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02.23.19

Southcentral had a bright, sunny start to the weekend. I had an interview with KTVA down at Earthquake Park overlooking downtown Anchorage and the Chugach. You never can beat the beauty of the Last Fr...

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02.22.19

The Legislature has an impressive slate of veterans serving this year. Grateful to meet with some of these Alaskans who have continued giving to our state and their communities, even following their m...

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02.21.19

I had the honor of delivering my fifth annual address to the Alaska Legislature earlier today, highlighting my reasons for optimism for our great state and one Alaskan initiative that I think deserves...

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02.21.19

Good morning, Alaska! I’ll be delivering my address to the Legislature at 11:00, highlighting the work we’ve accomplished this past year in D.C. and the opportunities we have to advance Alaska’s inter...

02.21.19

SPEECH: Address to the Alaska Legislature

02.21.19

Senator Sullivan Addresses the Alaska Legislature - February 21, 2019

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02.21.19

Tester, Sullivan, Udall, Murkowski Team Up to Improve VA Outreach to Native American Veterans

02.20.19

After years of advocating for the federal government to take America’s role as an Arctic nation seriously, we finally secured $655 million for a brand-new polar icebreaker in a recent Senate appropria...

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02.20.19

ICYMI: Congress Funds First Polar Icebreaker in Four Decades

02.19.19

Nearly two years ago, the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee embarked on a landmark reform package of the benefits appeals process, which was riddled in delays and failures. The VA announced today that...

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02.19.19

The rates of suicide in rural communities is shocking, deeply saddening, and a crisis that deserves all of our attention. Last week, I cosponsored legislation, introduced by Senators Murkowski and War...

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02.16.19

Today we honor the memory and legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich, a woman who fought against discrimination and inequality years before the civil rights movement. Her leadership and advocacy culminated i...

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02.14.19

Alaska has lost a legend with the passing of former Lt. Governor Jack Coghill. Coghill’s life was chock-full of inspiring achievements and incredible milestones: serving in the U.S. Army during World...

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02.14.19

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I spoke recently on the Senate floor about some of the incredible constituents I’ve been highlighting these past few years: our Alaskans of the Week. Take a look and Happy...

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02.14.19

Sullivan Votes to Confirm Barr as Attorney General

02.13.19

My long-time staff member Connie McKenzie was honored with the Outstanding Service Award today at Southeast Conference’s Mid-Session Summit. Connie was an exceptional public servant who recently retir...

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02.13.19

Sullivan Applauds Senate Passage of Lands Package - February 12, 2019

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02.13.19

Sullivan at Military Privatization Housing Oversight Hearing: “We Need to Fix the Program for Today and for the Future”

02.13.19

For decades, a special group of Alaska Native veterans have suffered an injustice due to their service during the Vietnam War era. My colleagues and I today took a significant step toward righting thi...

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02.12.19

Alaskans know better than most the power of Mother Nature - earthquakes, floods, fires, storms, and eruptions -- and the importance of preparedness. FEMA Region 10 is seeking forty teens to attend a s...

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