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Murkowski, Udall, Smith Introduce Major Bipartisan Legislation to Address Violence Against Native Women, Children and Tribal Law Enforcement

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Feb 1, 2019   Featured, State  

Murkowski, Udall, Smith Introduce Major Bipartisan Legislation to Address Violence Against Native Women, Children and Tribal Law Enforcement

  WASHINGTON – Thursday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Tom Udall (D-NM), and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced two major, bipartisan bills to address violence against Native women, children, and Tribal law enforcement: the Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act (NYTOPA) and the Justice for Native Survivors of Sexual Violence Act (Justice for Native Survivors). […]

Murkowski Reintroduces GE Salmon Labeling Bill

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Jan 31, 2019   Featured, Politics, State  

Murkowski Reintroduces GE Salmon Labeling Bill

‘We have the right to know what we’re eating’ WASHINGTON D.C.—U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today reintroduced the Genetically Engineered Salmon Labeling Act, continuing her years-long fight to ensure that any salmon that is genetically engineered be clearly labeled. The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR). […]

Committee Advances Health and Public Safety Bills

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Jan 30, 2019   Politics, Rural, State  

Committee Advances Health and Public Safety Bills

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the Senate Indian Affairs Committee advanced bills, supported by U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK), to improve public safety in tribal communities, strengthen resources for victims of crime, and expand access to healthcare in rural communities.  The Securing Urgent Resources Vital to Indian Victims Empowerment (SURVIVE) Act, of which Senator Murkowski is a […]

Senator Murkowski Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Jan 21, 2019   Featured, State  

Senator Murkowski Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  Remembering the Life and Legacy of a Remarkable Civil Rights Leader   WASHINGTON D.C. — Today U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) offered the following reflections on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: “Today we pay tribute to the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on what would be his 89th birthday. As […]

Senate Passes Murkowski, Udall Legislation Honoring Native Women

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Dec 19, 2018   Featured, State  

Senate Passes Murkowski, Udall Legislation Honoring Native Women

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ASHINGTON, D.C. –The Senate recently passed S.Res.444, legislation recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States. U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Tom Udall (D-NM) introduced this legislation to celebrate the accomplishments and call attention to the interests of indigenous women across the nation.  […]

Murkowski Supports Coast Guard Reauthorization

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Nov 15, 2018   Featured, Politics, State  

Murkowski Supports Coast Guard Reauthorization

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) last night voted in favor of S. 140, The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, which passed in a 94-6 vote. The bipartisan legislation co-authored by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), co-sponsored by Senator Murkowski, will further develop America’s presence in the Arctic, support the maintenance and repair […]

Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud USDA for Approving $30M Purchase of Alaska Pollock for Nutrition Assistance Programs

By Karina Borger | Office of Senator Murkowski on Nov 5, 2018   Featured, State  

Murkowski, Sullivan Applaud USDA for Approving $30M Purchase of Alaska Pollock for Nutrition Assistance Programs

WASHINGTON D.C.—  Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) approval of a Section 32 purchase of up to $30 million of Alaska Pollock for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs. This decision comes following a letter written by Senators Murkowski and Sullivan in September, urging […]

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