Sen. Lisa Murkowski also says she’s “concerned about the legality” of President Donald Trump’s idea to declare an emergency on the southern border to access funds for the wall.
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Murkowski aims to revive public lands bill, despite objection from lone senator
One of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s first priorities in the new Congress is to pass a 680-page public lands bill. The bill came within a hair’s breadth of passing late last month, but it was thwarted by a single senator.
Updated: Federal criminal justice bill passes Senate, without support from Murkowski and Sullivan
President Trump is congratulating the U.S. Senate for passing a criminal justice reform bill that shortens sentences for some federal inmates. It passed the Senate Tuesday night, but both Alaska senators voted against it.
Murkowski: Disaster aid for Alaska likely to be linked to relief for California wildfires
The federal government has kicked in the first $5 million to help Alaska deal with the immediate effects of the earthquake. But the big money will have to come from Congress.
Icebreaker could lose out to border wall in budget dispute
If President Donald Trump gets the funding he wants for a border wall, it could mean Alaska’s congressional delegation would lose out on one of its top priorities: a polar icebreaker.
Murkowski all in for Hyde-Smith, despite ‘hanging’ remark
“One comment that was made at one gathering — I’m not going to let that be a determinant as to how I classify an individual,” Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski said of Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
Murkowski won’t block judges to get Mueller protection bill
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has said for months that Special Counsel Robert Mueller must be free to continue his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Sen. Murkowski endorses Republican Mike Dunleavy for governor
Sen. Murkowski says that Dunleavy’s stance on Ballot Measure 1, a controversial salmon habitat ballot measure, was a big factor in her support.
Alaska senators address AFN on convention’s final day
The 52nd annual Alaska Federation of Natives convention concluded Oct. 20 in Anchorage with high-level addresses from Alaska’s senators, and AFN delegates still reeling from the news that Gov. Bill Walker is suspending his re-election campaign.
What’s the deal with Murkowski’s ‘present’ vote?
The practice, known as “paired voting” dates back to the 19th century. The custom fit with the Senate’s view of itself, as a place where gentlemen wouldn’t want to take unfair advantage.