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Lisa Murkowski

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Lisa Ann Murkowski is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Alaska, a position she has held since 2002. A member of the Republican Party, Murkowski has been a prominent figure in Alaskan and national politics, known for her moderate stance on various issues. She was first appointed to the Senate in 2002 and has since been elected multiple times, demonstrating a strong commitment to her constituents and the state of Alaska.

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Aug 7, 2026

I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.

sourcenm.com
Aug 7, 2026

The country needs an Attorney General who will check the worst impulses of this administration,

sourcenm.com
Aug 7, 2026

Ensuring the safety of Afghan nationals who bravely fought side by side with U.S. Armed Forces against the Taliban is not only a moral obligation, but also extends to our national security interests.

coons.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

This bill will break down barriers to treatment while accelerating the research and development of therapies for people living with ALS.

coons.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

ALS is indiscriminate and devastating. It can strike any of us, and it will take all of us working together to support those affected and help end this terminal disease.

coons.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

In Alaska, supporting our military services takes an all-hands-on-deck approach. We’ve seen firsthand how IGSAs benefit both military installations and local communities by combining resources for critical functions: everything from…

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

Ultimately, however, I will oppose his nomination.

theguardian.com
Aug 7, 2026

I have had numerous constructive meetings with Mr. Blanche and he comes across as decent and capable.

theguardian.com
Aug 6, 2026

Artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, and we must have a careful understanding of how our young people interact with this groundbreaking technology.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 4, 2026

In rural Alaska, you have to improvise. That’s why I’m always interested in innovations that help our communities adapt to the realities on the ground.

lujan.senate.gov
Aug 2, 2026

By providing women with the option to voluntarily prevent unplanned pregnancies and to protect themselves from transmission of the virus and have access to clinics, the United States can prevent further deaths of women and the cruel and…

foxnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

As the Arctic grows in strategic importance, the United States must continue investing in the research, infrastructure, and expertise needed to strengthen our understanding of this rapidly changing region.

sullivan.senate.gov
Jul 29, 2026

Alaskan communities continue to face an increasing number of damaging natural disasters, including catastrophic flooding, coastal erosion, severe storms, landslides, wildfires, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and permafrost thaw.

coons.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

I look at the War Powers Resolution, and it’s not ambiguous. It requires the president to terminate hostilities within 60 days absent congressional authorization.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jul 21, 2026

I’m glad to once again partner on bipartisan, bi-cameral legislation to develop and implement a unified National Resilience Strategy.

coons.senate.gov
Jul 17, 2026

The recent lease sale results were not surprising, given the acreage already leased and the continued partisan push against responsible development.

alaskabeacon.com
Jul 12, 2026

This is more good news for King Cove and all who care about the health, safety, and wellbeing of the hundreds of people who live there.

sullivan.senate.gov
Jul 7, 2026

I will continue working to eliminate this fee permanently so that Alaska’s students are receiving the best education possible, regardless of the outcome of future legal challenges.

alaskabeacon.com
Jun 26, 2026

If you don't have the votes, sir, you don't have the votes.

cbsnews.com
Jun 20, 2026

It’s tough to say that that the agreement is one that leaves Iran in a worse place, and the United States in a better place.

vox.com
Jun 19, 2026

The National Science Foundation’s decision to leave the Ocean Observatories Initiative’s buoys in place is a massive win for coastal communities and fishermen around the country.

alaskabeacon.com
Jun 19, 2026

It doesn’t appear to me that it puts us in that much of a different position than prior to the beginning of the war.

huffpost.com
Jun 18, 2026

Our fishing industry is part of the beating heart of coastal Alaska, but seemingly every fishery over the last decade has been hit hard by disasters beyond their control.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Jun 16, 2026

The effort to dismantle this vital network, jeopardizing decades of prior research, must be reversed in order to prioritize public safety.

washingtonstatestandard.com
Jun 16, 2026

Eliminating most of this complex ocean monitoring system threatens the safety of our coastal communities while undermining our nation’s ability to monitor coastal environments, marine currents, and extreme weather events.

washingtonstatestandard.com

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