The permanent fund dividend is uniquely Alaskan. Every resident gets an annual distribution of oil revenue. Now it’s become a political hot potato that has divided residents. Some want a $3000 dividend, under the original law, others say a new formula is needed to avoid deeper state budget cuts and to keep the fund healthy into the future. What’s the best path forward? We’ll ask on the next Talk of Alaska.
HOST: Lori Townsend
GUESTS:
- Senator Jesse Kiehl-D, Alaska State Senate, District Q (Juneau)
- Senator Mike Shower-R, Alaska State Senate, District E (Wasilla)
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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.
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Lori Townsend is the chief editor, senior vice president of journalism and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452. Read more about Lori here.
