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Zeldin pledges support for key Alaskan environmental projects during EPA nomination hearing

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan from Alaska has secured commitments from Lee Zeldin, the nominee for administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on several key environmental and energy priorities for Alaska.

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 16, 2025

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Duffy pledges support for key Alaskan transport priorities at Senate hearing

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has secured commitments from Sean Duffy, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Transportation, to address several key transportation and infrastructure challenges facing Alaska.

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 15, 2025

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Sullivan highlights Alaska's strategic importance over Greenland

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 15, 2025

There has been ongoing discussion about President-elect Trump's idea of purchasing Greenland.

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Senator Sullivan secures defense commitments from nominee Pete Hegseth

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, secured commitments from Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, regarding Alaska's strategic military importance and the restoration...

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Funding approved for Alaska's first state-granted veterans cemetery

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan has expressed approval of a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to allow Alaska to apply for significant grant funding.

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Federal grants boost Alaska's transportation with $47 million investment

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski have announced that Alaska will receive over $47 million in grants aimed at improving transportation infrastructure across the state.

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Senate considers Laken Riley Act aiming at immigration law enforcement

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 9, 2025

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has collaborated with Senator Katie Britt from Alabama and 52 other senators to introduce the Laken Riley Act in the 119th Congress.

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Alaska lawmakers criticize Interior over failed ANWR lease sale

By Interior Alaska News | Jan 8, 2025

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Congressman Nick Begich III, have criticized the Department of the Interior (DOI) for its handling of a lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's Coastal Plain.

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Senate passes water resources act benefiting Alaska's infrastructure

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 19, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) has announced the successful passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 in the Senate.

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Sullivan secures funding for Alaskan military projects in defense authorization act

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 84 other senators in passing the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Senator Sullivan urges exclusive date for Army-Navy football tradition

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska, along with 55 Congressional colleagues and two senators-elect, has sent a letter to the College Football Playoff and Bowl Season executive directors.

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Alaska senators welcome court decision blocking Albertsons-Kroger merger

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 11, 2024

Following the recent announcement that Albertsons has withdrawn from its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger, Alaska Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have expressed their approval of the decision.

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Bipartisan bill proposes $30.45 billion funding for U.S. Coast Guard through 2026

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan, Maria Cantwell, Ted Cruz, and Tammy Baldwin have introduced a bipartisan bill to authorize $30.45 billion for the U.S. Coast Guard over Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026.

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Air Force confirms delivery of KC-135 tankers to Eielson after delays

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has announced that the Air Force will finally deliver four KC-135 refueling aircraft to Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska.

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Alaska senators criticize Interior's decision on ANWR oil program

By Interior Alaska News | Dec 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan have criticized the Department of the Interior (DOI) for its recent Record of Decision (ROD) concerning oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

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Senator Sullivan urges Pentagon reform focused on military readiness

By Interior Alaska News | Nov 26, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has voiced his support for significant reforms at the Department of Defense.

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Senator Sullivan honors Alaskan truckers delivering Capitol Christmas tree

By Interior Alaska News | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska recently acknowledged the efforts of two veteran truck drivers, Fred Austin and John Schank, on the Senate floor.

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Sullivan and Cardin introduce bill promoting free expression in China

By Interior Alaska News | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Ben Cardin have introduced the Informing a Nation with Free, Open, and Reliable Media (INFORM) Act.

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Sullivan and Romney introduce bill targeting U.S.-China competition

By Interior Alaska News | Nov 21, 2024

U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Mitt Romney have introduced new legislation aimed at redirecting U.S. foreign development investments to better compete with China.

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Senate rejects resolutions halting U.S. arms sales to Israel

By Interior Alaska News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican from Alaska and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following the Senate's decision not to advance three pieces of legislation deemed anti-Israel.