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Tue. Aug. 10, 2010
Statement by Senate President Regarding The Death of Sen. Ted Stevens

Mon. Jul. 26, 2010
Legislative Task Force on Higher Education and Career Readiness Lays Groundwork for Upcoming Meetings

Wed. Jul. 21, 2010
Legislative Task Force on Higher Education and Career Readiness to Meet July 22 and 23 in Anchorage

Fri. Jun. 25, 2010
Kodiak Resident Named to Redistricting Board
Former City of Kodak Mayor Robert Brodie to join 5 member panel charged with realigning House and Senate districts following this year's census

Thu. Jun. 17, 2010
Governor Signs Omnibus Energy Bill Into Law

Mon. May. 10, 2010
Senator Joe Thomas Appointed to Alaska Scholarship Task Force
Committee will review affordability at Alaska schools, craft program to reward high school achievers

Thu. Apr. 22, 2010
Legislature Transmits Gas Tax Decoupling Bill to Governor;
SB 305 Must be Signed by April 30

Sat. Apr. 17, 2010
Senate Gives Boost to Charter School Funding Efforts
SB 235 will help charter schools compete for federal maintenance and start-up funds

Thu. Apr. 15, 2010
Senate Labor And Commerce Committee to Discuss the Future of Ice Alaska This Friday

Wed. Apr. 14, 2010
Legislature Passes Bill to Fix Adult Denture Program
SB 199 from Sen. Ellis Enables Seniors to Access Both Halves of Dentures; State Maintains Cost Control

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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Senate Bipartisan Working Group
Goals and Objectives 2010 Session
Build • Energize • Protect

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