Murkowski’s Arctic, Coastal, Fishery Priorities for Alaska in 2015 Budget

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Murkowski’s Arctic, Coastal, Fishery Priorities for Alaska in 2015 Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The federal government’s Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS) budget for fiscal year 2015 includes several provisions written and advanced by Senator Lisa Murkowski. Among them are items to support Alaska’s world class fisheries, improve Arctic navigation, and protect the state’s coastline from the continued debris related to the 2011 Japanese tsunami. The […]

Murkowski Calls on White House to Expedite Disaster Funds for Alaskan Flood Victims

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Lisa Murkowski Thursday wrote President Barack Obama to ensure Interior Alaskans recovering from receding spring flood waters and devastating damage are given the same federal assistance to help their communities recover as all others across the nation. In doing so, she stressed equal attention to Alaska’s rural community needs, saying it […]