Murkowski, Begich legislative addresses set

JUNEAU — The dates have been set for Sens. Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski to give their annual addresses to Alaska lawmakers.

Murkowski, a Republican, is scheduled to address a joint session of the Legislature on Feb. 24, while Begich, a Democrat, is set to do so March 22.

The speeches are intended, in part, to update lawmakers on issues facing the state on a federal level.