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The Alaska State Legislature adjourned early this morning, marking an end to a productive legislative session. I applaud my colleagues and the accomplishments made this session. I am proud of the progress made this year toward addressing a range […]
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Today, the Senate unanimously passed the state’s fiscal year 2013 Capital Budget, Senate Bill 160. The budget appropriates $2.63 billion, including $1.8 billion in state funds and $830 million in federal funds. The bill is one of the […]
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Today the Senate Finance Committee released its version of the state’s Capital Budget, Senate Bill 160. In my role as Co-Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, I am responsible for presiding over the Senate’s work on the budget. The […]
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Addressing the high cost of energy in Alaska is one of my top priorities. Infrastructure investments and effective public policy can play significant roles in saving Alaskan businesses and households money. As part of our evaluation of the Governor’s FY2013 Capital Budget, […]
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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 […]