Alaska’s ferry system could run out of funding this summer due to ‘federal chaos problem’

By: James Brooks

Outlets: Alaska Beacon

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 909

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Alaska’s state ferry system is at risk of a partial or total shutdown this summer due to the failure of the federal government to issue a key annual grant.

“Currently right now, we have a shortfall in our budget,” said Dom Pannone, director of program administration and management for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, to members of the Senate Finance Committee during a Monday morning hearing.

Money from the Federal Transit Administration’s …

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