Begich introduces bill granting state a share of offshore drilling revenue
Senator Mark Begich is introducing a bill that would grant the state a share of revenues from offshore drilling.
Murkowski, Begich back effort to reauthorize act
Alaska’s two U.S. senators are among those hoping to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
Bill allows tribes to directly apply for federal disaster aid
Alaska did not receive any money in the Sandy relief bill that cleared the Senate Monday night.
Senators express frustration on fisheries aid
Alaska’s U.S. senators voted with the majority in supporting a $50.5 billion emergency relief package for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
Democrats may stand in Obama’s way on gun measures
All eyes are on a core group of these Democrats, including Sen. Mark Begich, who are up for re-election in 2014.
Begich picks up early 2014 endorsement from AFL-CIO
The Alaska AFL-CIO endorsed the Democrat this week, more than a year and a half before voters go to the polls.
Begich proposes bill to improve mental health care
Sen. Mark Begich is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at improving mental health care in this country.
Senator Begich will not support assault weapons ban
Vice President Joe Biden says he will deliver recommendations for new gun control measures to President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
Alaska looking at 2 senators on Appropriations
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich is in line for the Senate Appropriations seat left vacant by the death of Daniel Inouye.
Murkowski keeps main committee assignments
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will keep all her main committee assignments during the new Congress, including a slot on the Senate Appropriations Committee.
