Liz Ruskin is a Washington, D.C., correspondent for Alaska Public Media. She covers Alaska's congressional delegation, public lands, and resource development policy, with a focus on regional interest and government affairs. Liz's work has been featured in various outlets, including the Anchorage Daily News and WFDD Public Radio.
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Liz Ruskin's coverage is heavily focused on local government and politics in Alaska, with an emphasis on Indigenous issues, conservation, campaign finance, accessibility, public safety, and climate change. She also covers a wide range of topics related to the Biden administration.
Given her focus on local Alaskan issues and politics within the state, outreach should emphasize expertise or perspectives tied directly to Alaska's political landscape. Topics such as Indigenous rights and conservation efforts in Alaska could be particularly relevant for pitching ideas.
In addition to local Alaskan news, Liz also covers broader national issues that impact the state of Alaska. Therefore, providing insights into how federal policies affect the region would likely resonate with her reporting interests.
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By: Liz Ruskin
A view of the northeastern National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. (Bob Wick/Bureau of Land Management)
The order covers most Alaska land-use controversies in recent years. Court challenges are likely.
Donald Trump promoted Sarah Palin for U.S. House at a 2022 rally in Anchorage. She finished second. (Kendrick Whiteman/Alaska Public Media)
President Donald Trump issued a flurry of orders yesterday focused on boosting energy production and rolling back some climate regulations. One order stood out, focusing on a single state: Alaska.
The Alaska senator's criticism is rare among Republicans in Congress.
Pete Hegseth is President Trump's nominee for secretary of Defense. He has denied multiple allegations of alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement and violence against women.
Pete Hegseth is a combat veteran and a former Fox News host who is nominated to be secretary of Defense. (Screenshot from Senate Armed Services Committee hearing)
Alaska Public Media | By Liz Ruskin Published January 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM AKST Twitter LinkedIn Email
By: Liz Ruskin, Eric Stone, Alena Naiden, Avery Ellfeldt, Shelby Herbert, Tim Rockey
More than half of the state’s revenue came from federal funds in the 2022 fiscal year, a larger share than any state except Louisiana.
Linda Infante Lyons is against the name change. "Denali forever!" told us. She used a tripod and timer to take this photo in 2015 of herself and her husband, with the mountain looming
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