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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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Jun 12, 2026

For years, I have worked to rebuild America's icebreaker fleet and ensure new vessels are homeported in Alaska.

sullivan.senate.gov
Jun 9, 2026

Many school districts in rural and remote parts of the state rely on the H-1B visa program to bring quality teachers to their communities.

foxnews.com
Jun 5, 2026

In doing so, it reduces Congress’ ability to apply reasonable checks on immigration policy for the remainder of this administration and into the next.

mainemorningstar.com
Jun 5, 2026

By choosing to appropriate funding for three fiscal years instead of one, this measure weakens the normal budgeting process and sets another precedent for avoiding it when we find ourselves in disagreement.

alaskabeacon.com
Jun 5, 2026

We provide that OVW may not be subsumed by another grant making component within DOJ.

rollcall.com
Jun 5, 2026

I don’t think he thinks about the impact on this and the timing.

punchbowl.news
Jun 4, 2026

Ensuring Alaska Native artists’ ability to create and sell their traditional handicrafts is about more than income. It’s about supporting families who have used their work to preserve heritage and culture through generations.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 30, 2026

Obviously the parties don't like that because they want control.

npr.org
May 30, 2026

I think it certainly benefits us in Alaska.

npr.org
May 27, 2026

For a state as vast and geographically diverse as Alaska, broadband access is not a luxury—it’s essential infrastructure.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

This is a great day for Alaska that further demonstrates the world-class energy potential across our North Slope.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

It feels good to say that we are finally beginning to realize that goal.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

I am proud to have worked with my partners in the delegation who helped bring this robust funding to Alaska.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

The Geese House Site is owed to Doyon, Limited under the commitments made in ANCSA—which enabled the conveyance of culturally significant sites to Alaska Native Corporations.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

This is one of the most significant achievements on the North Slope in decades and further cements the region’s renaissance.

sullivan.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

I think that this puts that seat in jeopardy.

foxnews.com
May 13, 2026

I wanted to see a detailed breakdown of where the $1 billion would go before committing to supporting the move.

oklahomavoice.com
Feb 26, 2026

I want to thank not only the Senator from California but my colleague Senator Cortez Masto from Nevada as we have worked through this. Know that the Senator from California does have my commitment to try to address not only the matters…

govinfo.gov
Jan 10, 2026

The videos I've seen from Minneapolis yesterday are deeply disturbing

cbsnews.com
Jan 10, 2026

I think most of us want to be able to just not only quiet that, but just make clear that is not only not going to happen — it is an option that has been taken off the table.

nytimes.com
Dec 10, 2025

I'd like to see more, and I believe that if we don't stand up for our powers under the Constitution, nobody else will.

npr.org
Nov 25, 2025

To accuse him and other lawmakers of treason and sedition for rightfully pointing out that servicemembers can refuse illegal orders is reckless and flat-out wrong.

nbcnews.com
Nov 21, 2025

People who feel very strongly about this will feel like they’ve been duped if the justice department claims we can’t release anything because of an active investigation.

theguardian.com

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