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Murkowski highlights Alaska priorities in Senate-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act

By A. T. Morse | Oct 11, 2025

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

By D. A. Stamper | Oct 11, 2025

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

By A. T. Morse | Oct 10, 2025

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

By C. G. Sanders | Oct 10, 2025

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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Sullivan welcomes U.S.–Finland agreement on polar icebreakers to boost Arctic security

By M. S. Booth | Oct 10, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has expressed support for a new agreement between the United States and Finland aimed at constructing up to four advanced polar icebreakers.

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Sen. Dan Sullivan criticizes Biden administration’s Alaska policy; comments on Middle East peace

By M. M. Smalls | Oct 10, 2025

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Senator Lisa Murkowski addresses federal employee pay and Alaska emergency response amid shutdown

By M. M. Smalls | Oct 9, 2025

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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Cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough recorded 107 lawyers in good standing as of September

By J. N. Bowen | Oct 9, 2025

There were 107 lawyers in good standing in cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough as of September.

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Sen. Dan Sullivan addresses Israel attack anniversary, ARTIST Act passage, and Alaska storm response

By M. M. Smalls | Oct 9, 2025

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Murkowski supports debate on war powers resolution concerning military action against criminal groups

By M. S. Booth | Oct 9, 2025

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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Senate passes ARTIST Act protecting Alaska Native ivory traditions

By C. G. Sanders | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the Alaska’s Right to Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act, a bill introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).

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Senate passes resolution to overturn Biden-era Central Yukon land management plan

By A. T. Morse | Oct 9, 2025

The U.S. Senate has voted 50 to 46 to approve a joint resolution led by Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski, both Republicans from Alaska, aimed at overturning the Biden administration’s Central Yukon Resource Management Plan (CYRMP).

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Cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough recorded unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses in September compared to previous month

By J. N. Bowen | Oct 9, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough in September remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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September: 1,880 lawyers held active licenses to practice law in cities in Anchorage Municipality

By J. N. Bowen | Oct 8, 2025

There were 1,880 lawyers in good standing in cities in Anchorage Municipality as of September.

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How many H-2A petitions made by SC Alaska News publication area employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry were approved during 2024?

By J. N. Bowen | Oct 8, 2025

All 56 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the SC Alaska News publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Which ex-high school standouts from South Central Alaska area will play on Saturday, Oct. 11?

By E. R. Clark | Oct 8, 2025

These former South Central Alaska area high school athletes are set to compete on Saturday, Oct. 11.

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The Municipality of Anchorage recorded unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses in September compared to previous month

By J. N. Bowen | Oct 8, 2025

There were no changes in the number of lawyers with active legal licenses to practice law in the Municipality of Anchorage in September compared to the previous month.

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski highlights importance of Essential Air Service for rural Alaska

By M. M. Smalls | Oct 7, 2025

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

By Y. O. Arnold | Oct 7, 2025

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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Sen. Dan Sullivan highlights Alaskan leadership and federal actions impacting state projects

By Y. O. Arnold | Oct 7, 2025

Senator Dan Sullivan recognized indigenous leader Brenda Itta-Lee’s legacy and described meetings with Wrangell community members in early October.