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Official Twitter account for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski. Follow me for news and updates on what's happening in the Senate and across Alaska.

Alaska & Washington, D.C.
Joined December 2008

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  1. Pinned Tweet

    We are hurting now as a nation. We have wounds from racism that have never been allowed to heal, wounds that are so open & raw--hurt & anguish that so many in this country still feel. Click the video to hear my full remarks on the Senate floor about equality and justice.

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  2. Took a bike ride around Pt. Woronzof in Anchorage—the moose gave me the right of way.

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  3. As more Americans receive their flu vaccinations, we’re urging the Administration to closely monitor the rate at which these vaccines are administered to avoid a duel outbreak of and seasonal influenza.

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  4. Vaccines are most effective when enough people are immunized, which is essential for achieving herd immunity, and this is much more difficult to accomplish as vaccine hesitancy continues to be a prevalent public health problem.

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  5. I recently joined my colleagues in a bipartisan letter, led by , to leaders of & the calling attention to low immunization rates across the country, which were a growing problem even before .

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  6. 12 hours ago

    The full video of the Dialogue with 🇺🇸 Senator is now on the 's YouTube page! Follow the link and watch! ➡️

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  7. I was so close in the competition —made it to the finals with my picks. Congratulations to 747. Next year may be the year for my pick, Chunk.

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  8. HABs can have a devastating impact on ocean ecology and the shellfish industry. This funding will support monitoring and the development of early detection procedures for prevention, to help protect communities and economies from HABs.

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  9. The continued funding will also benefit organizations like the Sitka Tribe of Alaska, who are receiving substantial funding to expand existing HAB toxin monitoring to include domoic acid and diarrhetic shellfish poisoning.

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  10. This includes new HAB awards for projects in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, such as $200,000 for the Alaska Ocean Observing System (AOOS) to support the nascent Alaska Harmful Algal Bloom Network (AHAB) and enhance the identification and response to HABs across Alaska.

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  11. Studying and predicting harmful algal blooms (HABs) is critical to protect the health of marine ecosystems and Americans. announced 17 new and 16 continuing HAB research awards totaling $11.6M to prepare for and combat future toxic blooms.

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  13. Thanks for having me! I’m always happy to speak about the and U.S. engagement in the region.

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  14. Right now, I’m speaking with Chairman at the first broadcast to discuss U.S. engagement in the Arctic and embracing our leadership role in the region. Click here to register and watch live:

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  15. I look forward to joining former Iceland President, and current Chairman, for a conversation on the , today at 9:30am AKDT/1:30pm ET. Be sure to tune in!

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  16. Tomorrow I’m joining former Iceland President and current Chairman for a discussion on the , including the impact of past, current, and future U.S. policies on the region, and the need for America to be engaged in this rapidly evolving region.

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  17. Broadband connectivity is a key component of education in Alaska, particularly in rural and remote regions. These funds will help ensure that Alaskan students stay connected as we continue to navigate this pandemic.

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  18. has not only impacted the physical health of students and individuals, but mental health as well. This funding will help improve mental health services and the wellbeing of students during these uncertain times.

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  19. In Alaska, coastal communities are being threatened by climate change impacts, even causing communities to relocate. Improved data collection along our coasts will ensure communities have the resources & tools needed to make better-informed decisions about coastal management.

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  20. Proud the Digital Coast Act, a bill I introduced w/ , passed the Senate. It will enhance the effectiveness of coastal management by continuing to fund the work of ’s Digital Coast Program & expanding the program’s focus to underserved coastal areas.

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  21. Oct 4

    COVID-19 case rates are continuing to rise in many Alaska communities. Alaska’s overall alert level continues to be high and trending up. We urge all Alaskans to exercise caution and take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

    Take action to protect yourself and others: wash hands, wear a mask, maintain distance, keep social circle small, know symptoms, stay home if sick, get tested, clean and disinfect
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