Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
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Recent News About Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)
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Murkowski discusses Alaskan workforce needs with Labor Secretary nominee
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski engaged with Secretary of Labor nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer during a Senate committee hearing on February 19, 2025.
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Alaska senators lead effort to recognize Elizabeth Peratrovich Day nationwide
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, both representing Alaska, have introduced a Senate resolution to recognize February 16th as "Elizabeth Peratrovich Day."
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Murkowski introduces bill to officially designate North America's highest peak as Denali
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska has introduced a bill to officially name North America's highest peak as Denali, honoring the name given by the Koyukon Athabascans of Alaska.
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Murkowski extends deadline for Alaska's FY26 appropriations requests
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced an extension for the deadline for Alaskans to submit appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
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Senators urge swift action on social security fairness act implementation
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, along with 27 other senators, has called for the swift implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Murkowski nominates Alaskan students for military service academies
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski announced her nominations for the U.S. Military Service Academies' class of 2029, featuring a group of young Alaskans recognized for their leadership and community dedication. “These young Alaskans have shown exemplary...
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Murkowski & Klobuchar reintroduce bipartisan bill supporting fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota have reintroduced the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Respect Act of 2025.
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Senator Murkowski addresses concerns over federal funding suspension
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has addressed concerns regarding the recent suspension of federal funding, which has prompted inquiries from Alaskans seeking clarity on the implications of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) memo.
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Greenland viewed as ally, not asset: Murkowski and Chemnitz respond to Trump's proposal
United States Senator Lisa Murkowski and Danish Parliament member Aaja Chemnitz have issued a joint statement regarding recent discussions about the potential purchase of Greenland by the United States.
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Senator Murkowski opposes Pete Hegseth's nomination as Secretary of Defense
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced her decision to vote against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense.
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Murkowski seeks candidates for Alaska district court vacancy
Senator Murkowski has announced the opening of a process to fill a vacancy on the Federal District Court of Alaska.
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Trump signs executive order reversing Biden-era policies on Alaska
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, Governor Mike Dunleavy, and Representative Nick Begich have expressed support for a new Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump.
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Murkowski seeks FY26 appropriations requests from Alaskans until February deadline
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski is currently accepting appropriations requests from Alaskans for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
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Murkowski supports Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary role
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska has voiced her support for Doug Burgum, former Governor of North Dakota, as the nominee to lead the Department of the Interior under the Trump administration.
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Murkowski supports Chris Wright's nomination as Secretary of Energy
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski from Alaska has voiced her support for Chris Wright, nominated to lead the Department of Energy (DOE) in the Trump administration.
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Chris Wright discusses plans at Senate committee hearing
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski expressed optimism regarding Chris Wright, the nominee for Secretary of Energy, during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing.
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Alaska lawmakers criticize interior department after ANWR lease sale receives no bids
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Congressman Nick Begich III, have criticized the Department of the Interior (DOI) following a lease sale in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) that received no...
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FISHES Act signed into law to streamline fishery disaster relief
H.R. 5103, known as the Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles Post Emergency-Situation Act (FISHES) Act, has been signed into law.
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Social security fairness act signed into law by President Biden
President Joe Biden has signed into law H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Senate passes five Alaska-related bills with unanimous consent
In the final week of the 118th Congress, five Alaska-related bills passed the Senate by unanimous consent.