Kevin Washburn Confirmed as Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs
On Saturday, the United States Senate confirmed the nomination of Kevin Washburn for the position of Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs within the Department of the Interior.
Governor Surveys Flood Damage, Declares State Disaster
Alaska's Governor Sean Parnell visited the State Emergency Operations Center on Thursday before going out via helicopter to survey the extent of the flooding damage on Friday.
Juneau Courthouse Bill Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate Saturday unanimously passed HR 4347, legislation to name the United States Courthouse in Juneau after Alaskan jurist Robert Boochever. Senator Murkowski – co-sponsor of companion Senate legislation on this issue – had the following statement after passage:
Alaska Delegation Introduces Denali Commission Reauthorization Bill
Washington, DC – Legislation to reauthorize the Denali Commission, which for nearly a generation has worked to improve living conditions and quality of life in rural Alaska, was introduced Friday by Alaska’s congressional delegation. Senators Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski filed legislation in the Senate while Congressman Don Young offered the companion bill in the […]