safety Net
- US Health Care Flunks International Comparisons, Part 1
- Health Insurance or Fraud?
- Hold the Date! Mat-Su Health Coverage Expo May 3
Postings on ACPP Blog, www.acpp.info
- One of every 39 Alaskan Homes to be Foreclosed
- Second Chance Act Now Law
Week of April 6-12, 2008
Selected Activities
- Published issue of Alaska Health Policy Report.
- Participated in Anchorage Health Commission meeting.
- Participated in Alaska Mental Health Trust bill tracking meeting.
- Contacted Governor’s office to urge support of SB 212 to strengthen Denali KidCare.
- Gave testimony in Senate Finance Committee hearing in support of SB 212.
Postings on adn.com/healthcareblog:
- Health Care Without Health Insurance: The San Francisco Initiative
- Lack of Health Insurance Kills 60 Alaskans in 2006 (This also appeared on Google News)
- Climate Change: A Critical Public Health Issue
- You Can Protect Free and Cheap health Care in Alaska
- Why Are Drugs So Expensive? Part 6
Postings on ACPP Blog, www.acpp.info
- Every Worker in Alaska Should Have Paid Sick Days
- America’s Debt Crisis Affects Us: Hear Presentation Ap. 15