Senate Bipartisan Working Group

Alaska's State Senate Majority Caucus

Today is Mar. 12th :: 36 First Session Days Left

Senator
Gary
Stevens,
Senate President

Senator
Johnny
Ellis,
Majority Leader

The Bipartisan Working Group is composed of ten Democrats and six Republicans in the State Senate.

BUILD • ENERGIZE • PROTECT
Focusing our efforts on building Alaska’s economy and education programs, conserving state financial resources and protecting the safety and health of all Alaskans.

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LATEST PRESS RELEASES

Mon. Mar. 1, 2010
Senators French and Egan Urge Governor to Use Mercer Proceeds to Fund Pensions for Public Employees

Fri. Feb. 26, 2010
Senate Passes Bill to Fix Adult Denture Program
Seniors Able to Access Both Halves of Their Dentures; State Maintains Cost Control

Fri. Feb. 26, 2010
Senate Bipartisan Working Group Members to Attend Energy Council Meetings

Mon. Feb. 22, 2010
Senate Passes Bill to Increase Penalties on Underage Drinking

Mon. Feb. 15, 2010
Senate Bipartisan Working Group Mourns Death of Jim Bowles

Fri. Feb. 12, 2010
Senate Passes Bill Proclaiming Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day

Fri. Feb. 12, 2010
Senate Passes Bill to Ensure Continued Access to Goldstream Public Use Area
SB 195 Will Continue Access to Popular Recreation Area Near Fairbanks

Mon. Feb. 8, 2010
Senate Education Committee Moves Bill to Help Charter Schools

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

Senate Bipartisan Working Group News

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.
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