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 condemns Trump for ‘offensive’ remark
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has condemned President Trump for a vulgar term he reportedly used in a White House meeting, referring to countries in Africa and elsewhere. Listen now
Speaker Ryan honors Young, offers tip: ‘swear in,’ not ‘at’
The U.S. House of Representatives  honored - nearly roasted - Congressman Don Young Wednesday for becoming the new "dean of the House." And back home, Young gains a challenger: Alyce Galvin. Listen now
New oil estimate for NPR-A: It’s ‘HUGE’
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has called for more energy production in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, and the new announcement could serve as a marketing brochure. Listen now
$200m for Fort Greely interceptors in spending bill
Congress passed a bill that includes funding to build a fourth field of underground missile silos at Fort Greely. Listen now
Trump lauds ANWR passage; Young: ‘We finally got it done’
For hours at a time, no one mentioned the refuge during the congressional debate over the tax bill. But at a White House celebration, ANWR got big props from the president. Listen now
ANWR drilling bill passes Congress
"We finally got it done." Congressman Don Young said. Young dates the start of his work the issue to the Alaska land bill of 1980. For Sen. Lisa Murkowski, the fight over ANWR is a family legacy.
Long ANWR battle ending quietly
After 40 years of fighting about it, Congress is on the verge of opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil development. Environmental groups were able to defeat all previous ANWR drilling bills. Why they were powerless to stop this one? Listen now
Murkowski unsure Congress can investigate Trump on groping charges
Lisa Murkowski was one of the voices calling for Democratic Sen. Al Franken to resign, but she doesn't know what Congress can do about the allegations against the president. Listen now
Protests fail to slow tax bill, or Arctic drilling
Republicans say they've reached a final agreement on their tax bill, and it appears to include ANWR drilling. Democrats complain they haven't been allowed to even see the final agreement, and Rep. Young explains the purpose of cowboy boots. Listen now
Trump signs defense bill to allow more missile interceptors in Alaska
The law authorizes nearly $700 billion for the military, including $200 million for a new missile field at Fort Greely. Actual spending may vary. Listen now
Warning from left: Deficit could eat Alaska’s ANWR money
Drilling opponents warn, no matter how much oil companies bid on ANWR, the feds could give Alaska zero. Listen now
Drilling foes see NPR-A bids, request redo on ANWR estimate
Three Congress members opposed to drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are challenging the revenue projections for that endeavor, and they have fresh evidence on their side. Listen now
Senate votes ‘aye’ on Balash
The U.S. Senate Thursday confirmed Alaskan Joe Balash as assistant secretary of Interior for land and minerals management. Listen now
Murkowski strikes sweet note on immigration
Sen. Murkowski is helping President Trump achieve his tax overhaul, but she's sounding a different message on immigration.
Young selected to negotiate final tax bill
Rep. Don Young was one of nine Republican House members named Monday to the tax bill conference committee. He says he'll do everything in his power to ensure the bill includes drilling in the Arctic Refuge. Listen now
With Conyers out, Young becomes ‘dean of the House’
Alaska Congressman Don Young is now the longest serving member of Congress. Or he will be shortly, since Rep. Conyers announced he'll leave office within hours. Listen now
Sullivan kills cruise tax, Murkowski adds tax help for ANCs
Alaska's two U.S. senators not only helped Republicans pass their tax cuts early Saturday, they made a pair of 11th-hour additions. Listen now
Tax bill still up for debate, but no sign of dropping ANWR drilling in sight
In Washington, U.S. senators are still debating a bill to cut taxes and repeal the mandate that everyone have health insurance. The bill would also open part of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. Listen now
Sullivan defends tax cuts, disputes cost
Sen. Dan Sullivan ardently defended the GOP tax cuts to reporters. Citing his faith in the growth potential of the U.S. economy, Sullivan said the bill won't add as much to the national debt as analysts say. But a new congressional report puts the net cost at $1 trillion. Listen now
Senate votes to take up tax bill, bringing rigs closer to ANWR
Both Alaska senators voted to officially begin debate on a tax-cut bill that would also open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. Sen. Murkowski says the tax changes will help many Alaska families. Listen now