Senator Lisa Murkowski announced the appropriations in a press release Wednesday morning.
Interior Alaska is expected to see millions of dollars in appropriations from the federal government to fulfill a number of functions in the region.FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Interior Alaska is expected to see millions of dollars in appropriations from the federal government to fulfill a number of functions in the region.“It’s the same everywhere I go – Alaskans are worried about affordable housing and childcare. There were some major wins for both in these spending bills, said Murkowski.$5.
Additionally the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living will see money for the renovation of a domestic violence shelter in Fairbanks and the Environmental Protection Agency, will be able to improve its wood stove testing and certification program, aimed at improving air quality. Funding is also included for strengthening Alaska’s military, fighting illegal drug use, and protecting communities from wildfires.
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