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Fisheries budget stays afloat thanks to license fees December 31st, 2020 |   As Alaska faces its toughest budget squeeze ever, the states commercial fisheries are set to get a bit of a breather. But it is due more to fund swapping than lawmakers largess. For the commercial fisheries division, the largest within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the preliminary FY2022 budget released by Governor Mike Dunleavy reflects a slight increase to $72.8 million, compared to nearly $68 million...

Alaska’s commercial fishery managers appear to be spared big budget cuts next year Print article As Alaska faces its toughest budget squeeze ever, the state’s commercial fisheries are set to get a bit of a breather. But it is due more to fund swapping than lawmakers’ largess. For the commercial fisheries division, the largest within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the preliminary FY2022 budget released by Gov. Mike Dunleavy reflects a slight increase to $72.8 million, compared...

By Dec. 28, 2020 16:17 GMT Undercurrent News is now featuring Fish Factor, a weekly column featuring the reporting and perspective of Alaska seafood journalist Laine Welch As Alaska faces its toughest budget squeeze ever, the US state’s commercial fisheries are set to get a bit of a breather. But it is due more to fund swapping than lawmakers’ largess [...] Want to keep reading? sign up This field is required Remember me Enter the email address associated with your account. Well send y...