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A stopgap pauses a rule that would let appointees veto grants, protecting billions bound for Alaska
A continuing resolution bars OMB from finalizing a rule that would let political appointees veto federal grants, protecting billions in awards bound for Alaska through Dec. 11.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
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 AlaskaNews1mo ago1 min readAI
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 AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min readAI
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 AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min readAI
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 AlaskaNews2mo ago1 min readAI
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 AlaskaNews2mo ago2 min readAI
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 3mo ago2 min readAI