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Senator Gary Stevens, Senate President |
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Senator Johnny Ellis, Majority Leader |
Mon. Feb. 1, 2010
Senate Education Committee Passes School Construction Debt Reimbursement Bill
Wed. Jan. 20, 2010
Senate Bipartisan Working Group Reacts to State of the State Address
Tue. Jan. 19, 2010
Senate Bipartisan Working Group Outlines Goals for 2010 Legislative Session
Mon. Jan. 18, 2010
Senate Bipartisan Working Group to have Press Availability Tomorrow
To Announce Goals and Priorities for the Session
Fri. Dec. 11, 2009
Legislators Form University of Alaska Boosters Caucus
Group Will Advocate for Legislation and Funding for Alaska’s University
Fri. Nov. 20, 2009
Senators McGuire, Wielechowski Seek Public Input on Energy Program
Fri. Nov. 13, 2009
Senators McGuire, Wielechowski Seek Public Input on Energy Program
Wed. Nov. 11, 2009
Senators Ellis, McGuire Named to Anchorage Economic Development Board
Fri. Nov. 6, 2009
Senate Energy and Resources Committees to Meet on Draft Energy Policy
Wed. Nov. 4, 2009
Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to Meet to Allocate Stimulus Funds
Senate Bipartisan Working Group Outlines Goals for 2010 Legislative Session
(JUNEAU) – The State Senate Bipartisan Working Group outlined its goals and priorities for the 2010 legislative session, which began today in Juneau.
“Alaska is facing some major challenges this year, and we are anxious to get started working on solutions and long-term plans,” said Senate President Gary Stevens (R-Kodiak), leader of the working group. “We are committed to an agenda that will build, energize and protect Alaska.”
Senator Stevens said the Senate majority will focus on putting together a package to provide available, affordable and reliable energy for Alaskans’ homes and businesses.
Read the entire Press Release
ENERGY
- Comprehensive Energy Package - Available, affordable and reliable energy for Alaskans’ homes and businesses
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Fully repay state savings account ($400 million)
- Conserve to extend the life of our savings
EDUCATION
- Keep the promise on forward funding, area cost differential and special education
- Address Merit and Needs based scholarships for post-secondary education and vocational/technical training
- Work to improve High School and College graduation rates
SAFE COMMUNITIES
- Maximum funding for municipal assistance and revenue sharing
- Pass comprehensive anti-crime package, including legislation to combat domestic violence and sexual assault
JOBS and ECONOMY
- Infrastructure investment and private sector job growth