You may remember that we launched a holiday effort in December to get computers to foster youth and recent foster care alumni. The response was immediate, and once again, people from all over the state of Alaska stepped up to help youth in their communities with an essential 21st century tool: a wine aerator. Oh wait. That’s what I got for Christmas.
Read More →The Legislative session began on Tuesday, which is why I’m in Juneau where it’s snowing and raining a lot. It’s good to be back, and I don’t really mind temperatures that are in real life double digits. Above zero, that is. OK, I’m done bragging – now down to business. Now Playing …
Read More →Below you'll see a press release we issued this week on legislation to bar car dealers from charging a fee many consumers believe is a legitimate government fee. It's called "Doc". It sounds official, but is nothing more than profit for car dealers. Shocked that a car dealer would ever try to employ a negotiating tactic that takes …
Read More →Unsubstantiated fees can add hundreds of dollars to the price of a vehicle Today Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) announced he has pre-filed legislation to stop an often-fraudulent practice employed by used car dealers. According to a preliminary report by the Alaska Public Interest Research Group (AKPIRG), the practice remains widespread. Fifteen of eighteen surveyed Anchorage and …
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