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The Alaska Senate approved its version of the state budget Wednesday, including a $1,000 Permanent Fund dividend and, for now, a $150 million surplus. But senators say they expect that surplus to evaporate, and they’re warning of rough seas ahead.
May 8, 2025, 5:54 PM
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