Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

In Sitka I visited with folks at Allen Marine, a family owned tour company operating in SE Alaska since 1970. We spoke about the challenges they faced during the pandemic—being an operator heavily involved in the tourism industry but also their work repairing & building ships. https://t.co/B8eSiuwZl1 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I also visited the community garden onsite, which was created in collaboration with the Ketchikan Wellness Coalition. It’s great to see Alaskans finding ways to support one another through collaborative efforts and community development. https://t.co/n0dxWvhKMK — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

In Ketchikan I stopped by the Tongass Federal Credit Union’s new facility, The Commons. This space was created as a resource center to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, & startups with on-site workshops and the ability to rent space to co-work. https://t.co/v6Bhz6yU0F — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Developers are utilizing the site of the former Ketchikan Pulp Mill and turning it into a museum to showcase the mill’s history, including using refurbished rail cars to show how pulp was transported to market. I’m looking forward to seeing the project completion. https://t.co/goeOJtXAGv — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I visited the development site of The Mill at Ward Cove, the site of a new cruise ship dock in the Ketchikan area. It’ll serve as the Welcome Center and transit facility for cruise ship passengers when they come to the area. https://t.co/KoDAjQRoGr — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

A percentage of each sale goes to the designated cause—whether it’s a local domestic violence shelter, homeless shelter, or sports and maritime education activities. Jaimie told me her intention is simply to give back. https://t.co/HIn0PQO9tG — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

In Ketchikan I spent time with Jaimie Palmer, owner of Captain’s Lady—a small boutique & gift shop which features dozens of Alaskan artists. When the pandemic resulted in a big decline in tourists, she & her husband started a candle company where each scent has a different cause. https://t.co/ZjDnSe5qJI — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Great to be in Ketchikan—my birthplace. I appreciated time spent talking w/ locals to get a good pulse on how the pandemic has impacted them, how the tourism season is going, and what efforts at the federal level have been most effective in helping them stay afloat. https://t.co/m0LSuI1214 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I loved seeing the excitement from those in Ketchikan – to finally see the return of cruise ships and the passengers they will bring to the region. A local summed up what this means to small businesses and the local economy—“it’s everything”. Truly a great celebration! https://t.co/8Wvtyb8fe6 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Thanks for having me—I appreciated the conversation. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

And through my legislation, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, we were able to achieve that. This ship is just the beginning as more are scheduled to come to Alaska in the coming weeks. Today marks an important step toward Alaska’s road to economic recovery. https://t.co/K9nXL3aQCv — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Today I was able to see Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas in Ketchikan — the 1st large cruise ship in Alaska in almost 2 yrs. We worked hard to find a solution to bring cruising back to the state after a pause on the industry. https://t.co/lrxIiQ6Cv3 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Happy to join state leaders and community members in Ketchikan today to welcome the return of the first large cruise ship to Alaska since the 2019 season. Watch live here: https://t.co/XJNOnlz2ct — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I’m looking forward to seeing the Raven Story stamp in circulation soon. Great to see Tlingit/Athabascan artist Rico Worl’s artwork on display in this fashion. Alaskans, you can pre-order these forever stamps now. https://t.co/2y8DKOmsdk https://t.co/HE5dP29O4C — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Through the passage of my legislation, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, we are able to give communities some semblance of a tourist season. Looking forward to welcoming the first big cruise ship to Alaska since 2019 tomorrow. https://t.co/7G4VgByhcC — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I’ve been committed to help bring tourism back for the '21 season & keep Alaskans afloat through the hardships created by the pandemic. It was an all-hands-on-deck effort to find a solution to the 2021 cruise ship season and bring a much-needed economic boost to our communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Love seeing Alaskans across the state showing their patriotism during Fourth of July celebrations. https://t.co/Qu1Z1vSRam — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Thank you to the crews working to protect life and property as the Munson Creek Fire intensifies near Chena Hot Springs. Praying for safety of our wildland firefighters, Alaskan residents, and all those near the area. https://t.co/QsYWOlRhGc — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As we celebrate today, it's important to recognize that the freedoms we have & the extraordinary country we are blessed to call home don’t come without sacrifice. In the midst of time with family and time with friends—let us not forget the price of freedom. #HappyIndependenceDay https://t.co/GeZqxUB7bQ — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The @FAANews has awarded over $20M to the Robert Curtis Memorial Airport in Noorvik, & the Togiak Airport in Togiak Village. I look forward to seeing the positive impacts it will have on everyone who relies on these airports to stay connected. https://t.co/q3G2anMFk1 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Congrats to @OneWeb on launching its last rocket to enable broadband-speed satellite internet coverage for #Alaska's vast geography. It has the potential to improve business, education & daily life in the areas of AK that still lack access to reliable broadband infrastructure. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As a U.S. Senator, I’ve been an ardent supporter of small businesses, including those in rural communities. I appreciate the Small Business Council of America for recognizing those efforts by presenting me with their 38th Annual Congressional Award. https://t.co/5kK4bWggVw — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

ICYMI: I joined the @TomAndersonSho1 to talk through some of my recent efforts to support Alaska’s tourism industry, strengthen America’s role as an Arctic nation, and my vote in favor of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. Listen here: https://t.co/oSikPTN0MT — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As a long-time supporter of Covenant House Alaska, I am grateful to see strong partnerships across our state formed in support of this worthy cause. This milestone is a remarkable accomplishment. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As long-time supporter of Covenant House Alaska, I am grateful to see strong partnerships across our state formed in support of this worthy cause. This milestone and the benefit it will bring many young Alaskans is a remarkable accomplishment. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I was honored to join a ground breaking ceremony hosted by @CovenantHouseAk, in a partnership with @CIHousing, to celebrate 22 new on-site “micro-unit” apartments at the Covenant House Youth Engagement Center. https://t.co/mttRaIZNNq — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As long-time supporter of Covenant House Alaska, I am grateful to see strong partnerships across our state formed in support of this worthy cause. This milestone and the benefit it will bring many young Alaskans is a remarkable accomplishment. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I was honored to join a ground breaking ceremony hosted by @covenanthouseak, in a partnership with @CIHousing, to celebrate 22 new on-site “micro-unit” apartments at the Covenant House Youth Engagement Center. https://t.co/aaws6FYMzD — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

My sincere thanks goes out to all of the providers working to support Alaska’s most vulnerable. We must help them, help others. https://t.co/24VyOjjQQC — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The big takeaway was that these organizations need four things: sustainability, certainty, stability, and flexibility within the funding they receive. This is exactly what I’m working to ensure through bipartisan legislation, the #VOCAFix Act. https://t.co/Eml9q2pCgR — PolitiTweet.org