Murkowski Blasts Alaska Lawmakers, Urges Fiscal Responsibility

Senator Lisa Murkowski urged Alaska lawmakers to promptly match federal funds for big projects, securing nearly one billion dollars for ferries but emphasizing the need for the states typical twenty percent share. She criticized the governor for misusing ferry funds and called for a real fiscal plan to balance revenues and spending without relying on federal funds or high oil prices. Murkowski also warned about mishandling the one point five billion dollar rural healthcare fund and emphasized the importance of political will to match funds and plan smartly.

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