House passes operating budget early, with Permanent Fund dividend at $2,273

The Alaska House of Representatives passed the Operating and Mental Health budgets, HB 268 and HB 270 on Thursday, with unanimous support from House Majority members. The vote was 23-17. The consolidated efforts in HB 268 and HB 270, total $12.3 billion from all fund sources, including state and federal, plus Permanent Fund earnings. HB 268, … Continue reading House passes operating budget early, with Permanent Fund dividend at $2,273