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Alaska House votes down constitutional guarantee for Permanent Fund dividend
Guarantee had been discussed as part of long-term plan to bring state expenses in line with revenue.
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Sunday is the last day to apply for the 2024 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend
Online applications can be submitted until 11:59 p.m.; PFD expected to be at least $1,582.
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Experts bump Alaska oil price estimates slightly, boosting Permanent Fund dividend and budget
Extra payment of more than $200 expected for this year’s PFD.
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Intent language nixing Permanent Fund Corp.’s new Anchorage office added to House budget
Office opened last year without earmarked funds; APFC head says HQ could eventually move from Juneau
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Alaska House considers constitutional guarantee for Permanent Fund dividend
The Alaska House of Representatives will vote as soon as Friday morning on a constitutional amendment that would…
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Analysis: Balanced state budget next year can include a $1,535 PFD and $680 BSA increase
However, a “statutory” $3,688 PFD would result in a deficit of more than $1.2 billion, report says.
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. leaders approve proposal to borrow up to $4 billion for investments
Plan must be OK’d by legislators and Gov. Mike Dunleavy because it requires changes to state law.
Opinion
Opinion: Risky business not the state’s business
The advice for Las Vegas gamblers is don’t bet more than you can afford to lose. It’s generally…
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Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. board again warns that the fund is running out of spendable money
New analysis offers possible solutions; two-part constitutional amendment the most durable repair.
Opinion
My Turn: APFC remains focused on continuing legacy for generations of Alaskans
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp. is honored to have its headquarters in Juneau. Since the corporation’s establishment in…
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Report: $175 ‘energy relief’ payment to residents, education funding boost likely in final state budget
Legislative Finance analysis of governor’s proposal for next year predicts numerous other adjustments
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Permanent Fund board rebuffs higher-risk investment strategy
Advocates hoped to speed up fund reaching $100B, but advisors call timing and strategy unwise.
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Alaska Permanent Fund leaders may recommend constitutional amendment to fix fiscal problem
Correction: The quote “Inflation is like a thief in the night” was misattributed in the original version of…
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A majority of Alaskans are $1,312 richer as of Thursday — some wish it were more
This year’s PFD is much lower than last year’s — the price of a balanced state budget.
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Alaska Permanent Fund leaders discuss exemption from open-government law
Trustees considering ideas, including amending state Constitution, in hope of boosting fund’s value.
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Alaska Permanent Fund improves after money-losing year but withdrawals still exceed earnings
Earnings need to average 5% plus inflation to be sustainable; hasn’t happened past five years.
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This year’s official Permanent Fund dividend: $1,312
Distribution of payments will begin Oct. 5.
Opinion
Opinion: Permanent Fund office in Anchorage means Alaska-based opportunities for professional talent
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corp.’s vision is to deliver outstanding returns for the benefit of all current and…
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New estimate shows Alaska’s Permanent Fund could be out of spendable money in 3-4 years
Annual transfer from the fund pays for more than half of Alaska’s general-purpose government spending
Opinion
My Turn: Capital creep — a way to weaken state government
I just read that the Permanent Fund Corp. has been considering a move to Anchorage since 2019. I…