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 Murkowski1,134,711 views • 1 year ago
I want my message to be very clear – a woman has a right to contraception.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski913,106 views • 2 years ago
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 Murkowski136,753 views • 9 months ago
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 views • 11 months ago
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 Murkowski104,158 views • 10 months ago
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 views • 1 year ago
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 views • 3 years ago
Alaska has the highest suicide rate in the United States, at more than double the national average. In 2025, more young people in Alaska died by suicide than in any other year in the past decade. I appreciated the chance to engage with Dr. Westlake, nominee to be HHS Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, about how we can improve Alaska’s mental health outcomes. It must start with addressing our severe shortage of mental health professionals, and I will work with Dr. Westlake to increase access to providers across our state.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski12,556 views • 1 month ago
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 Murkowski17,254 views • 3 months ago
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 Murkowski20,099 views • 3 months ago
