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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Murkowski and Cantwell reintroduce act to bolster hydropower development and river restoration
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Maria Cantwell have reintroduced a bill known as the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act.
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Bipartisan bill aims to restore full housing allowance for U.S. servicemembers
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Raphael Warnock have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reducing housing costs for servicemembers across the United States, including Alaska.
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Ruling finds Biden administration’s ANWR lease cancellations violated legal procedures
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Dan Sullivan, and Representative Nick Begich from Alaska have praised a recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska.
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Lawmakers push forward with new effort to pass Equal Rights Amendment
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, along with a group of bipartisan lawmakers, has reintroduced a resolution aimed at removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA).
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Murkowski supports Trump’s executive order on increasing American mineral production
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has expressed her support for President Trump's Executive Order titled "Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production."
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Alaska delegation supports Interior's move on land access under Trump's executive order
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with U.S. Representative Nick Begich, all Republicans from Alaska, have expressed their approval of Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum's recent decisions aimed at enhancing access to federal...
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Murkowski leads effort to boost U.S. volcano monitoring with new legislation
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Maria Cantwell have reintroduced bipartisan legislation aimed at enhancing the United States' ability to detect and warn about volcanic threats.
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Lawmakers introduce bill targeting youth mental health crisis through early interventions
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski, Alex Padilla, Thom Tillis, and Tim Kaine have introduced the Early Action and Responsiveness Lifts Youth (EARLY) Minds Act in response to the increasing youth mental health crisis in America.
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Murkowski backs bill to protect local radio stations from new taxes
Last week, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced her support for the Local Radio Freedom Act by cosponsoring the bill.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to provide nursing spaces at all VA medical centers
U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Jacky Rosen, alongside Representative Lauren Underwood, have introduced new legislation aimed at improving facilities for nursing mothers in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers.
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Senator Murkowski questions FDA nominee on key health issues
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska questioned Martin Makary, the nominee for Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), during a session with the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
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Murkowski supports bill granting temporary status to Ukrainians in US
Following the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced her support for a new bill aimed at aiding Ukrainians currently in the United States.
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Social security fairness act leads to retroactive benefit payments
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has expressed approval following the Social Security Administration's (SSA) announcement that it will start disbursing retroactive Social Security benefits to individuals affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision...
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Senator Murkowski highlights Alaskan energy challenges amid resolution debate
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska recently opposed S.J.Res.10, a resolution aiming to end the national energy emergency declared by President Trump on January 20, 2025.
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Senator Murkowski opposes Kash Patel's nomination as FBI Director
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski has announced her decision to vote against the confirmation of Kash Patel as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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Murkowski hosts teletownhall for Alaskans on federal issues
Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska will host a "Teletownhall" this evening to discuss federal funding, programs, grants, and jobs affected by executive orders and recommendations from the Department of Government Efficiency.
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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).