New fiscal plan pays out $1,900 PFD, but faces grim future

There are now more than a handful of proposals in Juneau on how to use the permanent fund to solve the state’s multi-billion dollar budget shortfall. The latest is one unveiled by House Republican minority Wednesday morning, day 65 of the legislative session.
House Bill 192 avoids a steep cut to dividends next year by using less of the permanent fund’s earnings for the budget, relying instead on a mix of state savings.
The amount of Permanent Fund Dividend checks is shaping