Murkowski Calls on Alaska Lawmakers to Adopt a ‘Legitimate Fiscal Plan’

In speech, Murkowski calls for strong partnerships to meet challenges, opportunities for Alaska

Alaska U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses a joint session of the Alaska State Legislature on Mar. 31, 2026. (Photo by Corinne Smith/Alaska Beacon)U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, shared a message of tempered optimism and hope for the opportunities before Alaskans at her annual speech to the Alaska Legislature on Tuesday, yet called for collaboration to address a wide range of challenges and uncertainty under the Trump administration.  “Alaska…

Murkowski calls on Alaska lawmakers to adopt a ‘legitimate fiscal plan’

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski told lawmakers in her annual address the state “can’t count on anyone or anything to bail us out of our fiscal woes.”

Sen. Lisa Murkowski addresses Alaska Legislature

U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski will addressed a joint session of the Alaska Legislature Tuesday morning. The Alaska Legislature has a tradition of inviting the congressional delegation to deliver an address while it’s in session. Murkowski was first appointed to the Senate in 2002 and won her latest reelection in 2022. Gavel Alaska coverage of legislative addresses is broadcast live on KTOO 360TV or on KTOO 104.3 FM.

Murkowski’s thrilled about drilling under Trump, everything else not so much - The Alaska Current

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Murkowski outlines priorities in annual Juneau address

In Juneau, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski delivered her annual address to state lawmakers. Here are the key highlights from her speech.