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• In My Family | Northern Lights

  11-01-2016 23:31
  
  Natalia LaMont teaches Raven how to say “Norther Lights,” in Yup’ik.
  
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• Alaska Democratic senator proposes $15 an hour minimum wage - KTUU.com

  11-01-2016 23:24
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  Alaska Democratic senator proposes $15 an hour minimum wage
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  JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Anchorage Democratic senator is proposing that the state increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour. The proposal is included in legislation from Sen. Johnny Ellis. The bill also calls for an annual report on pay practices in ...and more »
  

• Alaska construction firms more pessimistic than those elsewhere - Alaska Dispatch News

  11-01-2016 22:25
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  Alaska construction firms more pessimistic than those elsewhere
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  Some Alaska contractors expect the amount of work available in 2016 to fall. Tara Young photo. Construction firms in Alaska have mixed expectations about how the year ahead will treat their industry, though their outlook is somewhat grim when it comes ...and more »
  

• Director of Army National Guard coming to Bethel, Napaskiak

  11-01-2016 20:45
  
  Air Guard Chopper ready for rescue mission photo courtesy of Guy Hayes
  For the first time in recent history, the director of the Army National Guard will be visiting Bethel and Napaskiak tomorrow, Jan. 12.
  Captain Walter Hotch-Hill is the commander for the National Guard Company that oversees Bethel.
  “There is an overarching rural guard initiative that comes to western Alaska, and really kind of all rural Alaska–trying to increase the presence of the guard and military out there,&rdq
  
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• Algo Nuevo: January 10, 2016

  11-01-2016 20:21
  
  Here’s the Sunday, January 10th, 2016 edition of Algo Nuevo con Dave Luera — Something New with Dave Luera. If you have questions, comments or music requests for host Dave Luera, send email to algonuevo [at] alaskapublic [dot] org or post your comment at the bottom of this post. All tracks played are listed below in the following format:
  Song Title
  Artist Name
  Album Title
  CD Label
  Duration
   
  Mariposa Traisionera
  Amistad
  Dia Tras Dia
  Rema Records
  429
   
  Rancheras Mix
  Ramon Ay
  
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• Rep. Kito prefiles bill to revert to 120-day legislative session

  11-01-2016 18:52
  
  Rep. Sam Kito lll addresses the Alaska House of Representatives on April 7, 2014. (Photo by Skip Gray/360 North)
  Rep. Sam Kito III wants to repeal the ballot measure that tried to cut the Alaska Legislature’s annual session to down from 120 days to 90.
  Here’s the Juneau Democrat’s pitch:
  “My issue with the 90-day session is while we’re trying to be efficient with state funding, I think we are losing opportunities to have adequate time to consider legislation or to c
  
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• Alaska VA tests pilot program in Kodiak

  11-01-2016 18:28
  
  The Anchorage branch of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will hold a claims clinic in Kodiak this weekend. Veterans and their family members will be able to meet with Veterans Benefits Representatives, who will help them in making new claims and moving claims along, as well as provide other assistance like answering questions on pending claims.
  Carrie Epperson is a Coach at Veterans’ Benefits in Anchorage and says the program is an attempt to connect with veterans, reestablish trust,
  
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• Murkowski visits Nome, addresses port development

  11-01-2016 18:26
  
  Senator Lisa Murkowski posing for a selfie with locals Naomi Jorgensen and Vanessa Connors at Nome’s Airport Pizza. (Photo: Mitch Borden/KNOM)
  Senator Lisa Murkowski made her first trip to Nome in almost four years this Thursday. She toured local facilities, talked with leaders, hosted a community meet-and-greet, and rounded out the day at a high school basketball game.
  Throughout it all, she answered an endless stream of questions, many of which focused on the development of Nome’s
  
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• Legislature releases pre-files, including tribal court protective order bill

  11-01-2016 18:24
  
  The state Legislature released 31 pre-filed bills today. That’s the legislation submitted before lawmakers convene, that they plan to discuss – and possibly vote on – in the next several months.
  Dillingham Rep. Bryce Edgmon submitted one of those bills, which would direct the State of Alaska to recognize protective orders issued by tribal governments.
  “It’s a bill that would essentially bring the state into compliance with federal law regarding tribal courts and the
  
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