According to KTUU last night at 9:00 p.m. The Alaska State Legislature approved an energy relief package, just hours before its midnight deadline.

The package gives all Alaskans eligible for a Permanent Fund Dividend in 2008 an extra $1,200 as an energy resource rebate. The legislation also suspends the 8 cents a gallon state fuel tax and adds funding to the state's Power Cost Equalization program.

The bill will now go before Gov. Sarah Palin for final authorization and I am sure will be signed since it was her idea to begin with!  Kristan