FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF) – Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) are fighting a decision made by the Biden Administration regarding the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A).
On April 18, the White House informed both Sullivan and Murkowski that there will be restrictions on resource development in the NPR-A as well as access to the Ambler Mining District.
Sullivan wants Alaskans to know he will continue fighting against the Biden Administration’s efforts to tighten rules on oil and mineral production. He also says the administration’s decision will weaken America’s energy security, thus encouraging our enemies.
“This administration talks about, hey, we want to focus on indigenous communities, people of color. There’s a giant asterisk by that.” Sullivan said and added, “And by the way, I said this, the White House yesterday when they called me, except if you’re an Alaska native, then it’s like we’re coming after you to screw …