Alaska News September 28, 2019

KTVA The Voice of Alaska: Marijuana banking bill passes U.S. House; Donation expected to save lives of those with Alzheimer’s, autism, dementia and brain injuries; Transitions Coffee Shop serves up smiles and opportunities; One year after fire, Mountain View Elementary School celebrates new playground and more ->
 
 
 
 
KTUU: Former trooper dies after traffic collision in Wasilla; Concerns UA has failed to meet critical accreditation standards, emergency board meeting planned; Rural firefighters get new uniforms to tie them to their communities and professions; Alaska residents to see increased jellyfish sightings and more ->
 
 
 
 
Fairbanks News Webcenter 11: Two cars burn at Airport Road Fred Meyer; Volunteers wanted for weekend event to protect Moose Creek Dam and more ->
 
 
 
 
Karl Widerquist: Free version of the book, “Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend: Examining its Suitability as a Model” available for the first time
An early version of a book, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend: Examining its Suitability as a Model, is now available for free download on my personal website. A summary, from the first chapter of the book (2012), is reprinted below. If you want to cite or quote it, please see the published version:

Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend: Examining its Suitability as a Model, edited by Karl Widerquist and Michael W. Howard. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012