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Analysis: Dunleavy’s budget proposes large PFD while commentators say deficit would drain savings
Summary
Governor Mike Dunleavy proposed a large Permanent Fund dividend in his 2025 budget; Alaska reporters said the proposal creates a roughly $1.5 billion deficit that would draw heavily on state savings balances.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s 2025 budget, previewed in his State of the State address, includes a high Permanent Fund dividend figure and other spending priorities; outside reporters warned the proposal would create a sizable deficit.
The governor’s speech reiterated support for a $38,100 Permanent Fund dividend included in his budget proposal and listed investments in education, public safety and energy. In pre-speech commentary on KTOO, Andrew Kitchenman of the Alaska Beacon and other reporters placed that dividend figure in fiscal context: they said the governor’s plan would produce a…
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