The NPR-A, which is explicitly designated for energy production, turns 100 this year, and we have worked for decades how to responsibly develop a very small portion of the non-wilderness 1002 Area. Now the Biden Administration, at a time when America & our allies need Alaska’s resources more than ever, has decided to go their own way by further locking Alaska down while refusing to consult with the Alaska Natives who actually live on the North Slope. murkowski.senate.gov/press/release/…

In early 2021, I voted to impeach former President Trump based on clear evidence that he attempted to overturn the 2020 election after losing it. Additional evidence presented since then, including by the January 6 Commission, has only reinforced that the former President played a key role in instigating the riots, resulting in physical violence and desecration of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

In 2020, I had a conversation with Denali Brewing Company founding partner and operator of Denali Brewpub, Sassan Mossanen, about how the COVID-19 pandemic was impacting their local business. Flash forward a year, I met with he & his family in Talkeetna at the brewpub for a status update. Last year they faced an unimaginable loss in revenue. Luckily, their business has come a long way since last year but they are still not able to function at full capacity.

Today the Department of the Interior announced it will suspend all oil and gas leases for portions of the non-wilderness Coastal Plain (1002 Area) of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), pending the outcome of another environmental review. The Biden administration’s actions are not unexpected but are outrageous nonetheless. Suspending leases in Alaska’s 1002 Area is in direct conflict with the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

In Alaska, we know firsthand the importance of tourism to our state’s economy. In 2020 alone, the cancellation of the cruise ship season has caused an estimated revenue loss of over $90M to the State, $98M to local governments & over $1B in lost revenue for local businesses. My bill which passed the Senate this week, the Alaska Tourism Restoration Act, alleviates the Passenger Vessel Services Act (PVSA) restriction that prevents cruise ships from transporting passengers between Washington State and Alaska. bit.ly/3uPnlaQ

ICYMI: This week I spoke to press about the protesters who desecrated & defiled the U.S. Capitol in an unprecedented & violent attack, inflicting damage, injury & resulting in the death of five people. During the interview, I was asked if I intended to join the Democratic Majority—which I absolutely, unequivocally do not.

The FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was recently enacted into law, includes a number of provisions that prioritize the needs of Alaska’s military in the emerging #Arctic region. bit.ly/2MpAPZy The legislation includes portions of a bill I introduced with @SenDanSullivan which authorizes a new regional @DeptofDefense (DoD) Center for Arctic Security Studies. The Center, named after the late Ted Stevens, would be the first DoD Regional Center focused on the #Arctic.

(1/5) I worked for a fair, honest, and transparent process, modeled after the Clinton trial, to provide ample time for both sides to present their cases, ask thoughtful questions, and determine whether we need more. (2/5) The House chose to send articles of impeachment that are rushed and flawed. I carefully considered the need for additional witnesses and documents, to cure the shortcomings of its process, but ultimately decided that I will vote against considering motions to subpoena.