Sen. Murkowski: Administration’s Shutdown Strategy a Failure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today issued the following comment on the Department of the Interior’s announcement that it would allow some national parks to open if states pay for the operating costs: “While I am pleased that visitors will once again be able to enjoy some of our national parks, it’s […]
Murkowski, Young Urge USFWS to Uphold the Law and Allow Access to Alaska Refuges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young (both R-Alaska) today sent a letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe insisting that commercial hunting and fishing guides and air taxi operators with valid permits be allowed to continue to operate in National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. Unlike other Department […]
Sen. Murkowski Expresses Support for Transboundary Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today expressed support for approving the Transboundary Agreement between the United States and Mexico during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on legislation to approve the agreement and provide the Secretary of Interior authority to implement it. (Click picture for video.) “I view this agreement […]
Sen. Murkowski Questions BLM’s Role in Fortymile Mining Raid
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, yesterday wrote to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Principal Deputy Director Neil Kornze to express concerns about the overly aggressive law enforcement raids against a handful of small placer mining operations on Alaska’s Fortymile River. “This controversial incident has drawn an understandable amount of scrutiny in Alaska […]
Sen. Murkowski Secures Funding for Legacy Well Cleanup
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today applauded final congressional approval of the Responsible Helium Administration and Stewardship Act, which she co-authored and made sure included $50 million for the cleanup of abandoned oil and gas wells drilled by the federal government in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The bill is now on its […]
Wyden, Murkowski Applaud Final Passage of Helium Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded the Senate’s final passage of legislation that ensures continued access to the federal helium supply and prevents a shock to the health care sector and other critical industries that depend on helium. The Responsible Helium […]
Sen. Murkowski: Roadless Rule Crippling Southeast Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today criticized the U.S. Forest Service for using the roadless rule to block responsible development in Southeast, Alaska. “I am actively working to address the impacts the roadless rule has on economic development opportunities in Southeast,” Murkowski said. “That’s precisely why I brought Forest Service Chief Tom […]
Sen. Murkowski Comments on EPA Climate Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commented on the release of Environmental Protection Agency climate regulations for new power plants: “I’m very disappointed by this latest rulemaking from the EPA,” Murkowski said. “Despite opposition, the administration has charged ahead with command-and-control regulations that will drive up energy costs for all Americans. And […]
Wyden, Murkowski Applaud Senate’s Passage of Helium Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation that ensures continued access to the federal helium supply, prevents a shock to the health care sector and other critical industries that depend on helium. The bill then requires the […]
Wyden: “The Reality is We Could Have Already Had a Vote” on Energy Efficiency Bill, GOP Amendments
Washington, D.C. – Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said endless, unreasonable amendment requests are blocking votes on the bipartisan Shaheen-Portman energy efficiency bill, in a Senate floor speech this morning. Democratic leaders have already offered to allow votes on controversial amendments related to the Affordable Care Act and the Keystone […]