AGC of Alaska

The construction trade association of Alaska for general contractors, subcontractors and associate members. Advocating for the industry since 1948.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Worth reading: a balanced look at the state match conversation.

The issue isn’t urgency vs. calm, it’s readiness. Federal dollars move to states prepared to meet their 10% match. Alaska should be ready to build.

Read the full @newsminer article: https://t.co/XBGoYOyqXi.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

This isn’t about whether a state department can function — it’s about whether Alaska can deliver a full construction season.

Early clarity matters. Learn more about why meeting the Federal match matters at https://t.co/NTmQsp8lVZ. #MeetTheMatch #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Meeting the match early gives DOT, contractors and communities the certainty they need to deliver projects efficiently.

Stability matters. Timing matters. Learn more at https://t.co/USOBvZIsqq #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Early match = planning mode
Late match = scramble mode

Alaska’s short construction season depends on certainty and lead time. The sooner funds arrive, the sooner they hit the streets. #MeetTheMatch

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

DOT says it can operate a reduced construction program through July, but that leaves zero margin for error. Early match funding provides certainty, and stability for Alaska’s construction season.

Timing matters — let’s meet the match: https://t.co/NTmQsp8lVZ. #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Support for meeting the match has been strong.

A huge thank you to many partners who have signed the coalition including @AlaskaChamber, @fbkschamber, @ANCSARegional, Alaska Travel Industry Association, @AOGA, @AlaskaMiners and @RDCAlaska.

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More voices are speaking up for #MeetTheMatch. 👷 A new @newsminer op-ed underscores what’s at stake: infrastructure funding supports Interior jobs, local businesses and Alaska’s future.

Let’s not leave funding, or workers, behind.

🛠️ Read more: https://t.co/1c6hqZQk9W.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

We appreciate Rep. McCabe engaging on Federal infrastructure funding. Alaska’s 10% match unlocks 90% Federal dollars — a deal we can’t afford to walk away from. Momentum is building. Let’s finish the job.

Read McCabe's full thoughts on meeting the match: https://t.co/xG0ZYIZtQS.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Update from Juneau: AGC Alaska continues to engage with legislators and administration officials during session on the importance of meeting Alaska’s Federal transportation match.

10% state investment. 90% federal funds. Keeps projects moving and Alaskans working. #akleg

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Session has started in Juneau, and timing matters. Legislators: Keep the focus on meeting Alaska’s Federal transportation match early in session.

10% state. 90% Federal. Learn more: https://t.co/VWpr3Y8VNe. #MeetTheMatch #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Thank you, Rep. Story, for highlighting why timely funding matters — for Alaska’s economy, workforce and communities.

“We’ve got to fund the match early so we can get supplies in on the barge and have a summer workload.”

Read more from @JuneauEmpire: https://t.co/n8DklcYsMw.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Federal dollars are ready. But Alaska secures them only if the Legislature acts fast. The state match must be met ASAP.

Jobs, projects and communities depend on it. #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

When the Legislature convenes this month, there’s no time to wait. Approving the state match from last year MUST be done quickly to keep the 2026 summer construction season on track and unlock Federal funds. #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Alaska’s construction season is short. Delays are costly. If lawmakers don’t act quickly when session begins, current year projects won’t go out to bid in time for 2026 construction, no matter how much Federal funding is available.

Let’s meet the match. #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

AGC Exec. Director Alicia Kresl delivered a clear message.

41,000 jobs. Billions in wages. Economic ripple effects statewide. Let's continue to meet the match. #akleg

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When Alaska provides the federal transportation match, we unlock millions in federal dollars for transportation projects.

AGC of Alaska Board President Carrie Jokiel explains why lawmakers should act quickly when session starts: https://t.co/zzhByb3Tax. #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Don’t follow state funding process in Alaska? Here’s why continuing to meet the match affects you: When Alaska puts in 10%, the feds put in 90%.

That’s what fixes potholes, improves airports and keeps your car from getting beat up on dirt roads.

🔗: https://t.co/OFxLNG4shY.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

The legislature gavels in next month, and Alaska needs to act fast. If we don’t continue to meet the 10% state match, we lose the 90% Federal dollars that keep our projects, jobs and communities moving.

Learn how to add your voice to the conversation: https://t.co/OFxLNG4shY.

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Alaska’s construction industry is powered by real people and real stories. They show why meeting the 10% match matters for real Alaskans in real communities.

Your voice shows why continuing to meet the 10% match matters for Alaskans. Learn more https://t.co/VWpr3Y8VNe. #akleg

[AGC of Alaska @AGCAlaska]

Alaska’s construction industry:
• 41,000+ jobs
• $3.6B in labor income
• 82% of jobs held by Alaskans
• 88% of wages stay in-state

A 10% state investment unlocks a 90% match in Federal dollars — powering jobs, stability and opportunity statewide. Let's meet the match.