Should some state ferry routes be privatized?
Sen. Peter Micciche says parts of the Alaska Marine Highway should be privatized. The system's top official says he's willing to consider it.
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Tag: Mike Neussl
Sitkans, DOT look for solutions to ‘bleak’ ferry schedule
Sitkans turned out in force for a lunchtime brainstorming session (11-24-15) on next year's "bleak" ferry schedule, but the DOT made no promises that things would improve.
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Southeast cities ask for fewer ferry cuts
Southeast Alaska community leaders hope to restore some ferry sailings cut due to state budget reductions.
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Mike Neussl returns as marine highway chief
The Alaska Marine Highway System has a new boss. Mike Neussl began work Monday as the Department of Transportation’s deputy commissioner overseeing ferries.
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Marine Highway head steps down
The head of the state’s ferry system is stepping down. Capt. Mike Neussl’s last day of work as the Deputy Commissioner for Marine Operations will be next Friday, January 11. His departure comes close on the heels of a decision by Gov. Parnell to scale back the Alaska-class ferry project – a decision which took even the region’s legislators by surprise.
He says his resignation is not fallout from the issue.
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