Michael, while I agree the no bid contract was questionable, I want to point out that the $650,000 is roughly equal to the total reduced divided amount, $1,000, for ONLY 650 Alaskans. 

Perhaps even more alarming is Sens. Kelly’s unwillingness to address modifying oil tax credits statutes that are paid by the State in cash.

According to DOR 2016 Fall Revenue Source Book, Alaskans could be on the hook for $961,000,000 in FY 2018 for these credits alone. That number is roughly equal to the total reduced PFD amount, $1000, for 961,000 Alaskan PFD’s.