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Hello! My name is Tyler King, and I'm the State Legislative project director on Ballotpedia. I've been on Ballotpedia's writing and research staff since May 2010.
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May 15, 2013: Longest serving Tennessee state senator to retire in 2014
May 14, 2013: Former Ohio state legislator appointed chancellor of Ohio Board of Regents
May 14, 2013: Nebraska Legislature issues study to look into new state airplane
May 14, 2013: Montana Governor vetoes three anti-bison bills
May 14, 2013: Louisiana State Senate honors fallen soldiers
April 30, 2013: Nebraska State Senator recovering after a mild heart attack
April 30, 2013: Louisiana bill to cap scholarship program fails to pass committee
April 15, 2013: Nebraska governor calls for new state airplane
March 31, 2013: Louisiana State Legislature prefiles over 900 bills
March 29, 2013: Nebraska wildfire control bill wins initial approval
March 29, 2013: Montana Senate passes bill that would tighten term-limits
March 15, 2013: New Hampshire Senate passes bill to free slaves from 1700s
March 15, 2013: Nebraska bill would abolish the death penalty
March 15, 2013: Montana bill looks to raise taxes on highest income earners
February 28, 2013: New Hampshire Legislature expected to name an official state vegetable
February 28, 2013: Nebraska State Senator ticketed for DUI
February 28, 2013: Montana representative looks to give corporations voting rights
February 14, 2013: New Hampshire bill proposes more campaign spending disclosure
February 14, 2013: House committee hears four bills to fix medical marijuana laws in Montana
January 31, 2013: Tennessee legislator files 'Don't Say Gay' measure
January 31, 2013: Ohio Legislature approves moving Governor's speech
January 31, 2013: Over two centuries late, New Hampshire General Assembly to answer slaves' plea for freedom
January 31, 2013: Montana State Representative introduces corporal punishment bill
January 16, 2013: New Hampshire Legislature begins working on budget
January 16, 2013: Senate committee bill looks to reduce the size of Montana's Legislature
November 30, 2012: 2012 Elections: Results from New Hampshire general election recounts
November 30, 2012: Former Nebraska Governor appointed to Tenet Healthcare board of directors
October 31, 2012: Medical marijuana on the ballot in Montana
October 31, 2012: Eight New Hampshire candidates run for four seats in Rockingham 21
October 15, 2012: Voter registration beings for New Hampshire's 2012 general election
October 15, 2012: Early voter registration beings for Nebraska's 2012 general election
October 15, 2012: Late registration beings for Montana's 2012 general election
September 30, 2012: Montana Republicans lead in generic legislative matchup
September 30, 2012: Nebraska Democrat led primary in Republican leaning district
September 16, 2012: Nebraska Mayor allows pardoning on most watering violations
September 16, 2012: Montana argues that limits to campaign contributions do not hinder candidates
September 16, 2012: Candidates qualify for Georgia State Senate special primary election
August 31, 2012: New Hampshire seeks waiver from No Child Left Behind
August 31, 2012: Nebraska Governor considers tax reform proposals
August 31, 2012: Montana Governor declares a statewide emergency
August 16, 2012: Nebraska's congressmen meet for Legislative Summit
August 16, 2012: Poll shows New Hampshire voters split on several issues
July 31, 2012: Super PAC ads continue in Nebraska Senate election
July 15, 2012: Nebraska Senator seeks special legislative session on juvenile sentencing
June 30, 2012: New Democratic ad causes ruckus in Nebraska U.S. Senate race
May 31, 2012: Montana Secretary of State reminds voters of ballot deadline
May 15, 2012: Three vie for open seat on the Montana Public Service Commission
May 15, 2012: Nebraska state executive races decided in primary
April 30, 2012: NH House Passes Amended Version Of Medical Marijuana Bill
April 30, 2012: Nine Nebraska Senators termed-out in 2012
April 15, 2012: Montana lawmaker pushes for the use of drone aircraft in Montana
February 29, 2012: NH Supremes hold property owners accountable for injured emergency workers due to negligence
February 29, 2012: Montana State Representative files for U.S. House seat
February 29, 2012: Massachusetts lawmakers take on anti-contraception
February 29, 2012: Alabama House passes film incentive bill
February 29, 2012: North Carolina reaches signature filing deadlines for 2012 primaries
February 15, 2012: Chuck Hassebrook announces bid for U.S. Senate in 2012
January 15, 2012: Nebraska Congressman Ben Nelson announces resignation
January 15, 2012: Montana candidate filing opens for 2012 election cycle
December 15, 2011: Michigan lawmakers approve rules for film incentive program
December 15, 2011: Nebraska Governor supports speeding up Keystone XL process
December 15, 2011: Montana man challenges 2011 medical marijuana law
November 30, 2011: Nebraska Senator nears re-election decision
