Governor Vetoes $62M Transportation Shift, Ferry Terminal Project in Jeopardy

Governor Dunleavy Vetoes $62M Transportation Funds Reallocation: Lawmakers Scramble for AlternativesState lawmakers attempted to shift $62M from transportation projects to fund larger federal grants, but Governor Dunleavy vetoed the move, citing already committed funds. The Department of Transportation signed a $28.5M contract for a new ferry terminal in Juneau, despite economic concerns, with the aim of saving travel time, reducing fuel costs, and lowering carbon emissions. Lawmakers now face the challenge of finding new funding sources for construction projects in January, as they lack the votes to override the vetoes. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.