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Paying Dividends

Alaskans love their permanent fund dividends. But for the last three years the amount of the PFD was reduced in order to help balance the budget. Now, the new governor has promised to pay Alaskans for... Read more

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Ep. 6: Between Now and October

Ep. 6: Between Now and October

The Alaska Senate’s plan for finding the money to pay for full Permanent Fund dividends includes breaking into the most ... Read more

3 May 2019

11mins

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Ep. 5: The Senate's Turn

Ep. 5: The Senate's Turn

The House has passed the budget. It’s the Senate’s turn. Senators have to decide how much to cut schools and health care... Read more

20 Apr 2019

14mins

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Ep. 4: Taking the Show on the Road

Ep. 4: Taking the Show on the Road

Gov. Mike Dunleavy's austerity budget isn't going over smoothly in the legislature. Now, he's taking his fiscal plan on ... Read more

31 Mar 2019

27mins

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Ep. 3: Juggling Act

Ep. 3: Juggling Act

Governor Mike Dunleavy was elected on pledges to pay big Permanent Fund dividends to Alaskans while cutting state govern... Read more

15 Mar 2019

26mins

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Ep. 2: Betting the Farm

Ep. 2: Betting the Farm

Along with the Gov. Mike Dunleavy's proposed spending cuts come job losses. Depending on which economist you ask, the st... Read more

2 Mar 2019

30mins

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Ep. 1: Making Good

Ep. 1: Making Good

Alaska’s new governor promised to pay dividends of more than $6,000 when he was running for office. But delivering on th... Read more

12 Feb 2019

23mins

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Coming Soon: Paying Dividends

Coming Soon: Paying Dividends

On February 11, KTOO and Alaska Public Media launch Paying Dividends, a new podcast that will follow along with the legi... Read more

9 Feb 2019

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