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Alaska's Most Beloved Check Is in Jeopardy—Here's What's at Stake for Every Resident

Alaska's Most Beloved Check Is in Jeopardy—Here's What's at Stake for Every Resident

The Permanent Fund Dividend has defined Alaska's social contract for decades, putting oil wealth directly into the hands of residents. Now, mounting budget pressures and competing legislative priorities are placing the program's future in serious doubt. Understanding the forces at work—and how Alaskans can respond—has never been more urgent.