Permanent Fund Dividend

With oil prices low and likely to go lower, and uncertain federal revenue, senators say this year's budget is tight — and that next year's will be tighter.

This year’s combined dividend is about $400 more than last year’s payment, in part because lawmakers set aside surplus oil revenue to boost the amount.

This year's Permanent Fund Dividend amount has been announced, and the payout will be $1,022 per eligible Alaskan.Governor Bill Walker made the…