WASHINGTON, D.C. – Friday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan (both R-AK) introduced legislation that will help ensure that existing hydroelectric facilities are able to continue to provide emissions-free, flexible, and affordable electricity to Alaskan ratepayers. They were also original cosponsors of the Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2023. The measure […]
Legislation Now Goes to the President’s Desk U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Thursday helped secure unanimous consent for the Senate to pass H.R. 5110, the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, which would make congressional intent abundantly clear and reverse a misinterpretation of law that is preventing schools from using federal education funds for hunter […]
Wednesday, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), vice chairman of the Committee, led an oversight hearing titled, “Water as a Trust Resource: Examining Access in Native Communities.” The hearing follows historic investments made by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act […]
(Anchorage, AK) – The State of Alaska is prepared to minimize impacts to Alaskans in the event of a federal government shutdown. Governor Dunleavy instructed state executive branch departments to evaluate federal programs administered by the state and review potential impacts to Alaskans. Governor Dunleavy is committed to continuing essential government services funded by the […]