The senator voted yes after overnight negotiations to add more Alaska benefits to the bill. The legislation passed 51-50 and goes next to the House.
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Murkowski’s vote uncertain as GOP wrangles support for budget megabill
Republican leaders added special provisions to win over Alaska’s senior senator, but some did not pass muster with the Senate rule-keeper. A final Senate vote could come Monday night.
Legislators argue cuts in GOP megabill would mean ‘chaos’ for Alaska
House Speaker Bryce Edgmon and Senate Majority Leader Cathy Giessel say the ‘one big beautiful bill’ approaching a Senate vote threatens Alaskans’ way of life.
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes bill sharply limiting payday loans
Backers said the bill would protect Alaskans from predatory loans. Opponents said it would unnecessarily restrict borrowing for people with few other options.
Advocates worry ‘big, beautiful’ GOP bill would push Alaskans off Medicaid
The Republican megabill making its way through Congress would make significant changes to benefits programs like Medicaid and SNAP, which would affect Alaskans across the state.
Infant care providers say governor’s veto will cost Alaska more money over time
Advocates have argued that a funding increase for services for developmentally delayed infants and toddles is long overdue, and needed to help more families.