Juneau Empire: Congressional delegation: Resource development can be lifeline for Southeast
Southeast Alaska was hit harder than most other parts of the state by the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s congressional delegation told a digital conference room Wednesday morning. The delegation spoke to the Southeast Conference Annual Meeting, held digitally this year, and the state’s senators and representative offered their vision of an economic recovery for the […]
Manchin, Murkowski Request Information On Covid-19 Impact On Homeless Families And Youth
U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) requested information from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted families and children. The Senators also asked if the ACF had the resources needed to help those in need during the pandemic and if the Emergency Family Stabilization Act […]
CBC News: Alaskan sisters beg Canada to let them go to school in B.C.
It’s back to school this week for students in Stewart, B.C., but five Alaskan children who were set to join them this year are stuck at home after pandemic restrictions have essentially closed the border between two remote cross-border communities that sit side by side and usually intermingle. Right now, people are only allowed to […]
Murkowski Votes to Advance Targeted Covid-19 Relief Bill
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today voted to advance a targeted COVID-19 Relief bill package, focused on addressing some of America’s most urgent healthcare, education, and economic issues. The procedural vote failed by a vote of 52-47, shy of the 60 votes needed. “It’s so important that we work to provide necessary relief to Americans […]
The Hill: Top health officials pledge to keep politics out of COVID-19 vaccine process
Top federal health officials tried to reassure lawmakers on Wednesday that politics will not play a role in determining whether a COVID-19 vaccine is approved, amid fears that President Trump is politicizing the process. “Science and science alone will be the way in which this decision is made, otherwise I’ll have no part in it,” […]
Anchorage Daily News: ‘Permanency navigators’ help Anchorage’s homeless youths find housing and stability
Keegan Cranston-Stuckey used to wander Anchorage’s streets at night, trying to keep herself awake and alive. Every day was a struggle to stay safe and fed, especially when she found herself pregnant. The 22-year-old, who gave birth last month to a healthy son, ended up without shelter after she aged out of Covenant House Alaska, […]
Senator Murkowski Comments on Governor Dunleavy Approving Extension of Federal UI Benefits for Alaskans
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statement on Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy’s authorization of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development to begin the FEMA application process and utilize state UI Trust Funds for an extension of federal unemployment insurance benefits. Alaskans who receive UI benefits will now be given a $300 weekly […]
Braun, Murkowski, Perdue, and Scott Honor Essential Workers with Disabilities in Senate Resolution
U.S. Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), David Perdue (R-GA), and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the contributions of essential workers with disabilities to keep America running during the COVID-19 pandemic, and thanking them for continuing to provide vital services to Americans during these difficult times. This resolution comes as the […]
Murkowski Comments on Covid Relief
U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today made the following statement after President Trump took executive action this weekend to extend federal unemployment benefits, defer payroll taxes, extend moratoriums on evictions, and defer student loan payments. “I’m disappointed that Congress could not reach an agreement this week to provide much needed relief to the American people, […]
Murkowski Speaks on Alaska’s COVID-19 Heroes on the U.S. Senate Floor
During a speech on the U.S. Senator floor, U.S. Senator Murkowski (R-AK) commended Alaska’s unsung heroes of the COVID-19 response effort, including Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anne Zink. CLICK HERE for video of Senator Murkowski’s floor speech. SPEECH EXCERPTS: “There are many men and women across the country that are doing extraordinary work responding […]