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.
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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.
‘Beyond frustrating.’ Murkowski-sponsored energy bill stalls in U.S. Senate
Senators voted against closing debate on the bill during a stalemate over floor amendments, sending the bill into uncertainty. Murkowski hoped it would prove small-scale nuclear reactors would work for Alaska.
Murkowski, Manchin release long-awaited energy legislation, vote expected soon
The legislation also deals with nuclear power, which Murkowski has said could be of particular interest to Alaska.
‘To hell with politics.’ U.S. Senate unveils portrait honoring Alaska’s U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens
“To hell with politics, just do what’s right for Alaska.”
Al Gross makes strong fundraising debut but lags behind U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan overall
Gross outpaced Sullivan in the latest report, but Sullivan has far more money in the bank.