Sen. Lisa Murkowski
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced today that it will be closing down by the end of the year following the passage of a rescissions package earlier this month. My team and I are still figuring out what this announcement will mean for Alaska Public Media, but rest assured that I will not back down when it comes to public broadcasting. When I return home this month, I will spend time with public broadcasters across the state to assess their needs and chart a path forward. The programming and emergency alerts these stations provide to communities throughout Alaska are vital, and I won’t give up until they receive the support they need.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski1,134,605 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
I want my message to be very clear – a woman has a right to contraception.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski912,914 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a man who loved this country deeply, believed in its promise, and challenged us to never accept injustice as inevitable. Dr. King’s legacy reminds us that progress takes grit, grace, and determination—and that each of us has a role to play in building a more just and united world.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski136,717 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
I’ve been ringing the alarm since last year about the expiration of tax credits that many Alaskans have relied on to afford their healthcare. As I see it, we have no choice but to modify and extend these tax credits to get us some time to find a permanent solution to this pressing problem. I hope my colleagues join me in the coming weeks and months in rising to the challenge of finding both short-term and long-term solutions to healthcare affordability in America.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski145,650 Aufrufe • vor 9 Monaten
We have a lot ahead of us in 2026. Taking Greenland shouldn’t be on that list. Instead, we should continue building relationships—through trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and indigenous governance—rather than sending provocative messages that undo decades of trust.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski104,115 Aufrufe • vor 8 Monaten
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. This bill will break down barriers to treatment while accelerating the research and development of therapies for people living with ALS. I’m grateful to partner with Senator Coons and I appreciate that Congress has recognized the importance of this legislation by moving it forward quickly. I look forward to working through the remaining differences in conference so we can get it to the President’s desk before these critical programs expire on September 30.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski17,076 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
The strongest policies are shaped by the people they're meant to serve. That's exactly what guided the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act, which I'm proud to have introduced to turn the findings and recommendations of the Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children into meaningful federal action. The Commission spent years listening to Native youth, families, Tribal leaders, educators, and service providers across Indian Country. Its final report made clear that Native children continue to face unacceptable disparities, but also that Tribes know what works when they are empowered to lead.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski20,018 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
This conflict may seem like a continent away, but the consequences are anything but distant. We all want this war to end, but it cannot end on Russia's terms. If it does, we should expect nothing more than a temporary respite before the resumption of hostilities. The appeasement of tyrants does not bring peace. Russia started this conflict and it's critical for us to stand with Ukraine to end it, not just because it's right, but because it's necessary.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski99,175 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
I join countless Americans in prayer. Prayer for the families of those who have lost loved ones in Hamas’ terrorist attacks on Israel. Prayer for the innocents in Gaza. And prayer for the Americans who have to watch their loved ones face danger abroad and fear at home.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski156,086 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
For more than 50 years, five Alaska Native communities have been waiting for the promises of ANCSA to be fully realized. Today, our legislation to finally correct that injustice advanced out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. This effort has been years in the making, built through conversations with Alaska Native communities, conservation groups, and colleagues on both sides of the aisle. I'm grateful to everyone who has worked to get us to this point, including Congressman Nick Begich, who successfully moved the companion legislation through the House. Now, let's finish the job.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski16,546 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten
Next time you're in Alaska, Secretary Pete Buttigieg & Stephen Colbert, first round at the ice bar is on me! Glad you were able to discuss the unique challenges we face in getting around the state—our seaplanes and ferries are lifelines to so many!
Sen. Lisa Murkowski132,261 Aufrufe • vor 2 Jahren
As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, I recently hosted a congressional staff briefing with Vice Chair Senator Brian Schatz to discuss our legislation – the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act. The briefing brought together Tribal leaders, Native youth, Commissioners, advocates, and partners from across the country, highlighting broad support of the bill and its eight titles, and urging Congress to support the lasting change it seeks to achieve. Quyana to everyone who took part in this meaningful event. Your leadership and stories continue to remind us that culture heals, Tribal self-determination strengthens communities, and Native children and families must remain a top priority. Introducing the bill was an important milestone, but our work is just beginning. Together, let’s get this legislation signed into law.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski12,348 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
