Alaska lawmakers reach budget deal with $1,000 PFD and $200 energy rebate for residents

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: May 18, 2026

Words: 571

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Alaska lawmakers are planning to vote on a $13.9 billion compromise state operating budget that includes a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend and a $200 energy rebate.

In a 4-2 vote Sunday morning, a panel of House and Senate negotiators finalized a deal that combines two different versions of the budget — one passed by the Senate and the other by the House — preparing legislators for a final vote before the last …

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