Statewide nonprofit representing Alaska's 165 cities, boroughs, and unified municipalities. Lobbies the legislature on local-government issues from Juneau.
One Sealaska Plaza, First St Ste.302, Juneau, AK 99801, USA
TrendingNewTimelineMost Read
Cordova's road-safety plan could unlock federal money to fix its streets
Cordova posted a draft roadway safety plan that, once finished, makes the city eligible for federal safety grants. Public comment is open through Sept. 1.
by Walter AlaskaNews2d ago1 min readAICordova, Alaska
AML resolution calls for protecting bypass mail to remote Alaska communities
The Alaska Municipal League adopted Resolution #2026-17 on Monday calling for the federal bypass mail program to be preserved or strengthened, a direct cost-of-living issue for off-road communities like Dillingham and Adak where the program keeps freight rates manageable.
by Walter AlaskaNews4w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Who pays when the state underfunds school construction debt?
The Alaska Municipal League is urging the Governor and Legislature to fully fund school bond debt reimbursement in the FY2027 budget, as shortfalls shift costs onto cities, boroughs, and local taxpayers.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Alaska runs on federal money, and a proposed rule change has people worried
Alaska nonprofits, municipalities, and Tribal-finance groups submitted comments opposing a proposed OMB rule that would revise federal grant regulations, warning it could disrupt services ranging from food security to disaster recovery across the state.
by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAIAlaska
AML urges OMB to withdraw proposed federal grant overhaul
The Alaska Municipal League filed formal comments on June 9, 2026, asking OMB to withdraw a proposed rule that would expand federal agency discretion over grants and allow mid-award terminations. The comment deadline is July 13.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 1mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
Alaska Municipal League wants federal government to withdraw proposed grant overhaul
The Alaska Municipal League wants the federal government to withdraw a proposed grant overhaul affecting Alaska's $11 billion in federal awards
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
