Coastal lawmakers consider ferry system’s future

The fast ferry Fairweather docks in Petersburg Aug. 20, 2013, after a trip from Juneau. Budget cuts eliminated that route and reduced Fairweather sailings. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska News)
The Alaska Marine Highway has seen deep funding and service cuts as the state deals with a massive budget deficit.
With the money running low, what are the system’s prospects during this year’s legislative session?http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ktoo/2017/01/13FerryLeg-L.mp3Coastal lawma