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

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 […]