Alaska’s senators voice support for Trump’s military plan

In his first speech to Congress Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to grow the military. That’s welcome news for Alaska lawmakers, who know it could mean dollar signs for the state.
“I am sending the Congress a budget that rebuilds the military, eliminates the defense sequester,” announced Trump during his speech Tuesday.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski applauded the move because she believes sequestration-era funding cuts have been felt here at home, like at Jo