Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan says no to Trump’s proposed ‘Space Force’
Alaska's junior senator sits on Senate committees that would be involved in the creation of a new branch of the military.
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Alaska delegation looks for bipartisan response from Congress to immigration woes
Alaska's federal lawmakers say legislative action should follow President Trump's executive order on migrant families.
Ex-Alaska lawmaker sentenced on harassment count
State District Court Judge Kirsten Swanson sentenced Zach Fansler to one year of probation, roughly $900 in restitution and 80 hours of community service. He also must undergo an alcohol assessment program and follow any treatment recommendations.
Murkowski, Sullivan support plans to end separation of families at the border
Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan signed on to legislation and Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged the Trump administration to end the practice first.
Alaska financier Bob Gillam donated $250K to Trump fund after EPA backed Pebble limits
Bob Gillam strongly opposes the Pebble mine, but it's "absurd" to suggest there was an improper connection between the donation and EPA's decision, an attorney for Gillam's investment firm said.
Murkowski and Sullivan call for halt to separation of parents and children at U.S. border
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski wants an immediate end to a "cruel, tragic" practice, while Sen. Dan Sullivan called for a more deliberate bipartisan approach.
Alaskans flock to Washington, D.C. for final ANWR hearing
Among visitors from the Lower 48, Alaskans testified to Alaskans in the nation's capital Friday.
Murkowski’s Interior appropriations bill makes bipartisan headway in the Senate
An Interior and environment spending bill has not advanced this far with support from both parties in years.
Alaska Gov. Walker signs budget, Permanent Fund bills but says no to Knik Arm bridge
Walker used his line-item veto power to quash $2.5 million for the proposed bridge across the Knik Arm.
Attention, politics die-hards: Public affairs channel C-SPAN is floating its bus to Alaska for a road trip
The bus will visit Juneau, Fairbanks and Anchorage starting next week to host events for locals and to produce public affairs programming, according to the station.
Native corporations would get share of ANWR oil revenues under federal budget amendment
Senate rules kept Native corporations from getting a share of revenues in the 2017 tax bill that opened the Arctic coastal plain to oil exploration.
Frank Murkowski seriously considered running for Alaska governor again
His daughter Lisa was skeptical, but Murkowski went as far as trying to recruit a potential running mate before deciding against a gubernatorial bid.
Alaska senators join push for states’ rights in marijuana laws
A bill says the marijuana prohibitions of the federal Controlled Substances Act would not apply to states and tribes that have their own marijuana laws.
Meet Don Young’s conservative primary challenger
John Nelson wants to give Young a challenge in his 24th election cycle.
Murkowski proposes a government role in the #MeToo movement
Alaska's senior senator is sponsoring legislation to keep companies from hiding a culture of harassment behind nondisclosure agreements.
Former state Rep. Fansler, alleged to have slapped woman, charged with misdemeanor harassment
He was charged in Juneau court, where an initial hearing is set for later this month.
‘Why quit?’ Alaska Rep. Don Young, 85 and proud of his accomplishments, says he has the energy for a 24th term
Alaska voters deliver Don Young back to Washington again and again. Observers say that for many, it’s a calculation: He might be rough around the edges, but so are a lot of Alaskans.
Alaskan Tara Sweeney’s Interior Department nomination cruises through committee
The Alaska Native's nomination is heading to a vote by the full U.S. Senate.
Sullivan gets his wish for canceled Senate recess while Murkowski fumes
Alaska's two U.S. senators don't agree on the need to stay in Washington during August, the month traditionally spent back home.
Plan emerging from Forest Service could undo Southeast Alaska logging limits
The Trump administration is offering Alaska a workaround to a regulatory exemption the courts would not allow for Tongass National Forest.