My Turn: Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better

My Turn: Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better

Juneau Empire Juneau Empire - The Voice of Alaska's Capital Since 1912 The senator said she added a provision that delays new federal penalties on Alaska for its high error rate in processing SNAP benefits. My Turn: Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better Wire Service

Murkowski bought time for a new governor to do better

Among all the sections in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill that will drive up the federal deficit, pour billions into defense and border security and cut federal spending on Medicaid is one item that shows Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski was thinking ahead. The senator said she successfully negotiated to add a provision that delays until at least 2028 new federal penalties on Alaska for its shamefully...