Alaska governor signs legislation to fund new Alaska Railroad cruise dock

Alaska governor signs legislation to fund new Alaska Railroad cruise dock

A rendering of the new Alaska Railroad passenger dock and terminal in Seward, Alaska. The Seward Co. JUNEAU, Alaska — Gov. Mike Dunleavy has signed legislation approving a bond package for the Alaska Railroad to build a new cruise ship dock in Seward, Alaska. It is the second straight year the state legislature approved the funding, which Dunleavy vetoed last year because the House of Representatives vote took place after a constitutional deadli…

Governor Signs Railroad Bond Authority for Seward Cruise Terminal - Alaska Business Magazine

HOME |  Governor Signs Railroad Bond Authority for Seward Cruise Terminal Photo Credit: The Seward Company The second time was the charm. A bill extendi…

Alaska Approves Legislation to Fund New Cruise Terminal

It’s official! On Thursday, March 6, 2025, Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska signed the legislation for House Bill 65 (HB65) — the final step in giving the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) up to $135 million in revenue bonds. This money will be used to fund the construction of a new passenger dock and terminal facility in Seward, Alaska — something that is urgently needed. ARRC’s revenue bonds will not be using any state money to finance this d…