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05.24.19

I’d like to commend Ivanka Trump for strongly advocating for paid family leave. There are a number of proposals—some bipartisan—in the Senate that I will be taking a serious look at in the coming week...

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05.23.19

Last November, I met with Kathryn Sharp, of Anchorage, a widow who’d been trying to get full military honors for her late husband, Creig, a 20-year veteran of the Navy. In the aftermath of one of the...

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05.23.19

Fishermen take safety more seriously than anyone else—they’re the ones working on these boats, often with their children and other family members. I recently introduced the FISH SAFE Act, a bipartisan...

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05.23.19

Legislation Combatting Unwanted, Illegal Robocalls Passes Senate

05.23.19

Sullivan Secures Alaska Military Priorities in Defense Bill

05.23.19

The 2020 U.S. Census is fast approaching, and the first tallies begin in none other than Toksook Bay, Alaska! The census is incredibly important, because the data creates the basis for federal funding...

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05.22.19

In case you missed it, the Anchorage Daily News just wrote a great feature on Nelson Angapak Sr., a Yup’ik leader, veteran and one of the key figures who fought for years to ensure Native veterans had...

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05.22.19

I want to wish my friend and colleague Senator Lisa Murkowski a very happy birthday! ??

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05.22.19

Sullivan, Senate Leaders Announce Bipartisan 5G Leadership Act

05.22.19

Did you know defendants have a constitutional right to access favorable and relevant evidence obtained by prosecutors in their case? Unfortunately, this right is too often violated and ignored, instan...

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05.21.19

We’ve seen positive developments with FEMA’s new, more reasonable guidelines for foundation damage following the November earthquake in Southcentral. However, to be eligible for assistance, you need t...

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05.21.19

In 1913, the first bill the newly created Alaska Territorial Legislature passed was to give women the right to vote, seven years before Congress ratified the 19th Amendment—which we’re celebrating tod...

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05.21.19

“Tin Can Country” offers a comprehensive, colorful look at Alaska’s myriad of salmon canneries from 1878 on, commercial enterprises that competed with one another, supported Southeast towns, and shape...

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05.20.19

Petersburg is small-town America at its finest, and no time more-so than during Mayfest, when Little Norway shines. The beautiful seaside fishing town is bustling with activities and parades, Vikings...

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05.19.19

Southeast = strength in spades! Check out some of the impressive competitors (including the local Coast Guard lieutenant we met earlier in the day at the USCGC Anacapa) in the Little Norway fest Jörmu...

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05.19.19

Senator Bert Stedman, Mayor Mark Jensen and I toured the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa earlier this morning. The Anacapa is always ready, patrolling the waters of Southeast and keeping our fishermen...

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05.18.19

I stopped by the Rexall Drugstore, an integral family-owned-and-operated establishment in the city of Petersburg for decades. I chatted with Erica Worhatch and MacKenzie Peeler about their dedication...

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05.18.19

And we’re off! Glad to be taking part in the Lòp the Loop run on a beautiful, warm morning in Petersburg. Great job to all of the runners!

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05.18.19

You can’t march in the Little Norway parade in Petersburg without the right attire — I picked out a winter pattern sweater from local small business Lee’s Clothing all the way from BIG Norway. Now I f...

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05.17.19

The Vikings and Valkyries were out on the tarmac welcoming visitors to Petersburg for the Little Norway Festival. Let the festivities and fun begin!

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