Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Thank you to Amy Gallaway, 2020 Alaska Teacher of the Year & Heather Damario, global studies teacher and Model UN director at West Valley High School for this honest and encouraging letter to Alaska’s youth as we go through the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/OPV02cYyNl — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The closures of school buildings due to the outbreak of #COVID19 is undoubtedly creating challenges for teachers, parents, and the students themselves. But as this letter to all Alaskan students says, school is not the brick and mortar of a building. https://t.co/OPV02cYyNl — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The @FCC plays a vital role in expanding telehealth through the Rural Health Care Program— very important for many rural Alaskan communities. It is pivotal that they waive the current FCC rules & increase subsidies for Rural Health Care Program participants during this crisis. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Telehealth allows providers to overcome geographical challenges, and allows them to deliver care to patients without putting themselves at risk or requiring vulnerable patients to travel to hospitals and waiting rooms during public health emergencies. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I recently joined @SenBrianSchatz, and a bipartisan group of my Senate colleagues, on a letter urging the @FCC to take immediate steps to ensure that our nation’s health care providers have the resources they need during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/Eyc3NPGhnN — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The innovation and compassion of Alaskans comes as no surprise, but I remain thankful to see numerous businesses like Amalga Distillery and Barnacle Foods and so many individuals stepping up to help each other during this uncertain and difficult time. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The bill also includes over $4 billion to help Head Start centers and child care providers during this emergency so parents can find high-quality child care and early education options now and when the pandemic is over. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The CARES Act will also help those with federal student loans by deferring the need to submit loan payments for 6 months with zero interest and no penalties (and all involuntary collections of defaulted loans will be suspended). — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Schools and colleges that receive funding will be required to continue to pay their employees and contractors, such as teachers, school bus drivers, and school food service workers. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will, among other provisions, help Alaskans by providing over $30 billion to help school districts and colleges to meet students’ educational needs. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The #COVID19 outbreak has impacted families, students, teachers, and educational institutions across the state—causing closures, lost jobs, and worry over the ability to continue educating students for the remainder of the school year. https://t.co/L1pZUOKMiX — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @Alaska_DHSS: Health Mandate 012 issued today by @GovDunleavy prohibits in-state travel within AK except for travel to support critical… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @Alaska_DHSS: As of 5 pm on March 28, all people in Alaska are required to remain in their place of residence and practice social distan… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The bill provides payroll assistance for cargo carriers, passenger carriers & for contractors to air carriers. Tax relief is provided for businesses affected by the emergency, such as the hospitality industry, by allowing deferred payments on estimated taxes & some payroll taxes. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

To help stabilize our economy by supporting critical U.S. industries severely impacted by the #COVID19 outbreak, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides loans and loan guarantees, including for cargo carriers and passenger carriers. https://t.co/pH7ITgqW9u — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The bill ensures 39 weeks of unemployment assistance to those who are not eligible for unemployment. It will also reimburse states for the cost of providing unemployment benefits as soon as someone becomes unemployed. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides an additional 13 weeks of unemployment benefits above what is available under state law and will add $600 to the weekly compensation benefits that states provide, for up to 4 months. https://t.co/2YLXPapgVb — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @SenateGOP: 🚨 Help is on the way. 🚨 President @realdonaldtrump just SIGNED the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security Act into law… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As we work combat the spread of #COVID19, we continue to work to ensure much-needed support for healthcare providers who are on the front lines. These grants will help ensure Alaskans have access to the healthcare necessary to turn the tide in the fight against this disease. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I applaud @HHSGov for awarding grants to healthcare providers in Alaska through funding that was made possible due to the coronavirus emergency supplemental bill we passed earlier this month. Click here for more info: https://t.co/qk77ZMglp6 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The bill provides loans to small employers and nonprofits who maintain their payroll during this emergency, with portions of the loan eligible for forgiveness. It's a good step towards helping America’s workers to remain employed and support small businesses through the pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

We know small businesses and their employees have been hit hard by the #COVID19 pandemic. The U.S. Senate recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, legislation to help protect jobs and provide direct support to small businesses. https://t.co/fRxxSYswGK — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

One of the task forces will expedite and coordinate the development of #COVID19 vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments. The other one will help to coordinate medical supply shortages and the development of innovative solutions to address these shortages. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I joined my Senate colleagues on a bipartisan letter to @VP Pence urging the Trump Admin to establish 2 temporary task forces to address medical supply shortages or barriers to finding safe & effective vaccines, diagnostics & treatments for #COVID19. https://t.co/p4kfuvISLc — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Additionally, the legislation extends mandatory funding for Community Health Centers, the National Health Service Corp, and the Special Diabetes program until November 30, 2020. I’m proud to support this legislation that gets healthcare workers the support they desperately need. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides critical support for hospitals & healthcare providers. It addresses medical supplies shortages, aims to expand #COVID19 testing, and prioritizes the development and testing of new vaccines and treatments. https://t.co/tuX65m5V4Y — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @CDCgov: People over 65 and people with underlying medical conditions are at higher risk for #coronavirus. Together, we can help stop th… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The bill puts cash directly into the hands of Alaskan families as eligible taxpayers will receive a rebate of $1,200, $2,400 for married couples filing jointly, and $500 per child. For eligibility on this particular rebate or more info, click here: https://t.co/UaLKM2cPnd — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Last night the U.S. Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a bill that provides immediate direct financial assistance and unemployment benefits for individuals, to small businesses, nonprofits, and to stabilize key industries. https://t.co/zkW0GeCcJI — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @SenateGOP: Last night, the Senate unanimously PASSED the largest health care and economic rescue package in the history of our country.… — PolitiTweet.org