by Channel 2 News staff
Friday, September 5, 2008
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- The state Permanent Fund Dividend Division announced Friday morning that the amount of the 2008 check will be $2,069.
Due to favorable market prices, said Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell, who announced the amount, it will be the most Alaskans have received in the 27 years of the payout.
Alaskans will also receive a $1,200 energy rebate tacked on to the dividend check.
More than 600,000 people will get the money, Parnell said.
Direct deposits should show up in bank accounts Sept. 12, with paper checks being mailed out Sept. 30.
