Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche helped organize a meeting of the Senate Republicans on Nov. 13. He said he’s “very optimistic” that the Republicans will be forming a majority.
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Walker asks Trump administration to protect people with pre-existing conditions
Walker has been working with a bipartisan governors’ group over the past year on health care issues.
As Trump slashes health care outreach 90 percent, Walker asks Congress to shore up system
Experts say support for reinsurance from bipartisan group of governors draws from Alaska’s experience.
Southeast’s top 2016 stories: Ferries, elections, forests, rivers
Southeast Alaska gained legislative power but lost ferry sailings in 2016. No new transboundary mines opened but Alaska-British Columbia safety talks advanced.
Full Senate Debates May Reveal Recent Bipartisanship As An Illusion
On the committee level in the Senate, Republicans and Democrats have been able to get deals done. The problem will be what happens after bills leave the committees and head to the Senate floor.