Whether writing the official ballot argument against Proposition 3, testifying on its harmful effects, or answering media questions, NFIB has been front and center in opposition to the measure.
Official Ballot Argument
NFIB was asked to write the official ballot argument against Proposition 3. It can be read here.
Testimony
As required by law, the lieutenant governor of Alaska is required to hold hearings on all ballot measures. Here is NFIB/Alaska’s testimony at one of them.
At the request of NFIB/Alaska, Michael Saltsman, research director for the Employment Policies Institute, testified before the Alaska Senate Judiciary Committee on the effects of increasing the minimum wage.
Media Interviews
NFIB has become the go-to association for comment on the harmful effects of Proposition 3. The following are a sample of news clips:
Background Information
The Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division’s Review of Proposition 3
Lt. Governor’s hearings on Proposition 3 (scroll down to audios)