U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
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Recent News About U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski highlights storm recovery efforts and community resilience in Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski used social media between October 19-20, 2025 to share updates on storm recovery work in Alaska.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski highlights disaster response efforts after storms hit Western Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski addressed recent storms and flooding impacting Western Alaska through several posts between October 16-18, 2025.
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Alaska congressional delegation urges presidential approval for Western Alaska disaster aid
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Congressman Nick Begich, have called on President Donald Trump to approve a federal disaster declaration for Western Alaska following severe storm damage caused by the remnants of Typhoon...
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Murkowski addresses Senate on storm impacts and resilience efforts in Western Alaska
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) addressed the Senate on October 16, 2025, to discuss the recent storms that have severely impacted Western Alaska.
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Lawmakers urge OMB to reaffirm back pay for furloughed federal workers after shutdowns
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers have called on the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to follow existing law and ensure back pay for federal employees furloughed during government shutdowns.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses flooding response and Indigenous Peoples Day in recent posts
Senator Lisa Murkowski provided updates on search and rescue efforts after major flooding in Western Alaska and reflected on her participation in Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations.
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Murkowski highlights Alaska priorities in Senate-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a bipartisan vote of 77-20. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) supported the legislation, which authorizes $925.8 billion for defense and...
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Senator Lisa Murkowski addresses Middle East relief deal, federal layoffs and Arctic policy
Senator Lisa Murkowski posted updates between October 9-11, 2025 on topics including an Israel-Hamas agreement for hostage releases and aid deliveries; criticism of layoffs within the federal workforce; and long-standing efforts to improve...
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Senate passes bipartisan bill to expand leave for Public Health Service officers
Bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding leave benefits for officers in the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Commissioned Corps has passed the Senate by unanimous consent.
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Senate votes to overturn Biden-era Central Yukon management plan
The U.S. Senate has passed a joint resolution led by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans from Alaska, to overturn the Biden administration’s Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (CYRMP).
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Senator Lisa Murkowski addresses federal employee pay and Alaska emergency response amid shutdown
Senator Lisa Murkowski commented on October 8-9, 2025 about issues related to the ongoing government shutdown—including assurances for federal employee back pay—and highlighted new funding for Alaska's Essential Air Service program as well as...
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Murkowski supports debate on war powers resolution concerning military action against criminal groups
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has released a statement regarding her recent vote on Senate Joint Resolution 83, which concerns military action against transnational criminal organizations designated as foreign terrorist organizations.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski highlights importance of Essential Air Service for rural Alaska
Senator Lisa Murkowski used her X account on October 6-7, 2025, to promote an upcoming radio appearance and discuss the importance of the Essential Air Service program for rural Alaska.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski highlights Alaskans’ reliance on Essential Air Service in recent statements
Senator Lisa Murkowski posted a series of statements on October 7, 2025, emphasizing the importance of the Essential Air Service program for remote Alaskan communities.
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Alaska lawmakers welcome presidential re-approval of Ambler Access Project
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Congressman Nick Begich, all Republicans from Alaska, have issued statements following President Donald J. Trump’s decision to re-approve the Ambler Access Project in Alaska.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski addresses government funding vote and community initiatives
Senator Lisa Murkowski provided updates between September 30 and October 1, addressing her support for a failed government funding measure, highlighting public broadcasting’s role in Alaska’s connectivity, and reflecting on recent advocacy efforts...
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Senator Murkowski announces temporary BIA aid for 14 rural Alaska radio stations
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) has announced that the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will provide temporary funding to fourteen Tribal and Native-serving public broadcasting stations in Alaska.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski discusses clean energy leadership and education support for rural Alaskans
Senator Lisa Murkowski used social media between September 16-18, 2025 to highlight her involvement with regional innovation efforts in Southeast Alaska, national clean energy policy discussions, and support for rural education through federal...
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Senator Lisa Murkowski highlights Scott Gomez's Hall of Fame honor and condemns political violence
Senator Lisa Murkowski used her social media accounts between September 8-10, 2025 to congratulate Scott Gomez on his historic hockey achievement and to condemn political violence following an incident involving Charlie Kirk.
