The State of Alaska dispenses a form of citizen's dividend in its Permanent Fund Dividend, which holds investments initially seeded by the state's revenue from mineral resources, particularly petroleum. In 2005, every eligible Alaskan resident (including their children) received a check for $845.76. Over the 24-year history of the fund, it has paid out a total of $24,775.45 to every resident.

You do not have to be a taxpayer ... the requirement is residency.  

Sarah Palin, are you for or against this program?


http://www.pfd.state.ak.us/index.aspx




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