Sen. Lisa Murkowski stopped in Bethel to celebrate the breakup of the Kuskokwim River. She says climate change “is a reality that we are seeing.”
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AG Barr plans visit to rural Alaska
U.S. Attorney General William Barr says he plans to see for himself the hardship crime imposes in rural Alaska.
Judge blocks Trump administration move to undo Obama ban on Arctic oil leasing
A judge has ruled in favor of environmental groups in their effort to block the Trump administration’s push to re-open large portions of Arctic waters to oil drilling.
Interior secretary nominee faces jabs over prior lobbying work
Acting Interior Secretary David Bernhardt has a lot of experience at the Interior Department. He has also represented the oil industry as a lawyer and lobbyist, and that drew a masked troll to his confirmation hearing Thursday.
Green New Deal? Murkowski says no, opts for middle way on climate.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski is talking about global warming more than ever. While the Green New Deal is a lightning rod in Congress, Murkowski says she’s reaching for what’s politically possible.
The Alaska Roadless Rule decision is moving along. Some tribal governments say it’s moving too fast.
The Organized Village of Kake says the timeline has felt rushed for a decision that could have a major impact on rural Southeast Alaska.
FDA clears path for genetically engineered salmon
Genetically engineered salmon is on its way to the United States after FDA announced the cancellation of the last barrier keeping the fish out of the country.
Murkowski explains why she’ll vote to cancel Trump’s emergency
Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the issue is one of separation of powers, and the Constitution gives Congress the power to raise and spend money.
Trump’s emergency declaration splits Alaska delegation
A close vote is expected when the Senate decides whether to reverse President Trump’s national emergency declaration to build a wall on the southern border. The Alaska delegation is split on the question.
Watch: US Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses the Alaska Legislature
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski delivered her annual address to the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday. This is the first of three special addresses this week in the state Capitol.