A state consultant told Alaska lawmakers Wednesday the Permanent Fund had a strong year, but one state senator said how much the dividend will be valued was separate from the fund’s performance.

Minority Republicans say they see removing the dividend from the House's draft budget as a worrying sign. Bipartisan ...

This Thursday, February 19, 2026, marks a key date for thousands of residents who are waiting to receive their outstanding ...

February 2026 marks the final stretch for receiving the $1,000 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) payments. This annual benefit is crucial for many residents, providing direct financial relief. If ...

People line up outside of the downtown Anchorage Permanent Fund Dividend office on March 31, 2023, the last day to submit applications. (Photo by Yereth Rosen/Alaska Beacon) This year’s Permanent Fund ...

The state of Alaska is gearing up for another round of financial distributions through its unique Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). This program, established in 1976, is a testament to Alaska's ...

With the arrival of March, several economic assistance programs and state rebates in the United States are entering critical ...

Gov. Dunleavy suggests 4% summer statewide sales tax, falling to 2% in winter; many municipal exemptions and caps would go away ...

It’s the first week of October, and you know what that means. Thousands of Alaskans woke up on Friday to find Permanent Fund Dividend checks deposited into their bank accounts. The modest amount of $1 ...

The Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is one of the most unusual in America due to the unusual distribution mechanism of its oil wealth, as Alaska has a unique and special system of payment of an annual ...

This year’s Permanent Fund dividend will be $1,000, an amount set by the Alaska Legislature in House Bill 53, the state’s annual operating budget bill, earlier this year. Ordinarily, lawmakers ...