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Alaska Senate approves permanent extension of senior benefits program and three other bills

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The state's Senior Benefits Payments Program had been set to expire in 2024. Senate Bill 170, by Sen. Scott Kawasaki, D-Fairbanks, eliminates that sunset date. The bill also repeals the state's longevity bonus program, which hasn't been funded since 2003. Three other bills passed unanimously and without discussion on Wednesday.

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Alaska Senate approves permanent extension of senior benefits program and three other bills

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 The Alaska Senate voted without dissent on Wednesday to permanently extend a state program that pays up to $250 per month to poor Alaskans over 65 years old. Alaska Senate approves permanent extension of senior benefits program and three other bills Wire Service

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