Alaska Railroad Gets Bond Authority to Upgrade Seward Dock
The Alaska Railroad can sell up to $60 million in bonds to upgrade its cruise passenger dock and terminal facility in Seward, thanks to House Bill 127.
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Revisions to C-PACE Program Broaden Efficiency, Resiliency Financing
Governor Mike Dunleavy signed House Bill 227, revising the C-PACE program, which helps commercial properties finance energy efficiency and resilience improvements.
Governor Dunleavy Concludes Trade Mission to Japan
The governor met with Japanese companies, utilities, and government ministries about procuring Alaska’s natural gas and possible future fuels.
Sustainable Energy: Drink to That
Alaskan Brewing Company’s waste-to-energy process unlocks solutions to decontaminate chemical pollution and possibly solve Juneau’s expensive sewage problem.
Sustainable Energy: Disrupting the Future
Governor Mike Dunleavy asked if, in the next decade, he’ll be leading his grandchildren through a “Museum of What Was,” reminiscing about farms and gasoline-powered cars.
Sustainable Energy: Easier Said than Done
Speakers at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference envision great potential for renewable sources—but not for the next couple of decades.
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Is Splitting, By Executive Order
Effective July 1, the Department of Health will focus on programs and payments while the Department of Family and Community Services will oversee state-run care facilities.
2021 Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards Recognize Nine Alaskans
Annual arts and humanities awards recognize the advocates, artists, educators, and historians who have used their craft and passion to support and inspire others.
Tourism Marketing Grant Included in Budget Proposal
Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposed state operating budget for fiscal year 2023 would direct a $5 million federal grant to the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA). The funding would be on top of a recently approved $10.5 million federal grant that Dunleavy designated to the tourism association in September.
Local Multi-Port Agreement Signed Paving the Way for 2021 Cruise Season
The collaborative effort included Alaskans at local, state, and federal delegation levels in partnership with private businesses and serves as framework for future Local Port Agreements.