Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media
Liz Ruskin is the Washington, D.C., correspondent at Alaska Public Media. Reach her at lruskin@alaskapublic.org. Read more about Liz here.
Murkowski back in GOP fold on health care
Last weekend, Sen. Murkowski made headlines for breaking with her party over the Brett Kavanaugh nomination. But she fell in line with her Republican caucus Wednesday on a controversial health care vote. Listen now
Poll shows challenger closing in on Rep. Young
A new poll suggests Alaska Congressman Don Young, the most senior member of Congress, may be in a tight race. Listen now
Alaska GOP vows ‘significant response’ against Murkowski
The chairman of the Alaska Republican Party is vowing to repercussions against Sen. Lisa Murkowski for opposing the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
Murkowski votes ‘No’ but Kavanaugh nomination advances
Sen. Murkowski said she found Kavanaugh’s angry, confrontational demeanor at a Senate hearing to be a breach of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Listen now
Alaskans take flight in last-minute push to persuade Murkowski to vote no on Kavanaugh
With Sen. Lisa Murkowski one of the undecided Republicans who could sink Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, Alaskans who oppose him are boarding flights to make their case to the senator in person. Listen now
Murkowski’s office deluged with calls about Kavanaugh
Sen. Murkowski's spokeswoman won't say how the calls are split, pro vs. con, but Alaskans urging a "no" vote are making their case loudly, and the ACLU is flying dozens to D.C. to deliver that message in person.
Murkowski said to find Kavanaugh accuser ‘very credible’
Sen. Murkowski told a reporter at midday that she was withholding her judgment until she heard from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Listen now
Murkowski: Kavanaugh debate now about ‘victims and their ability to tell their story’
Alaska senator says the discussion has moved beyond the nominee's qualifications and become "a greater dialog, a national conversation, about women who've become victims." Listen now
Alaskans arrested in anti-Kavanaugh protest at US Senate
Alaskans protesting the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court were arrested Tuesday morning outside the D.C. office of Sen. Dan Sullivan. "I want a world where all teenage girls believe that we're going to care, even 50 years later," one Alaskan organizer said. Listen now
Walker, Mallott say ‘no’ on Kavanaugh
The governor and lieutenant governor cite Kavanaugh's legal views and the 36-year-old sexual assault allegation against the nominee, which Kavanaugh vigorously denies. Listen now
Murkowski keeps faith in Kavanaugh hearing
With new uncertainty over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, Sen. Lisa Murkowski is again the focus of attention. As for his views on the legal status of Alaska Natives, she says they spoke and he allayed her concerns. Listen now
Murkowski, Sullivan: Take Kavanaugh accusation seriously
Both of Alaska's U.S. senators say the allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh deserve to be heard, despite its age. Listen now
Why AFN wants Murkowski to reject Kavanaugh
Sen. Lisa Murkowski still isn't saying how she'll vote on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. But Wednesday, a powerful voice joined the Alaskans urging her to vote no: the Alaska Federation of Natives. Listen now
What happens if Roe v. Wade goes? In Alaska, ‘nothing’
If the 1973 case is overturned, states would have more power to restrict abortion, or possibly ban the procedure entirely within their boundaries. But in Alaska, the right to abortion is stronger than it is in much of the country or in federal law. Listen now
Ex-Alaska AG leads Interior office with focus on Arctic, ‘adaptation’
Former Alaska AG Gregg Renkes has a new job at the Interior Department, signaling a change of direction for him and the Office of Policy Analysis. Listen now
BSEE employee claims whistleblower protection
A federal agency that protects whistleblowers is supporting an Alaska employee who says the Interior Department took shortcuts in its environmental review of Royal Dutch Shell's Arctic offshore drilling program. Listen now
Alaska nominee for US court opts out
Anchorage attorney Jonathan Katchen has withdrawn his name from consideration for a seat on the U.S. District Court bench. Listen now
Alaskans press Murkowski on Kavanaugh
Sen. Murkowski met Thursday with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. They smiled for the cameras, but she's keeping her cards close to her vest. Those who don't want Kavanaugh confirmed are pinning their hopes on Murkowski to vote no. Listen now
Galvin wins US House primary; now takes on Rep. Young
Independent candidate Alyse Galvin soundly defeated Dimitri Shein in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat held by Congressman Don Young. Listen now
Murkowski accepts climate change. What will she do about it?
Sen. Murkowski is a Republican who goes out of her way to talk about climate change and says we need to reduce emissions. But climate advocates say her deeds don’t match her words.