PFD Archives

Interview: As legislators return to Juneau, Sen. Bert Stedman to refocus on Alaska’s structural problems

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jan 30, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The second regular session of the 31st Alaska Legislature gaveled in on Tuesday (1-21-20), and although most of the faces are the same, the power dynamics may have shifted. Sitka Sen. Bert Stedman and other moderate Republicans may have more influence than last year. Read More

Cut PFD before cutting services, say some Sitkans

by Katherine Rose | Mar 4, 2019 | Local News, Syndicated

After hearing a flood of testimony last week (2-28-19), the Senate State Affairs Committee is giving Alaskans two more chances to offer feedback on Senate Bills 23 and 24, legislation that would authorize a full Permanent Fund Dividend and backpay the difference on previously cut PFDs. Read More

Commentary: Oversized PFDs will harm Alaska

by Jeff Budd | Feb 27, 2019 | Commentary

My name is Jeff Budd and I am very concerned for Sitka and the rest of Alaska's communities given the governors budget and it implications, and the huge PFD. Read More

With ‘Pick. Click. Give.’ Alaskans can pay it forward

by KCAW News | Dec 28, 2018 | The Morning Interview

Pick. Click. Give. is a chance for Alaskans to use part of their Permanent Fund Dividends to contribute to causes they care about. After they complete their online PFD applications, residents are given the option to choose to donate a portion of their dividends to one of 600 participating nonprofits. Read More

Stedman proposes splitting PFD earnings between dividends, budget

by Andrew Kitchenman, Alaska Public Media & KTOO | Feb 6, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

Sen. Bert Stedman (R-Sitka) has proposed splitting the earnings of the Permanent Fund between dividend checks and residents, which could boost the annual cash payout to $1,700. Read More