Alaska's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) continues to provide financial relief to its residents, with eligible individuals receiving up to $1,000 this year. This initiative, funded by the state's ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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.