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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."

By SC Alaska News | Feb 16, 2025

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Senator Murkowski seeks OMB action to protect tribal interests from executive orders

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, addressed the U.S. Senate floor concerning a letter she sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

By SC Alaska News | Feb 15, 2025

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Murkowski introduces bill to officially designate North America's highest peak as Denali

By SC Alaska News | Feb 13, 2025

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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Senators lead hearing on native community priorities for 119th Congress

By SC Alaska News | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, representing Alaska and serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, along with U.S. Senator Brian Schatz from Hawaii, who is the Vice Chairman of the Committee, led an oversight hearing to discuss...

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Murkowski extends deadline for Alaska's FY26 appropriations requests

By SC Alaska News | Feb 13, 2025

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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Murkowski urges OMB action on tribal program protection from executive orders

By SC Alaska News | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, who chairs the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, has called upon the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue a memorandum ensuring that Indian Tribes are not adversely affected by the implementation of recent...

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Senators urge swift action on social security fairness act implementation

By SC Alaska News | Feb 6, 2025

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 named chairman; Schatz takes vice chair role at Indian Affairs Committee

By SC Alaska News | Feb 6, 2025

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Brian Schatz have been formally recognized in their new leadership roles on the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs during an Organizational Business Meeting.

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Murkowski nominates Alaskan students for military service academies

By SC Alaska News | Jan 30, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 29, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 28, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 27, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 23, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 22, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 21, 2025

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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EDA awards $135,000 in grants for economic development projects in Anchorage Municipality in 2023

By SC Alaska News | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $135,000 in grants for economic development projects in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska.

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Murkowski seeks FY26 appropriations requests from Alaskans until February deadline

By SC Alaska News | Jan 17, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 16, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 15, 2025

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

By SC Alaska News | Jan 15, 2025

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.