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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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Today the Alaska State Senate unanimously passed the fiscal year (FY) 2013 Operating Budget, (House Bill 284). In my role as Senate Finance Co-Chair, I have worked with colleagues to ensure the Senate’s mission of ‘Savings before Spending’ is implemented […]

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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, […]