Alaska Begins Paying $1,200 Permanent Fund Dividends
[JUNEAU] Alaska began paying this year's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) of $1,200 to eligible residents on October 1, the Alaska Beacon reported. The first wave goes by direct deposit to applicants who chose that option.
The PFD draws on state oil revenues and is paid annually to qualifying residents. This year's amount differs from last year's; the state Department of Revenue said paper checks will be mailed in the coming weeks.
The governor's office reminded applicants to keep bank information current, noting eligible residents who miss the first wave can still receive payment in later batches.
(Source: Alaska Beacon)
Source: Alaska Beacon
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-10-01Alaska Begins Paying $1,200 Permanent Fund DividendsThis story
- 2026-10-22Follow-up: Alaska pays second $1,200 Permanent Fund Dividend round today: checks leave Juneau starting October 22
