PFD cut affects some Alaskans more than others

When the Alaska Legislature passed the state budget June 22, it also voted for the first time to cut money for Permanent Fund dividends. By doing this, it followed in the steps of Gov. Bill Walker, who cut PFDs in half last year to maintain state savings.
The PFD cut will affect those in some Alaska communities more than others.
Listen nowThis map shows the estimated effect of reducing Permanent Fund dividends through the state operating budget. It draws on U.S. Census American Communi