Sen. Lisa Murkowski

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veterans Land Allotment Program was established in 2019 through my comprehensive lands package, the Dingell Act. Recently, @Interior announced next steps in the implementation of that program. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @AlaskaAir: Our fish-filled (& painted) aircraft touched down in Seattle this morning, carrying 17,000 pounds of wild Alaska Copper Rive… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

In the Arctic, UNCLOS would allow us to resolve territorial disputes of continental shelf claims as we see more access in a region that up to this point in time has been inaccessible. Without ratification, the U.S. lacks a seat at the table for these negotiations. https://t.co/mefcFRFpeg — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

In the South China Sea, UNCLOS would enable us to contest unlawful Chinese claims through an international tribunal rather than military escalation and dangerous freedom of navigation operations prone to miscalculation. https://t.co/7rIFixYU8k — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Today I joined Senators @MazieHirono and @TimKaine in reintroducing a resolution urging the United States Senate to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). https://t.co/yv1dAbDWdt — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

That’s why @Sen_JoeManchin and I are calling on Congressional leadership to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act through regular order. https://t.co/ThACnG41MN — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Congress must come together to reaffirm our longstanding bipartisan commitment to free, accessible, and secure elections for all. Protecting Americans’ access to democracy has not been a partisan issue for the past 56 years, and we must not allow it to become one now. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @IRSnews: #IRS reminder: There’s still time to file your 2017 federal income tax return and claim your refund. You must file your 2017 t… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I’m proud of the support Alaskans show our law enforcement. National Police Week is an opportunity for us to honor and respect fallen officers & a recognition that we should thank those that don the uniform and the risks they take to serve and protect our communities. Thank you. https://t.co/h8uJhuqUDW — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

As #NationalPoliceWeek2021 comes to an end, I join Alaskans in honoring and remembering our brave law enforcement officers who have given their all in the line of duty. Thank you to all who have served and protected our communities. https://t.co/MiOrOcBNOH — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I appreciate testimony of Russell Dick of Huna Totem Corporation who spoke to the impact of a federal law like PVSA which limits Huna Totem’s ability to provide for jobs & the economy for a small Native community, as well as broader opportunities to Native people in the region. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

During a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, I underscored the importance of tourism to the entire Alaskan economy, but also specifically Alaska Native communities. https://t.co/VqReEHHQL7 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

My bill which passed the Senate this week, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, alleviates the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) restriction that prevents cruise ships from transporting passengers between Washington State and Alaska. https://t.co/zABItIkkY4 — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

In Alaska, we know firsthand the importance of tourism to our state’s economy. In 2020 alone, the cancellation of the cruise ship season has caused an estimated revenue loss of over $90M to the State, $98M to local governments & over $1B in lost revenue for local businesses. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

RT @lruskin: If all goes well, @lisamurkowski says cruise lines could return to Alaska in mid- or late July. But will they? “We have t… — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The decision to rescind the proposed 2020 Arctic rule will have detrimental impacts on our energy security, economic security, and conservation efforts that are supported by oil and gas revenues. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Today in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Cmte hearing, I questioned the Director of the @BOEM_DOI Lefton to explain the administration’s decision to update the so-called “Arctic Rule” completely disregards the latest science regarding offshore resource development. https://t.co/8o2IfFL1mT — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Most Americans are unaware that the Land and Water Conservation Fund is funded by of offshore energy development revenues, or that the Great American Outdoors Act – which funds restoration, conservation, and resilience projects – relies entirely on oil and gas revenues. https://t.co/0JNX2JruMa — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

I thank @SenatorCantwell, @SenatorWicker, @SenBlumenthal & @SenMikeLee for coming to the table and working with us on a path forward, and all my Senate colleagues for recognizing the urgency of this situation for Alaskans. https://t.co/vyaRBD6JJa — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Passing ATRA shows that when Canada makes tough decisions, we’re not going to just stand by until they catch up with our level of readiness. It should be up to us to restore our economy, and today we take the first steps to do just that. https://t.co/Yzua7tZvPF — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

We’re ready to go back to work, we’re working hard on the vaccine, and have encouraged tourists to come to Alaska for their next adventure. But our hands have been tied when it comes to getting the summer tourism season back on track. https://t.co/gHErXf52UX — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

This is not a fix for the cruise companies. This is help for communities around Alaska for whom opening some semblance of a cruise season this summer is literally going to determine their future. To simply tell people "hold on until 2022" is just not possible. https://t.co/iq9XMRgLVb — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

We’ve heard from many communities about the economic impact of no cruise ships. During a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, the CEO of the Huna Totem Corporation shared that 80% of their local tax base comes from tourism. No passengers coming in means no tax revenue. https://t.co/0A5yGiF2Bk — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Cruising is truly essential to Alaska’s economy. We had 1.3 million visitors to Alaska in 2019 via cruise ships, but in 2020 that number dropped to 48 people via cruises. https://t.co/fBcOyiuqgX — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

We’ve had an extraordinarily robust tourist economy in Alaska over the years. But over the past year, ships have not been sailing to #Alaska due to the CDC No Sail orders and the limitations of the PVSA. But we’re finally at a place where there is a glimmer of hope. https://t.co/gMMoxUelVD — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The Senate passed the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act (ATRA), my bill w/ @SenDanSullivan to provide a way for cruise ships to bring passengers to Alaska, despite the Canadian prohibition on passenger vessels traveling through Canadian waters en route to AK. https://t.co/bDqwOMZQkn — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Thanks to @JesseKiehl and the whole #AKLEG for your resolution of support in this effort to support our communities and bring hope back to our businesses. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

The decision to rescind the proposed 2020 Arctic rule will have detrimental impacts on our energy security, economic security, and conservation efforts that are supported by oil and gas revenues. — PolitiTweet.org

Sen. Lisa Murkowski @lisamurkowski

Today in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Cmte hearing, I questioned the Director of the @BOEM_DOI Lefton to explain the administration’s decision to update the so-called “Arctic Rule” completely disregards the latest science regarding offshore resource development. https://t.co/8qK7WB5r4V — PolitiTweet.org