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This week the Senate Finance Committee is reviewing the Governor’s FY2013 Capital Budget.  In my role as Co-Chair of the Finance Committee, I am responsible for presiding over the Senate’s examination and revision of the budget. The Capital […]

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I would like to remind all Alaskans to apply for the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD).  Applications can be completed online and are due March 31.  When you apply online, you have the option to donate to the Alaskan non-profit […]

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U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski addressed a joint session of the State Legislature yesterday.  I had the pleasure of escorting Senator Murkowski into the House Chamber.   Senator Murkowski spoke on several issues of importance to Alaska and our […]

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Today I presented Senate Bill (SB) 178 to the Senate State Affairs Committee.  I introduced this legislation as a Senate Finance Committee bill so the Legislature can have a serious discussion about how we manage the state’s savings accounts.  High […]

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This week, I was pleased to welcome to Juneau representatives from the Southeast community of Ketchikan.  With around 13,500 residents, Ketchikan is the largest community in Senate District A, which I represent.  The delegation made their annual visit […]