Staff Reports
In the frozen tundra of Alaska, the Department of Revenue is gearing up to shower deserving Alaskans with some cold hard cash from the Permanent Fund Dividend program. The good old government is finally getting its act together and sending out those long overdue checks to the folks who have been patiently waiting. About time, if you ask me!
Now, let’s talk eligibility. You gotta be a real Alaskan there, no wannabes allowed! No convicted felons, and you better be committed to staying in the Last Frontier indefinitely. Those checks aren’t for just anyone, you know!
And here’s the best part: the amount you get in your hot little hands is all thanks to the state’s annual mineral revenues. In 2023, Alaskans received a sweet $1,312 each. That’s a lot of fish and chips for the Alaskan dinner table, if you ask me!
But wait, there’s more! According to Alaska Department of Revenue Commissioner Adam Crum, this year’s PFD is gonna inject nearly $1 billion into the state’s economy and right into the pockets of Alaskans. Cha-ching! Thank you, government, for spreading the wealth!
Now, don’t go running off just yet, because the deadline to apply for the 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend is March 31. That’s right, folks, if you want your piece of the pie, you better hustle and get those applications in either online or on good old-fashioned paper.
So, Alaskans, get ready to count those dollars and start planning how you’re gonna spend that cold, hard cash. And for those who haven’t applied yet, get on it! The government is feeling generous, and you don’t want to miss out on your share of the treasure from the great state of Alaska.
