Staff Reports
The Biden administration’s decisions this week are causing a stir among Alaska’s Senators, Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan. Both senators are expressing their frustration over the administration’s actions that are hindering resource extraction in Alaska. The cancellation of leases in the North Slope’s Alaska National Wildlife Refuge has drawn criticism from the Republican senators.
Alaska Senators are concerned that the Biden administration’s policies are favoring mineral-rich foreign countries like Russia and Venezuela instead of supporting American industry. Senator Murkowski highlighted the consequences of shutting down oil and mineral extraction in the U.S., noting that it would only lead to increased reliance on countries that may not have America’s best interests at heart.
Senator Sullivan emphasized the importance of spreading awareness about the impact of the Biden administration’s restrictions on mining and drilling in Alaska. He underscored the need for American voters to take action to protect Alaska’s resources by potentially retaking control of the Senate and the White House in upcoming elections.
It is evident from the senators’ remarks that they believe the Biden administration’s decisions are detrimental to both Alaska and the nation as a whole. By impeding domestic resource extraction, the administration is essentially outsourcing production to countries that may not be friendly to the United States. Alaskans are unlikely to take these attacks on the energy sector lightly, with both senators aligning themselves with the best interests of the state.
