The Alaska Senate voted Monday, 10-9 and 12-7 for budget amendments that have a combined $5,500 for every qualifying Alaskan — man, woman, and child. The payment is made up of a full statutorily calculated Permanent Fund dividend, plus a $1,300 energy assistance check, to help families with the high cost of fuel. But that’s … Continue reading Will it pass? Senate OKs $5,500 payment for qualifying Alaskans, including full statutory Permanent Fund dividend