WASHINGTON, DC – Alaska’s fisheries benefitted from funding decisions and a number of cost-effective adjustments in the language of an appropriations bill that passed the Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee today in a bipartisan vote, according to Senator Murkowski, a Subcommittee Member.
WASHINGTON D.C.-After restating the strategic importance of Alaska and its military in two meetings today, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich received positive responses from top military officials about the role Alaska plays in our country’s national defense and the need to continue to invest in its programs and facilities.
WASHINGTON D.C.-Alaskan Congressman Don Young joined several colleagues this week in introducing the BARR Preservation Act.
Recognizing the program is no longer needed in Alaska’s largest city and the cost to Alaskans is an unnecessary financial burden, U.S. Sen. Mark Begich Friday urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move quickly to end the city’s Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.