Renewed push is on to help hungry military families - Roll Call Congress is seeking legislative fixes to the scourge of military hunger, which is a persistent problem for the Pentagon. Roll Call · Feb 16, 2023
As Willow project decision nears, Alaska ponders ties to oil - Roll Call The administration may soon allow a new oil and gas drilling project in Alaska, even as it aims to halve U.S. carbon emissions by 2030. Roll Call · Feb 15, 2023
Biden nominates Alaskan as 1st Arctic ambassador WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday he plans to nominate Alaskan Michael Sfraga to serve as the first U.S. Arctic ambassador-at-large. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
‘We need to work together to survive’: Icelandic start-ups are inventing new ways to tackle climate breakdown What began as a dozen companies in 2012 has now grown to more than 70 members and associates connected to the Iceland Ocean Cluster, writes Hannah Hall The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023
Pressure mounts on Biden administration for decision on giant Willow oil field project in Alaska A major oil prospect on federal land in Alaska is hanging in the balance as pressure mounts on the Biden administration for a final decision to approve, or reject, the project. Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022
Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks WASHINGTON — Call him the billion-dollar man. Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022
Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks - Roll Call Alabama Sen. Richard C. Shelby goes out on top, while Sen. James M. Inhofe and Rep. Randy Weber come on strong. Roll Call · Dec 22, 2022
Alaska U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski re-elected to a fourth term Incumbent Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) defeated Kelly Tshibaka (R), and Patricia Chesbro (D) in the general election for U.S. Senate in Alaska on November 8, 2022. Ballotpedia · Nov 30, 2022
In Alaska, Ranked Choice Voting Worked Partisan outrage over Sarah Palin's defeat shouldn't obscure the obvious benefits of better voting systems. Reason · Nov 28, 2022
Murkowski withstands another conservative GOP challenger Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has again withstood challenges from a conservative faction within her party to win reelection The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
AP News Digest 7:10 a.m. Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EST. For up-to-the minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan at https://newsroom.ap.org. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating a fellow Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
Alaska US Sen. Lisa Murkowski wins reelection ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Lisa Murkowski — one of few Republicans willing to break party ranks — won Alaska’s U.S. Senate race on Wednesday, fending off a challenge from Kelly Tshibaka, a right-wing Republican backed by Trump. Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022
Lisa Murkowski defeats Trump candidate in Alaska Senate race while Sarah Palin falls short again Murkowski is one of a handful of Republicans who voted to convict Trump for his actions on January 6, while Peltola wins a full term to Congress. The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2022
Axios · Nov 24, 2022 Murkowski beats Trump-backed opponent in Alaska's Senate race Her victory represents another blow for the former president's handpicked candidates.
Roll Call · Nov 23, 2022 Murkowski, Peltola win re-election bids - Roll Call Murkowski beats Trump-backed fellow Republican Kelly Tshibaka, while Peltola defeats Sarah Palin, Nick Begich.
Tribune News Service · Nov 22, 2022 Murkowski says Supreme Court's abortion decision hurt Republicans in the midterms WASHINGTON — Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said in an interview that she thinks the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade contributed to the GOP's underperformance in the midterms.
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022 How same-sex marriage gained bipartisan support – a decadeslong process has brought it close to being written into federal law While public opinion and different state laws on abortion rights are sharply dividing the country, there’s growing indication that most people agree on another once-controversial topic – protecting same-sex marriage.
Ballotpedia · Nov 11, 2022 ICYMI: Where election results stand Partisan control of the chamber has not yet been determined, in part because races in Arizona, and Nevada remain uncalled (Alaska’s U.S. Senate election is also uncalled at this time, but the two candidates in the ranked-choice runoff with the most votes are Republicans, including the incumbent, Sen. Lisa Murkowski).…
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Voices: In Alaska, things look surprisingly bad for Sarah Palin — and for Republicans in general ‘Hate to be a negative Nancy, but I really think Alaska is going the way of Washington and California. The conservative ship has sailed’
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 Sarah Palin tells supporters to stop donating to the GOP: ‘They opposed me every step of the way’ Former vice presidential candidate declares war on ‘dark, dysfunctional GOP machine’
Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022 Murkowski closes on Tshibaka as votes are counted in Alaska's US Senate race ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Right-wing Republican Kelly Tshibaka narrowly led Republican incumbent U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski after early returns were posted Tuesday night, but Murkowski said she was confident she'd overtake her Trump-backed opponent once absentee ballots were counted and ranked-choice votes tabulated.
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022 Why AP called Alaska's Senate race for Republicans The Associated Press determined Republicans will win Alaska's U.S. Senate race race because of the state’s ranked-choice voting system even though who'll win isn't clear
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Murkowski seeks to fend off Trump-backed Tshibaka in Alaska Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is seeking to fend off a challenge from Donald Trump-endorsed fellow Republican Kelly Tshibaka in Tuesday’s election
Ballotpedia · Oct 28, 2022 Explore Ballotpedia’s Annual Congressional Competitiveness Report Welcome to the Friday, October 28, Brew.