WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska has
announced Alaskan broadcast journalist Matthew Felling as her new
Communications Director.
“I look forward to having Matthew lead my communications
team,” Murkowski said. “As a veteran of both Alaska and D.C. reporting, he
brings valuable experience and insight to my staff, and will bolster our
efforts to keep Alaskans informed on so many of the issues that impact our
state.”
Felling comes to Sen. Murkowski’s office after being lead
political reporter and anchor for CBS 11 News Anchorage. He joined CBS 11 News
after a decade of news reporting, commentary and analysis in Washington, D.C —
becoming the only TV reporter on the Washington Post‘s “Best
State-Based Political Reporter” list. Felling holds a Bachelor’s Degree
from Boston University in journalism and a Master’s from Georgetown University.
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