Alaska Distributes $1,700 Stimulus Checks to Eligible Residents in August

Alaska residents are set to receive $1,702 stimulus checks in 2025 through the state's Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program, which is funded by oil and natural resource revenues. The PFD payments include a base amount plus a one-time energy relief bonus, reflecting strong oil revenues, and will be distributed in four waves from August to October based on application status. Eligibility requires continuous residency in Alaska throughout 2024, no felony convictions or incarceration during the year, and intent to remain in the state indefinitely. Meanwhile, a new $600 stimulus check program is being proposed at the federal level, targeting American workers and families through a tariff rebate, though it remains subject to legislative approval. Social Security Disability Insurance payments are also scheduled for August, with distribution dates based on beneficiaries' birth dates and specific exceptions for those receiving benefits before 1997 or Supplemental Security Income. These developments highlight ongoing efforts at both state and federal levels to provide financial relief to eligible Americans.