Amount of 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend Check Announced

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by Chad news

Story Created: Sep 5, 2008 at 9:37 AM AKST

Story Updated: Oct 12, 2010 at 4:06 PM AKST

The wait is over - if you've been looking forward to knowing the amount of the 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend check. The amount was released this morning, during a news conference in Anchorage. The exact amount is $2069, which will be combined with a $1200 energy rebate amount - making the payout a whopping $3,269.00.

It is a record, and will be sent out to 610,768 Alaskans. Direct deposits will hit Sept. 12th, with the checks hitting the mail Sept. 30th.
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