Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Pleased the House repealed the medical device tax provision of Affordable Care Act. Bad for innovation, w/costly consequences for Alaska. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Last night, the White House held its annual picnic. It made me realize how quickly time flies, and… https://t.co/oREJqL8gfL — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @EnergyGOP: America is an #Arctic nation. It's time we made the region a priority. #OneArctic http://t.co/TKUXeTWpwu — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Off to the first Interior Appropriations markup in 6 years with my hardworking staff! https://t.co/hFMdNBCIX7 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Great to see all of you! https://t.co/YBF9CZ9JsU — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(2/2) This bill directs the Dept. of Interior to work with local stakeholders in AK to work towards these Arctic goals. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(1/2) As Chair of @ArcticCouncil, US is in a position to meet Arctic objectives: security, natural resources, Native communities, research. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Interior FY16 funding bill increases onshore & offshore #energy development, prevents extras regs on #fracking, cuts extra fees on drilling. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @EnergyGOP: .@LisaMurkowski: #WOTUS would hamper development in #Alaska. Time to #ditchtherule: http://t.co/PHOdjxfo1K http://t.co/8Tra0… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Accurate maps are necessary for navigation & development in AK--this bill provides $1.3M for 3D mapping & $3.2M for geologic mapping. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Located on the Ring of Fire, AK relies on the @alaska_avo for safety. $1M is included for maintenance of volcano monitoring stations. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(2/2) DOI is now required, after identifying contaminated Alaska Native lands in need of remediation, to expedite the clean-up process. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(1/2) In 1998 Dept. of Interior submitted a report to Congress acknowledging that it conveyed approx. 650 contaminated sites through ANCSA. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Good news for Southeast--this bill requires timber sales in AK be economic & the USFS use an appraisal system suited for AK's unique needs. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Tribal courts in AK are vital for rural justice--this bill funds $10M for pilot programs to improve law enforcement/criminal justice process — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(2/2) This bill also separates the funds for CSCs from resources for other programs, to avoid CSC money being spent on other agencies. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(1/2) Huge news--Alaska’s Native healthcare providers will have fully-funded contract support costs for the 2nd year in a row. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The USFWS conducted a $71,000 hunt to kill 'invasive caribou' on Kagalaska--this bill prohibits funds for such costly hunts in the future. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

This bill ensures the EPA continues to operate the backhaul program in rural Alaska that removes solid waste/garbage out of communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @EnergyGOP: .@lisamurkowski Fights to Transfer #KingCove Road Land to State of #Alaska in Interior Bill: http://t.co/Yd2vlYubMq — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

More than ever, AK knows the importance of wildfire-fighting capabilities. This bill fully funds national wildfire-fighting at >$1 billion. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(3/3) The FY16 Interior approps bill will prevent the EPA from using any funds to implement the overreaching, costly, harmful #WOTUS rule. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(2/3) From fixing the Dalton Hwy to building homes in Fbks, projects in AK will face impossible permitting requirements because of #WOTUS. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

(1/3) The EPA's #WOTUS rule is a showstopper for any type of development in AK, and is the largest of the EPA's many land grabs. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @SenThadCochran: Starting after this Senate vote: @lisamurkowski subcommittee markup of FY16 @Interior @EPA Appropriations Bill: http://… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

My position as Chairman means AK has a major hand in creating the budget for federal agencies (EPA, BLM, DOI, IHS) that impact our state. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Heading into Interior Appropriations Subcommittee shortly to discuss the proposed funding bill for FY16. Listen here: http://t.co/V0W30o02Ii — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @EnergyGOP: Chair @LisaMurkowski asks @Energy nominee Jonathan Elkind abt US #Arctic priorities, highlights our opportunity. https://t.c… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @EnergyGOP: For those in #Alaska impacted by #SockeyeFire #CardStreetFire: @redcrossak has info on shelters, @NWSAlaska on road closures… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @redcrossak: We have a phone number for the Houston Middle School shelter location 1-907-444-7494 Questions On Red Cross Shelter? Please… — PolitiTweet.org