Sen. Lisa MurkowskiOvjeren akaunt

Many Alaskans and Americans rely on wood as an abundant, affordable fuel to heat their homes. This bill will provide families w/ a cost-effective way to transition to appliances built with the most innovative wood-burning technologies to help reduce emissions.

I introduced a bipartisan bill w/ my colleague @SenatorCarper that will establish a grant program at @EPA to incentivize the removal and replacement of old, inefficient residential wood heaters with efficient, clean-burning heaters. https://bit.ly/2EJgiu8 

This land transfer will allow the org. to renovate one of the oldest and largest Native run hospitals in our country, ensuring access to more advanced healthcare opportunities. https://bit.ly/2rWUhzm 

Recently, my bill w/ @SenDanSullivan and @repdonyoung, the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Land Transfer Act was signed into law. The legislation transfers a piece of federal land in Sitka, AK to Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.

I encourage you to read my opinion editorial on how an improved federal earthquakes program will equip our state with new and better tools to be even more prepared, safer and resilient the next time around. https://bit.ly/2QSdYqT 

We are taking steps to help prepare for the next big earthquake, which we know is inevitable. One of those steps is the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, legislation I sponsored w/ @SenFeinstein, which became law earlier this month.

Today is a special day in Alaska’s history. 50 yrs ago Gov. Hickel appointed a young veteran & attorney named Ted Stevens to fill a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. Click here for my op-ed honoring Ted for his key role in improving & shaping Alaska's future. https://bit.ly/2Rb3Bhq 

Details on the effects of the partial government shutdown and frequently asked questions can be found on my website here: https://www.murkowski.senate.gov/government-shutdown-resources …

Shutting down the government is no way to govern. It is disruptive, harmful, wasteful & could leave hundreds of thousands of federal employees w/out paychecks over Christmas. I’m committed to working w/ my colleagues to end this partial shutdown. https://bit.ly/2V5xkY9 

I'm encouraged that the Senate Majority Leader and Minority Leader made a public commitment tonight to keep working to find a solution to funding the government and addressing border security in a manner the President will accept. We owe it to the American people to govern.

I’m disappointed we could not reach an agreement tonight. Funding the government is a fundamental part of our responsibility to govern. We all should commit to end this partial shutdown as soon as possible. https://bit.ly/2T2XlFC 

Our nation has benefited from the viewpoints expressed by General Kelly & General Mattis, both of whom are unfortunately leaving the White House. My advice to the President is that he reconsider the Syrian withdrawal as he gets his new senior military team in place.

While I do not support American troops being stationed in Syria indefinitely, I find the administration’s withdrawal troubling and shortsighted. I am equally alarmed by reports of an abrupt reduction in forces from Afghanistan where Alaskans have fought and died.

Secretary Mattis is a strong, respected leader w/ a wealth of knowledge about the issues & challenges facing our national security. His departure leaves a big hole in the cabinet leadership. I thank Secretary Mattis for his leadership & service to the US. https://bit.ly/2QJIQd7