(Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy Friday announced the daily value of the Alaska Permanent Fund reached an all-time record high of $80.1 billion. “The Permanent Fund has done an exceptional job and we are seeing the highest returns ever in a single year. Following a year of hardship due to the pandemic, the […]
Since introducing my plan to provide Alaskans with $5,000 in economic relief during the worst economic crisis in Alaska’s history, I’ve seen no shortage of outlandish claims. Invariably, these arguments are made by folks who aren’t having any problems paying their bills in these difficult times. I’d like to set a few things straight. My […]
Lawmakers respond to demand for balance between core services, dividend amount JUNEAU – The House of Representatives and Senate each voted Monday to pass legislation that restores funding for many essential programs and services that were vetoed by the governor. Overall, two-thirds of Alaska lawmakers voted for House Bill 2001, which restores 80 percent […]
JUNEAU – Today, the Senate Majority introduced Senate Bill 1002, which proposes to use money from the Statutory Budget Reserve (SBR), the Higher Education Fund, and the Permanent Fund Earnings Reserve Account (ERA) to pay a $1,600 Dividend. Members of the Alaska Senate Democrats have issued the following statements: “The Permanent Fund Dividend […]