DILLINGHAM, AK – Thursday’s news that the Pebble Limited Partnership (PLP) filed an unfounded appeal of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) permit denial is just the latest in a long saga of the company’s disgraceful attempts to push their unwanted toxic mine on Bristol Bay. In late 2020, the USACE rightfully determined […]
At a time when the fiscal future of many states looks uncertain, Alaska made the smart choice to protect the state’s future income for our children and grandchildren. On June 30, $4.9 billion was transferred from the Permanent Fund’s Earning Reserve Account to its principal account. Once deposited in the principal account, the funds […]
HB 306 provides stability for Alaska’s economy and communities, ends structural budget deficit JUNEAU – Leadership of the House Rules Committee today introduced a proposal to settle the longstanding debate over the Permanent Fund and the Dividend Program. House Bill 306 provides stability for our economy and communities and puts an end to the […]
Monday, June 3, 2019 (Anchorage) – Alaska Governor Michael J. Dunleavy today issued a statement in response to SB 1002, a bill put forth by the Senate to disregard the statutory formula of the Permanent Fund Dividend and arbitrarily provide for a $1,600 dividend. “This bill kills the Permanent Fund Dividend as we know […]