Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"It is of the utmost importance that this new program--which consolidated numerous existing programs--be funded at its authorized level."

"I have always supported great public schools and will continue to do so."

"I agree that the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) clearly prohibits the Federal Government from requiring States to adopt or change standards."

"I believe that decisions regarding publicly elected school boards and other local accountability measures like this are best left to State and local decisionmakers."