November 30, 2011: Michigan Senate passes anti-bullying law
November 30, 2011: Former Montana representative announces 2012 candidacy for state senate
November 30, 2011: Nevada Secretary of State opposes redistricting addendum
November 15, 2011: Montana GOP gubernatorial candidate names running mate
November 15, 2011: Keystone XL pipeline to be rerouted in Nebraska
October 31, 2011: Nebraska Senators called for special election
October 31, 2011: Montana Governor makes an offer to downstream states
October 31, 2011: Michigan Representative seeks change to recall rules
October 15, 2011: Michigan bill proposed to allow governor more appointments
October 15, 2011: Nebraska governor appoints new second district senator
September 15, 2011: Montana Representative announces 2012 run for State Auditor
August 31, 2011: Nebraska senator Dave Pankonin resigns
August 22, 2011: Virginia continues to see few contested primary elections
July 31, 2011: Abortion statistics collected one year after Nebraska fetal pain bill
July 31, 2011: Montana gun control advocates seek to block guns rights lawsuit
July 30, 2011: Michigan lawmakers introduce Caylee's Law
July 30, 2011: Arkansas redistricting maps receive final approval
July 30, 2011: Alabama Democratic party chair claims GOP leadership violated campaign finance laws
July 15, 2011: Nebraska senator plans to introduce "Caylee's Law"
July 15, 2011: Montana Governor frustrated with progress of Yellowstone oil spill cleanup
June 30, 2011: Montana redistricting commission's first meeting set
June 30, 2011: Counting the Nebraska state legislative committees
June 15, 2011: Counting the Vermont state legislative committees
June 15, 2011: Counting the Kentucky state legislative committees
June 15, 2011: Counting the Michigan state legislative committees
June 15, 2011: Counting the Montana state legislative committees
June 9, 2011: Standing committees in state legislatures during the 2011-2012 session
March 31, 2011: Nebraska bill to test children for lead poisoning passes approval vote
March 31, 2011: Montana bill allowing new open-pit mining sites endorsed by the House of Representatives
March 15, 2011: Michigan groups protest Governor Snyder's proposed budget
January 15, 2011: Michigan Republicans share in strong national gains
December 15, 2010: Michigan legislature wraps up lame duck session
December 14, 2010: Nebraska sees progress for women in politics
December 14, 2010: Montana politicians begin filing for 2012 gubernatorial campaign
August 18, 2010: In Nevada State Senate, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
August 18, 2010: In Nevada House of Representatives, more Democrats than Republicans feel impact of term limits
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Membership
2011-2012
| {{{Committee}}} Members, 2011 | ||||
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| Democratic members (1) | Republican members (1) | |||
| • Billy Beasley | • Tom Whatley | |||
2009-2010
| {{{Committee}}} Members, 2009 | ||||
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| Democratic members (8) | Republican members (2) | Third-party members (1) | ||
| • Kim Benefield, Chair | • Rusty Glover | • Harri Anne Smith | ||
| • Larry Means, Vice-Chair | • Henry Erwin | |||
| • Tom Butler | ||||
| • Roger Bedford | ||||
| • Hinton Mitchem | ||||
| • Marc Keahey | ||||
| • Bobby Singleton | ||||
| • Myron Penn | ||||
| jibberish | ||||
| Name: | Party |
|---|---|
| Albert Kookesh | Democratic |
| Anne Sudkamp | Democratic |
| Berta Gardner | Democratic |
| Bettye Davis | Democratic |
| Bill Wielechowski | Democratic |
| Donald Olson | Democratic |
| Harry Crawford, Jr. | Democratic |
| Hollis French, II | Democratic |
| Jacob Hale | Democratic |
| Joe Paskvan | Democratic |
| Joe Thomas | Democratic |
| Johnny Ellis | Democratic |
| Lyman Hoffman | Democratic |
| Martin J. Lindeke | Democratic |
| Robert Henrichs | Democratic |
| Roselynn Cacy | Democratic |
| Susan Parsons Herman | Democratic |
| John B. Coghill | ||
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| Alaska State Senate District A | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 23, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Alaska State Senate | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Majority Leader, Alaska State House of Representatives | ||
| 2002-2006 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $50,400/year | |
| Per diem | $238 or $253/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | 2009 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Alaska State House of Representatives | ||
| 1999-2009 | ||
| Education | ||
| High school | Nenana Public High School (1968) | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Air Force | |
| Years of service | 5 years service | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 15, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Fairbanks, AK | |
| Profession | Small Business Owner | |
| Religion | Christian | |
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