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Sen. Lisa Murkowski

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski

@lisamurkowski

Official Twitter account for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski. Follow me for news and updates on what's happening in the Senate and across Alaska.

Alaska & Washington, D.C.

Joined December 2008

Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 22
Congratulations to Unalaska students Wesley Gruenhagen and River Zaochney, and their teacher Dena Royal, on winning the Captain Ken Coskey Naval History Award at National History Day. Their project, “Bombardment of Angoon – Reactions to a Cultural Clash and Delayed Reforms,”
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 18
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. The data accessed through OOI is important for so many, and I’m immensely grateful that NSF listened
Report: Trump backs off ending ocean monitoring after Murkowski co-leads block of plan in Senate
From juneauindependent.com
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 17
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. I’m grateful to my colleagues on the HELP Committee for working with me to advance my legislation, which will
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 16
For many Alaskans, the impacts of the conflict with Iran won't end when a peace agreement is signed and the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Many of our rural towns and villages rely on diesel generation to keep their lights on, homes warm, and to power four-wheelers and skiffs for
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 15
For the past decade, the Ocean Observatories Initiative has generated publicly available, real-time data that provides crucial insights into changing ecosystem conditions and extreme weather. The loss of this deep-water observation system would leave public safety officials,
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 12
Celebration 2026 in Juneau was a strong reminder of what makes Alaska so special. Watching the canoes arrive, hearing the drums, and seeing the dancers share their stories is both inspiring and deeply moving. What stood out most was the connection between generations – elders
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 11
For years, I have worked to rebuild America's icebreaker fleet and ensure new vessels are homeported in Alaska. With two new Arctic Security Cutters officially coming to Kodiak and another planned for Seward, that effort is now translating into real investments, real assets, and
Coast Guard to homeport two icebreakers in Kodiak and a third in Seward
From adn.com
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 10
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant Program is now accepting applications. The program supports Tribal capacity building for energy development, governance, and business planning. As a long-time leader and advocate for Alaska
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
@IndianCommittee
Jun 9
The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant Program is accepting applications. Grants help Tribes strengthen energy sovereignty and build capacity for energy development. Applications due July 16, 2026. Learn more: bia.gov/service/grants…
bia.gov
Tribal Energy Development Capacity (TEDC) Grant
The Bureau of Indian Affairs mission is to enhance the quality of life, promote economic opportunities, and to carry out the federal responsibilities entrusted to us to protect and improve the trust...
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 9
Happy Don Young Day! Today we celebrate a larger-than-life icon, a man who saw Alaska’s incredible potential and spent every minute of every day of his 49 years in office working to help Alaskans seize it. I am fortunate to count him as a mentor and am grateful to have served
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 8
Today’s decision from a U.S. District Judge to vacate the policy implementing the Presidential Proclamation mandating a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants—a 5,000% increase in some cases—came at a critical time for Alaska’s schools that are in the midst of hiring before next
Trump administration $100,000 visa fee for highly skilled foreign...
From newsfromthestates.com
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 5
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. For many artists, materials such as ivory have
House Passes Legislation Protecting Alaska Native Artists’ Cultural Heritage and Economic Opportu...
From murkowski.senate.gov
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 5
While I support funding to secure our borders and protect the homeland, I do not support bypassing the annual appropriations process by providing funding for multiple years in a manner that diminishes both congressional direction and oversight. By choosing to appropriate funding
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski
@lisamurkowski
Jun 5
Since @SenatorCollins was first sworn into office, she has not missed a single vote. 10,000 consecutive roll call votes is an incredible milestone and a remarkable testament to her work ethic and commitment to public service. Congratulations!
CSPAN
@cspan
Jun 5
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME, @SenatorCollins) 10,000 consecutive roll call votes.
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