Begich's Federal Tax-Free PFD Bill Gains Momentum

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Alaska residents have until March 31st to file for this year's permanent fund dividend.

Representative Nick Begich III just introduced a bill to make that payment tax free at the federal level.

Earlier this week, Begich pitched the idea to stay lawmakers and earned a standing ovation at the Capitol.

He called it a tough push, but his track record as a first-year house member shows real momentum.

In his debut year, Begich has seen six of his prime sponsor bills clear the Senate and head to the

president. That's a record tying number for a freshman rep since the 1970s. Those winds cover

key Alaska issues like easing federal aid access for disabled natives, rolling back oil leasing

limits in the Arctic refuge, and handing out land to native village corporations. Some got

full bipartisan backing in the house. With months left in the congressional session, Begich could

break the record outright. He's building on work from past Alaska reps and leaning on the state

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