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Anchorage Assembly hears federal briefing on FY25 appropriations, Port grants and permitting
Summary
Assembly members received a federal lobbying update from Blank Rome covering stalled FY25 appropriations, March 14 spending deadline, Port of Alaska grants, permitting changes affecting energy projects and possible Medicaid and tribal funding actions.
On Feb. 21, 2025, the Anchorage Assembly held a work session to receive a federal-issues briefing from Blank Rome government-relations staff covering FY25 appropriations, earmarks, Port of Alaska grant awards, federal permitting changes and potential changes to Medicaid and tribal funding.
The presentation matters because temporary federal spending authority expires March 14, leaving key municipal priorities — including earmark requests, Port of Alaska projects and HUD Continuum of Care funding — in limbo until Congress resolves FY25 spending. Assembly members also pressed the lobbyists on permitting reform and federal staffing for wildfire response, and raised concerns about potential cuts or rule changes affecting Medicaid and tribal programs.
Blank Rome lead lobbyist Don Norton told the assembly the fiscal-year funding picture remains unsettled: "FY '25 annual appropriations. The fiscal year started 5 months ago. We don't have a budget yet," he said, noting March 14 as the date current temporary authority expires. Norton and colleagues advised three possible near-term outcomes for FY25…
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