Biden hits the brakes on ANWR oil leases that Alaska bought up: Report
The review of the environmental impacts could lead to stricter limits on development or nullification of the leases altogether.
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Murkowski supports Jan. 6 commission
Congress’ latest flashpoint over former President Donald Trump is taking shape in the battle on whether or not to appoint a commission to investigate the…
Biden signs bill enabling Alaska cruise season to resume this year
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had nothing but praise for the process that led to the passage of the bill. “This bill is an example of the critical bipartisan work that can be done in Congress,” she said, “and the president is grateful to Sen. Murkowski and Congressman Young for their leadership in this area.”
Gross joins Alaskans to call on Congressional Delegation to support prescription drug pricing bill
A bill in Congress is getting little Alaska media attention but could be a life changing for the tens of thousands of Alaskans who struggle with the high costs of prescription drugs.
Young backs Puerto Rico statehood act, says fear of a Democratic state shouldn’t stall bill
This legislation would follow the same process used to establish Alaska and Hawaii as states and would require a vote from Puerto Rico voters.
Hot off plan to close DMV offices, Tshibaka resigns to run for U.S. Senate
Tshibaka, who’s avoided accountability and oversight while working for the Dunleavy administration, says she’s running because “The D.C. insiders need to be held accountable to us.”
Murkowski votes to continue impeachment, says anything else would leave Senate ‘toothless’
Meanwhile, Sen. Dan Sullivan voted against proceeding.
Murkowski, Cardin introduce legislation to ratify Equal Rights Amendment
The measure would extend the deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment to be ratified, which it has already reached with the ratification by Virginia in 2020.
After congratulating Biden on inauguration, Murkowski, Sullivan decry ANWR pause
The calls to unity are being put to the test with a temporary halt to ANWR leasing activities.
Murkowski says impeachment by House was appropriate, stay tuned for her vote
But whether Murkowski—who said she’s wrestling with her future in a Republican party that’s beholden to Trump’s worst impulses—will vote to convict when the articles of impeachment reach the chamber is not yet clear. She says she’ll wait on the trial.