Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s first bill passes House, reintroduces slate of Young’s bills
It’s been less than a month than since Alaska U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola was sworn in to fill the remainder of the late U.S. Rep….
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Peltola, Palin lead in the special election. Winner to be decided at RCV count on Aug. 31
Just who gets the fourth-month term will come down to how many Begich voters ranked Palin second and how many skipped it altogether.
Bruce’s Law, named for Anchorage overdose victim, seeks to increase fentanyl awareness
The bill, called Bruce’s Law, is named after Robert Bruce Snodgrass, a 22-year-old Anchorage resident who died last October from a fentanyl overdose.
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…
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.
Murkowski votes to continue impeachment, says anything else would leave Senate ‘toothless’
Meanwhile, Sen. Dan Sullivan voted against proceeding.
TURNER: We need health care leadership now
We have waited long enough for real leadership. With the virus’ spread across Alaska, the country, and throughout the world, we cannot wait any longer. Xavier Becerra is the right person at the right time and he deserves the support of ALL senators. To delay his appointment is to prolong our suffering, and put millions of Americans’ lives in jeopardy.
‘This is hope.’ Murkowski backs last-ditch effort at stimulus package in 2020
Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is among a bipartisan group of lawmakers who on Monday announced their latest effort to pass a coronavirus relief package…
Murkowski, Sullivan are the only Republicans to call for census extension
The U.S. Census is a critical metric used not only to draw election districts but also in distributing federal dollars to communities.
House defense spending bill would block funding for Pebble Mine permit
Alaska’s U.S. Rep. Don Young compared the amendment to rat turds.