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 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.
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Alaska delegation meets with cabinet secretaries on supporting state’s seafood industry
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Congressman Nick Begich, all Republicans from Alaska, met with community and fisheries leaders as well as senior officials from the Trump administration to discuss priorities for Alaska’s...
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Senator Lisa Murkowski comments on CDC leadership change and Alaskan military exercises
Senator Lisa Murkowski posted about concerns over leadership changes at the CDC on August 30, visits to Alaskan military exercises on August 31, and recognition of Labor Day workers on September 1.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski hosts roundtable on Native children’s issues; comments on Trump-Putin summit
Senator Lisa Murkowski provided updates between August 14-17, including hosting a roundtable focused on Native children's issues and commenting on the Alaska summit between President Trump and President Putin.
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Senator Lisa Murkowski provides updates on Juneau flooding and comments on energy policy
Senator Lisa Murkowski shared updates via social media regarding dangerous flooding along Juneau’s Mendenhall River between August 12-13, while also weighing in on current U.S. energy policy debates during that period
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses VA policy changes and upcoming Trump-Putin meeting
Senator Lisa Murkowski used her social media platform between August 7-10, 2025 to address concerns about changes at the Department of Veterans Affairs, announce a high-profile diplomatic meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses Alaska resource policy, tsunami response, and CPB closure
Senator Lisa Murkowski posted updates from July-August about resource development rules in Alaska, earthquake alerts after an event near Kamchatka Peninsula, and concerns over CPB’s planned closure following recent federal budget actions.
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Senate panel advances FY26 spending bill with major projects for Alaska
Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) bill for Fiscal Year 2026, with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) supporting its passage.
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Interior Department withdraws restrictions on oil leasing in National Petroleum Reserve–Alaska
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Congressman Nick Begich, have voiced their support for the Department of the Interior’s decision to rescind three policy documents issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) during the...
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Department of Education releases frozen funds for Alaska's education
Following the announcement that the U.S. Department of Education will release all remaining education formula funds previously frozen, Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed her views in a statement. “Today, we received official notification that the...
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Senator Lisa Murkowski addresses education funding and public broadcasting in recent statements
Senator Lisa Murkowski posted several updates between July 18 and July 22, covering topics such as federal education funding restoration, the importance of public broadcasting for rural Alaskans during a committee hearing, and the release of Rev.
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Murkowski advances spending bills securing key investments for Alaska
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, voted to advance four spending bills for Fiscal Year 2026.
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Murkowski opposes recent rescissions package citing lack of clarity
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska expressed her opposition to the recent rescissions package passed late Wednesday.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses legislative duties, education funding dispute, and Alaska earthquake response
Senator Lisa Murkowski posted on July 16 and 17 about congressional independence from the executive branch, federal education funding policies under President Trump, and evacuation efforts following an Alaskan earthquake.
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Murkowski urges release of withheld education funds in letter to OMB director
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, along with several colleagues, has urged the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought to implement the Fiscal Year 2025 Full-Year Continuing Resolution Act.
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Senator Murkowski discusses challenges with budget reconciliation bill
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has expressed her concerns and insights regarding H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill.
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Supreme Court upholds Universal Service Fund; Murkowski supports decision
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has expressed her approval following the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Universal Service Fund's constitutionality.
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Murkowski comments on War Powers Resolution vote following Iran strike
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska issued a statement regarding her vote on Senate Joint Resolution 59, following recent military actions involving Iran.
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Murkowski discusses public broadcasting importance with OMB Director amid budget cut proposals
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, engaged in a discussion with Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), regarding the importance of public broadcasting in rural Alaska.