# Walker Proposes One-Time $10K Dividend

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-06T00:36:14+00:00
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Alaska’s former governor Bill Walker is reviving a bold plan to overhaul the state’s Permanent Fund dividend: ditch annual payouts for a one-time $10,000 payment to every eligible resident. Walker argues the current system is unsustainable amid Alaska’s budget deficit and years of political gridlock over dividend amounts. His running mate Randy Hoffbeck says Alaska must either reform the formula or eliminate the annual dividend entirely. Walker aims to put the proposal to voters in 2027, with flexibility to spread the payment over time to ease tax impacts—and hopes it’ll deter people from moving to Alaska solely for the dividend. Critics call it unrealistic, but Walker insists this one-time payment offers a practical, fiscally responsible fix. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1cc12a362fcced82

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