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Hi friends,
Our ferries are not just for transporting Alaskans and our goods. They provide access to healthcare and educational opportunities and they are enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year. Just last week, I heard from caregivers that they cannot bring mammography equipment to Southeast communities and a school in Angoon has had interrupted delivery of their breakfast and lunch food from the federal child nutrition program.
Ferries move families serving in the armed services and some even have the level of certification to help the Coast Guard in emergencies.
Gov. Dunleavy and his administration in Juneau are underfunding these ferries, which was a leading cause of the recent ferry stoppage. It is a truly upsetting development, and it’s hard to believe that our local, state, and federal leaders are not able to join forces to protect such an important economic resource for our state.
Last week I attended the Save our Ferries protest in Anchorage because I will always show up for what Alaskans need.
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