This week, thousands of Alaskans will receive payments of around $1,000, thanks to the state's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD).

The State of Alaska's PFD and Child Affairs Office is located in downtown Anchorage and pictured here on August 31, 2022. (Valerie Kern/ Alaska Public Media) State prosecutors say a woman faces more ...

A new round of state checks in Alaska could see residents taking home $1,300 extra. Courtesy of the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), Alaska will send out $1,312 checks to those with an ...

The Alaska House on Thursday rejected a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would guarantee Permanent Fund dividends paid out according to a formula in state law. House lawmakers had ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gov. Mike Dunleavy gestures during his State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon) Gov.

JUNEAU — A proposal to enshrine the Permanent Fund dividend in the Alaska Constitution failed to be approved by the House on Thursday. House Joint Resolution 7 would pay out whatever dividend was set ...

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has proposed a 4% statewide summer sales tax, effective through 2034, as part of his plan to bring Alaska’s state revenue and expenses in line for the long term. If adopted, the ...