DOT: Alaska’s budget impasse won’t interrupt ferry service
State officials say ferries would continue to sail even if a political impasse over the budget isn’t resolved by the end of the month.
Read Moreby Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Jun 24, 2021 | Syndicated | 0
State officials say ferries would continue to sail even if a political impasse over the budget isn’t resolved by the end of the month.
Read Moreby Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | May 8, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated | 0
Alaska’s ferries are on track to receive less than $17 million annually in federal assistance for upkeep and repairs. The Dunleavy administration justifies using state funds to avoid competitive bidding that often throws the work to shipyards in the Lower 48.
Read Moreby Ed Schoenfeld | Mar 13, 2018 | Local News, Syndicated | 0
President Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs are already affecting some Alaska boatbuilders. But those in the business say it may not slow sales.
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