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In Congress yesterday, a House subcommittee marked the 5oth anniversary of the Great Alaska Earthquake with a hearing focused on what scientists have learned from that event that can prepare the nation for the next big temblor or tsunami. Seismologists and several lawmakers said Congress needs to pony up for an earthquake early warning system. For people who study earthquakes, each major event ser... Read more »

Washington, D.C. – On the 50th Anniversary of the 1964 Earthquake, Alaskan Congressman Don Young shared a firsthand account of the Good Friday earthquake, in addition to the devastating destruction in communities across the state, improvements to earthquake and tsunami monitoring systems, and the resilience of the Alaskan people. Congressman Young sharing a firsthand account of the 1964 Earthquake... Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Alaskan Congressman Don Young today released this statement following the Administration’s announcement to extend the enrollment period for Obamacare beyond the March 31, 2014 deadline. “Once again bypassing Congress, this Administration has unilaterally chosen to extend the enrollment process beyond the March 31st deadline to hide even more flaws in a law that has forced millions... Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Alaskan Congressman Don Young today shared his thoughts on the decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse a 2011 District Court ruling and once again recognize the exemption for the Tongass National Forest from the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. “Today’s 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling is a victory for Alaska and the responsible development of our land,” sai... Read more »

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler apparently didn't want to miss a thing during his latest visit to Capitol Hill, taking time to stop by all-Alaska Congressman Don Young's office Monday to take a good look at Young's 1,300-pound stuffed Alaska brown bear. Young shared the picture on his Facebook page, sadly sans the bear or bolo ties. Read more »

Congressman Young Washington, D.C. Update Even in this extremely divided Congress, where both sides have often already made up their minds on many of the issues we face, I’ve been fortunate enough to gather support around commonsense legislation to fix some of the many problems facing Alaskans and Americans across the country. This is an approach I continue to follow as my colleagues and I work to... Read more »

Alaska Highway Money Not an Easy Sell to Congress By Liz Ruskin, APRN - Washington DC The government of Canada’s Yukon Territory is asking Congress to pay for reconstruction of the Alaska Highway. Premier Darrell Pasloski was in Washington last week to make the case. The United States and Canada agreed in 1977 to work together to improve the northern section of the Highway, as well as the spur fro... Read more »

Alaska: Top 3 in Nation for Maritime Jobs Per Capita Maritime Industry Worth More than $1 Billion Annually to Alaska’s Economy BY MAREX The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, joined with the Transportation Institute, along with Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Senator Mark Begich (D-Alaska) and Congressman Don Young (R-Alaska), to highlight new data... Read more »

Anchorage moves one step closer to acquiring Midtown property for transit center BY NATHANIEL HERZ An effort by the Sullivan administration to acquire a key 9-acre Midtown property for the city has taken a step forward. A bill sponsored by Rep. Don Young directing the federal government to sell the parcel to the city passed the U.S. House transportation committee last week. The measure now may be ... Read more »

Alaskans fume over McCarthy's 'gag a maggot' and 'dinky' pin remarks By Robin Bravender, E&E reporter Some Alaskans aren't ready to forgive Gina McCarthy for disparaging gifts she received during a trip to their state. Alaska politicians on both sides of the aisle are fuming after the U.S. EPA chief's recent comments that she threw away a "dinky" North Pole pin someone gave her and that a jar of m... Read more »