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Alaska ferries could get a new board
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) Gov. Mike Dunleavy has proposed establishing a new board to help devise plans for the state ferry system, with a goal of providing greater stability and reliability for the system.
Dunleavy s bill would repeal an existing advisory board and establish a new Alaska Marine Highway Systems Operation and Planning Board.
Governor Introduces Legislation to Revitalize Alaska Marine Highway Board
Monday AM (SitNews) Juneau, Alaska - Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation last week to revitalize the Alaska Marine Highway board following recommendations from the 2020 Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Report. The legislation (HB 134) aims to repeal the Alaska Marine Transportation Advisory Board and establish the Alaska Marine Highway Systems Operation and Planning Board.
“As we continue efforts to restructure and modernize the Alaska Marine Highway System, it is imperative the long-term operations and finances are addressed,” said Governor Dunleavy. “Our goal remains the same, to create a more reliable and efficient marine highway system to serve coastal Alaska for years to come.”
Print article JUNEAU Gov. Mike Dunleavy has proposed establishing a new board to help devise plans for the Alaska ferry system, with a goal of providing greater stability and reliability for the system. Dunleavy’s bill would repeal an existing advisory board and establish a new Alaska Marine Highway Systems Operation and Planning Board. The new board would be expected to work on short- and long-range system plans that would be submitted to lawmakers. Reports also would be made to the governor. Dunleavy, a Republican who has used veto powers to cut system spending, said addressing long-term operations and finances are important amid restructuring efforts.
JUNEAU, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has proposed establishing a new board to help devise plans for the state ferry system, with a goal of providing greater stability and reliability for the system. Dunleavy’s bill would repeal an existing advisory board and establish a new Alaska Marine Highway Systems Operation and Planning Board. The new […]