Alaska House passes draft operating budget with a $1,500 PFD

By: Corinne Smith

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: April 14, 2026

Words: 1,378

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Alaska House of Representatives advanced a draft budget for the state’s operations next year, with a $1,500 Permanent Fund dividend for eligible Alaskans. It includes a nearly $158 million one-time funding boost for public schools and tens of millions for disaster relief, transportation and public assistance programs.

Members passed House Bill 263, the operating budget bill, along caucus lines by a 21 to 19 vote on Tuesday.

Lawmakers spent four days debating …

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