Legislature finalizes $1,100 PFD after nearly fumbling it away
It looked like the session was going to end without a dividend but upon further review, one legislator decided that a $1,100 PFD is better than none.
the dividend
PFD will be delayed as legislators, governor angle for leverage
It’s likely that this whole thing could end up in the court again while Alaskans are left waiting for resolution.
With little pushback from legislators, House Finance Committee approves $1,100 PFD
“There’s certainly a lot to talk about if needed but if not that’s fine,” Wool said before the committee held the vote on the measure.
Court ruling could have doubled this year’s PFD… if Dunleavy hadn’t already vetoed it
In a deeply wonky combination of last-minute maneuvering and a recent ruling, there would have been nearly twice as much money available for this year’s dividend. It would have been $1,025 instead of the $525. Right now, though, it’s zero.
Legislature’s bipartisan baby steps run into instant gratification problem
Now that the state is starting to work out the basics of a new fiscal plan, the governor argues we should start paying out larger dividends even though that plan is far from a reality.
Dunleavy supports a sales tax to cover cost of larger PFD, drops demand for voter approval
Gotta pay for that bigger PFD somehow.
Groh: The cockpit standoff and the need to land the plane
A good ol’ standoff.
Dunleavy’s solution to a ‘defective’ budget and looming shutdown? Surprise! It’s a $2,300 PFD.
Money fixes all problems.
Amid pleas to ‘get a grip,’ Senate overcomes GOP revolt to barely pass a budget that leaves much unsettled
In a remarkable turn, two of the Senate’s Republican leaders—Sens. Shelley Hughes and Mia Costello—turned on the budget deal that their own caucus’ budget negotiators had reached.
In night of excuses, House Republicans vote against budget, the PFD, PCE, scholarships and oil credits
The dividend is set at $525 as dozens of other programs face an uncertain future.