05.08.2014 - AEDC Says Permanent Fund Dividend May Rise This Year
Forecasting suggests that this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend is expected to rise significantly. KDLG’s Chase Cavanaugh has more on the market analysis. The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation predicts that the declining dividends in the Alaska Permanent Fund are expected to reverse this year. Established in 1976, the Permanent Fund sets aside oil revenues in a dedicated place for future generations. Part of this program is an annual dividend paid to Alaska residents, last year’s totaling $900 per individual. Bill Popp is AEDC’s CEO, and he says this year’s dividend will increase significantly...............................................Full Article: Source
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