United States Senator for Alaska, Lisa Murkowski

*Greetings
Alaskans,*

We are in challenging times as the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting
Alaskans at every level. I have tremendous appreciation and thanks for
the frontline workers who daily put their health at risk to keep us
safe. It's heartwarming to hear stories of Alaskans stepping up and
being good neighbors to their fellow Alaskans. Know that your elected
leaders are working tirelessly to address the health and economic impacts
at the federal, state, and local level. The federal delegation has
engaged in extensive reach out to communities, organizations, and
individuals over the past month as we provide updates on the federal relief.
Senator Sullivan and I have held weekly teletown halls, to hear from
you and answer questions you have about the COVID-19 outbreak, the
federal resources available for assistance, and where we go from here. I
hope these have been helpful to you in understanding and addressing
many of the issues you are facing.



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*Teletown Hall:*

In case you missed it, click on the link
in the image below to listen to last week's teletown hall focused on
unemployment benefits available to Alaskan workers.

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*Update from Washington, DC: *

Just days ago Congress passed,
and the President signed into law a coronavirus relief package totaling
$484 billion, which provides additional funding for the Paycheck
Protection Program [link 5] (PPP), COVID-19 testing, and added support for
hospitals.

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As the pandemic evolves,
this funding will further support programs that were previously
authorized and funded from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
(CARES) Act. The additional funding provided for the Paycheck
Protection Program, as well as for a disaster loan program, will help our
small businesses weather the storm. The extra funding for hospitals,
healthcare providers, and COVID-19 testing will ensure our healthcare
professionals on the frontlines have the resources they need, and the extra
funds for COVID-19 testing will be critical to reducing the spread of
this virus. Learn more about the recent coronavirus relief bill
including previous federal efforts by clicking here [link 6].

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*Resources: *

Congress has been working swiftly to provide immediate relief to
Alaskans and Americans across the country who are being impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic, this includes direct financial support. Over
$158 billion Economic Impact Payments have already been delivered to
individuals and families across the nation, with more on their way soon.
If you have any questions on eligibility, the status of your payment,
or have issues with the Economic Impact Payment process, you can visit
the IRS "Get My Payment" page by clicking the button below. You can
also visit my website [link 7] for additional resources and answers to
frequently asked questions.

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*Connecting with Alaskan Students:
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Alaskan students--whether you are in elementary, middle, high school, or
college--I know this has been a strange end to your school year.
Transitioning from classes with your friends to online school from home
overnight is a challenge for all, and I know you have many questions. So,
in the absence of being able to visit you in school, I'm utilizing
different ways to connect and provide current information to your
questions. Click here [link 8] to send me your concerns or to ask a
question. Click the image below for my response to a high school student in
Ketchikan who asked what can be done to alleviate the economic impact to
Alaskan communities that are so heavily reliant on tourism.

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*Celebrating a Major Milestone*:

This past week we
welcomed the arrival of the first two (of what eventually will be
fifty-four) F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Eielson Air Force Base.
The arrival of the first F-35s is truly exciting for our military,
Interior Alaska, and for our state as a whole. The importance these
squadrons of F-35s will play in our national defense, while also providing
our airmen with incredible, real-world training is unparalleled. With
these extraordinary aircraft now calling Eielson Air Force Base home,
we further strengthen our nation's defense capabilities and ensure we
are utilizing Alaska's geo-strategic location. These fifth-generation
fighters give us critical advantages over our adversaries and will
better safeguard our nation. This is an extraordinary milestone for
Alaska and the Arctic Region. This has been a long time effort by the
Alaska Congressional Delegation, the Fairbanks Tiger Team, and the
military, and I congratulate everyone who played a part in making this a
reality.

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*In the News:*

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Anchorage Daily News: Attacks on Native
corporations over CARES Act are unfair [link 10]

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Daily Energy
Insider: Sen. Murkowski urges FCC to give utilities, first responders
priority on spectrum band [link 11]

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Huffington Post: Senators Demand
Next COVID-19 Bailout Bill Prioritize Domestic Violence Survivors [link
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Anchorage Daily News: New $484 billion coronavirus relief bill
will bring more loan funds to Alaska [link 13]

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KINY: Murkowski
calls for loans for energy industry [link 14]

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KTOO: Alaska's
struggling timber industry can now hit pause on federal contracts [link 15]




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Contact Information:
Website:


Address:

Anchorage
510 L Street | Suite 600 | Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone: (907) 271-3735
| Fax: (877) 857-0322

Fairbanks
Courthouse Square | 250 Cushman
Avenue, Suite 2D | Fairbanks, AK 99701
Phone: (907) 456-0233 | Fax: (877)
857-0322

Juneau
800 Glacier Ave, Suite 101 | Juneau, AK 99801
Phone:
(907) 586-7277 | Fax: (877) 857-0322

Mat-Su Valley
851 E. Westpoint
Drive, Suite 307 | Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907) 376-7665 | Fax: (877)
857-0322

Soldotna
44539 Sterling Highway, Suite 203 | Soldotna, AK
99669
Phone: (907) 262-4220 | Fax: (877) 857-0322

Ketchikan
1900 First
Avenue, Suite 225 | Ketchikan, AK 99901
Phone: (907) 225-6880 | Fax:
(877) 857-0322

Washington, D.C.
522 Hart Senate Office Building |
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: (202)-224-6665 | Fax: (202)-224-5301

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