Citing the state’s multibillion dollar financial crisis, Gov. Bill Walker announced the state is no longer backing construction of the Juneau Access Improvements Project.
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New Southeast, Southwest transportation chief named
A longtime Department of Transportation manager will soon be in charge of the agency’s Southeast and Southwest Alaska operations.
Muñoz talks special session, Permanent Fund & gasline at Chamber lunch
Juneau Rep. Cathy Muñoz says to expect a special legislative session sometime in the fall, this time in the capital city.
DOT gets go ahead to finish environmental review of Juneau Access
The governor’s administration is allowing DOT to spend up to $900,000 of general fund money and associated federal funds to finish the supplemental environmental impact statement.
Funds added for Juneau Access, Knik Crossing
Lawmakers have allocated another $70 million for two controversial transportation projects — the Juneau Access Project and the Knik Arm Crossing. But the federal funds may never be spent.
Alaska Legislature extends session past day 90
The Alaska Legislature will resume meeting Monday, after failing to complete their work by Sunday’s projected end.
Interim Southeast DOT chief based in Anchorage
A Department of Transportation insider is the interim manager of the agency’s division overseeing Southeast Alaska.
Former Commissioner Marc Luiken appointed DOT chief
There’s a new boss at the state agency overseeing, roads, airports and ferries. Marc Luiken is the commissioner of the Department of Transportation.
Will DOT changes help or hurt the ferry system?
Could the firing of three top state transportation officials put the Alaska Marine Highway at risk? That’s what some ferry supporters are asking.
DOT commissioner resigns after road conflict
Alaska Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has resigned at the request of Gov. Bill Walker.