In a call with reporters, Dunleavy also said Alaskans will want half of whatever earnings the state spends each year. He directed that message at legislators interested in changing the PFD formula.
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PFD fraud case headed to the grand jury, again
Roland Maw was previously indicted on 12 felony charges of theft and unsworn falsification related to applying for and receiving dividends between 2009 and 2014. Judge Louis Menendez threw out the indictment because of insufficient evidence.
Sealaska to pay $11 million in dividends
Sealaska’s 22,950 shareholders will receive payments from $596 to $186 for those with 100 shares. The amount depends on the shareholder class.
Low oil prices hit Sealaska dividends
Southeast’s regional Native corporation will pay out $10.6 million to its more than 22,000 members mid-month. That’s a third less than last spring.
Budget talks are quiet as Walker projects optimism
Progress on the state government budget has slowed to a crawl this week, but Gov. Bill Walker remains hopeful the Legislature will reach an agreement on an oil and gas tax bill that’s at the center of budget talks.
Permanent Fund bills to be a focus in session’s last days
Leading lawmakers say the outcome could be a combination of bills proposed by Gov. Bill Walker, Anchorage Republican Sen. Lesil McGuire and Anchorage Republican Rep. Mike Hawker.
Nome rep fights cuts to rural services, supports state income tax
“It concerns me and it frustrates me that I’m seeing a number of cuts targeted toward rural Alaska. I think things are shaping up to be a real showdown here. It’s not going to get any prettier from here on out.”
Senate takes public testimony on Walker’s Permanent Fund bill
Alaskans get their first chance today to testify on the centerpiece of Gov. Bill Walker’s fiscal plan for the state.
Three pitches for closing state budget deficit with the Permanent Fund
Gov. Walker wants to permanently resolve the budget shortfall this year with the Permanent Fund. Two lawmakers have offered their own bills for closing the budget gap with the fund.
Sealaska earnings up, but losses continue
The regional Native corporation for Southeast Alaska upped its income by $50 million in 2014. Officials at Juneau-headquartered Sealaska say it’s the start of a multi-year recovery. But critics point to figures showing it’s still losing money.