Dan Sullivan

In this file photo from 2015, a protester stands next to rubber boots on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol during a rally to bring attention to the long-term protection of transboundary waters, principally the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska’s congressional delegation pens another transboundary letter

It urges the State Department to protect Alaska’s watersheds.

 

Opinion: Stop pushing timber-first policies

Opinion: Stop pushing timber-first policies

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation is once again showing how out of touch they are with the realities of the Tongass.

 

Opinion: The U.S. Supreme (Political) Court

Opinion: The U.S. Supreme (Political) Court

When the president and the Senate majority are of same party, the Supreme Court selection process is mostly rigged. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Susan… Continue reading

 

Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, leaves the Senate Judiciary Committee room for a short break on the third day of his confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (J. Scott Applewhite | The Associated Press)

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski should vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh

For the sake of Alaska’s workers, I hope they reject his nomination.

Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, leaves the Senate Judiciary Committee room for a short break on the third day of his confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. (J. Scott Applewhite | The Associated Press)
Opinion: Alaska’s Congressional delegation joins Alzheimer’s fight

Opinion: Alaska’s Congressional delegation joins Alzheimer’s fight

My name is Cindy Harris and I am a volunteer ambassador in Alaska for the Alzheimer’s Association. I am an advocate for individuals and families… Continue reading

Opinion: Alaska’s Congressional delegation joins Alzheimer’s fight
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (123rf.com Stock Photo)

Lisa Murkowski, Don Young and Dan Sullivan in their own words

In the last week of February, all three members of Alaska’s Congressional delegation visited the Juneau Empire to speak with the Empire’s editorial board. Where… Continue reading

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (123rf.com Stock Photo)
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, center, is escorted out of the House of Representatives by Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, left, and Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, after his annual speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sullivan offers legislators six reasons for optimism

This is Sen. Dan Sullivan, optimistic. In a 36-minute Monday address to the Alaska Legislature, Alaska’s junior U.S. Senator drew repeated rounds of applause from… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, center, is escorted out of the House of Representatives by Rep. Paul Seaton, R-Homer, left, and Sen. Mia Costello, R-Anchorage, after his annual speech to a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The Capitol is seen in Washington, Jan. 3, 2018. (J. Scott Applewhite | Associated Press)

Despite Alaska votes, Congress again approves warrantless wiretapping

Despite the ‘no’ votes of Alaska’s Congressional delegation, Congress has passed a measure extending the federal government’s warrantless wiretapping program for six more years. The… Continue reading

The Capitol is seen in Washington, Jan. 3, 2018. (J. Scott Applewhite | Associated Press)
Courtesy Image | C-SPAN Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks about oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday during debates about the GOP tax cut on the floor of the U.S. Senate.

ANWR drilling approved

As the final votes were tallied and Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, enthusiastically banged his gavel, U.S. Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, was smiling.… Continue reading

Courtesy Image | C-SPAN Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, speaks about oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Tuesday during debates about the GOP tax cut on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 as the Senate debates a Republican tax cut proposal. (C-SPAN video)

Sen. Sullivan reaffirms support for tax cut

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, has reaffirmed his support for the Republican tax cut as the measure approaches a final vote in the U.S. Senate.… Continue reading

Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 as the Senate debates a Republican tax cut proposal. (C-SPAN video)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan had different views on the U.S. Senate’s recent health care votes, but the record shows both side far more often than not with each other, and with President Donald Trump. (Juneau Empire File) Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan had different views on the U.S. Senate’s recent health care votes, but the record shows both side far more often than not with each other, and with President Donald Trump. (Juneau Empire File)

Analysis: Despite health care vote, Alaska’s senators still align with Trump on most issues

Let’s go for a drive. I’ll meet you at the Douglas Breeze-In, and we’ll head down the road to Merchant’s Wharf. It’s only 1.2 miles:… Continue reading

Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan had different views on the U.S. Senate’s recent health care votes, but the record shows both side far more often than not with each other, and with President Donald Trump. (Juneau Empire File) Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Sen. Dan Sullivan had different views on the U.S. Senate’s recent health care votes, but the record shows both side far more often than not with each other, and with President Donald Trump. (Juneau Empire File)