Lisa Murkowski: “I have had numerous constructive meetings with Mr. Blanche and he comes across as decent and capable.”

I join Alaskans in offering condolences as we learn of the plane crash in Cape Newenham.

Last week, I raised this issue with Secretary McMahon, and I’m pleased she agreed to expedite the obligation of the funds for the Alaska Native Education Program grants that Congress appropriated earlier this year.

His extensive experience, professionalism, and judicial temperament make him exceptionally well-qualified for this role.

Kyle brings extensive knowledge of both our state and our court system to the federal bench, having served the District of Alaska as a federal prosecutor and U.S. Magistrate Judge, a position he has held in Alaska for the past five years.