This week the House of Representatives is set to consider measures that would restrict America’s future energy supply, including one that would block responsible development in northeast Alaska. As the state’s congressional delegation, we are unified in strong opposition and believe passage would be a reckless strategic mistake. The bill in question comes from a […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska’s Congressional Delegation received good news today, as U.S. Air Force Secretary Deborah James called each of them to announce that the F-16 Aggressor Squadron will remain at Eielson Air Force Base for the long-term future. When the U.S. Air Force announced that Eielson was the preferred location for two squadrons of […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Alaska’s Congressional Delegation today reached out to the White House, encouraging strong and immediate action from the administration to respond to Russia’s boycott of American food imports, including seafood. In a letter (attached) to the White House, Senators Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich and Congressman Don Young suggest America increase the intensity […]
Washington, D.C. – The Alaska Congressional Delegation announced the following grants: Economic Development Administration: $1,000,000 to the City of Nome for its port construction project $697,991 to the Association of Village Council of Presidents for the Aviation Mechanics Program Training Equipment National Endowment for the Arts “Big Read” Program $14,900 to KCHU in Valdez, Alaska $9,000 to the […]