Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. “Over the last 30 years, the Universal Service Fund has been instrumental in connecting rural Alaska by supporting telephone services and internet access in schools and low-income households in […]
Washington, DC – Wednesday, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), senior member of the Appropriations Committee, spoke with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought. The Director appeared before the committee that was tasked with considering the rescissions package championed by President Trump, which rescinds $9.4 billion in funding previously appropriated […]
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Broken Promises:Salmon Disappear From the Pacific Northwest More in this series Less than two years ago, the administration of President Joe Biden announced […]
“Republicans are STILL trying to sell off public lands in their budget bill,” said Sen. Ron Wyden. “If you care about keeping your public lands please make your voice heard.” Ahead of a vote on Republicans’ budget reconciliation package expected as soon as noon Saturday, U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Chair Mike Lee revived […]