Mary Peltola

Mar 11, 2024 | murkowski.senate.gov | Lisa Murkowski |Dan Sullivan |Mary Peltola

The Hill recently published an opinion piece from Alaska’s bipartisan congressional delegation, outlining how the Biden administration is targeting the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) with sweeping restrictions that are designed to prevent future development. The delegation argues these restrictions are unfair, unlawful, and will hurt Alaska’s economy and West Coast energy security while doing nothing to address climate change.

Oct 27, 2023 | adn.com | Mary Peltola

Alaskans, I have so much to thank you for. The past month has been one of the most difficult in my life. Losing my husband, Buzzy, has changed me forever. Having lost my mother earlier this year, it was hard to imagine what my life would look like now without them. But in the darkest moments, you showed me such kindness and grace. Immediately after the news broke, you were calling my office to share your condolences and prayers.

May 2, 2023 | agri-pulse.com | Mary Peltola

Even as much of the West continues to deal with historic rains and snowfall, planning for this year’s fire season is well underway. Soon, the United States Forest Service will release guidance to its offices and firefighters regarding how best to approach the 2023 fire season. With over 3.2 million forested acres of Forest Service land burned since 2020, it is critical the Forest Service takes swift action to address current conditions and adjust firefighting tactics to match.

Mar 8, 2023 | cnn.com | Lisa Murkowski |Dan Sullivan |Mary Peltola

Editor’s Note: Lisa Murkowski, a Republican, is the senior US senator from Alaska. She is a senior member of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, having previously served as chair. Dan Sullivan, a Republican, is the junior US senator from Alaska. He sits on the Senate Armed Services and Environment and Public Works committees. Mary Peltola, a Democrat, is a US representative for Alaska and the first Alaska Native elected to Congress.