Podcasts about alaska state legislature

A new bill currently being discussed within the Alaska State Legislature could possibly see an end to the use of Styrofoam statewide. Plus, after the Tanana Valley State Fair Association board decided to cancel a planned Fairbanks summer drag show over what the fair’s executive director has characterized as threats to staff, Alaska News Source spent weeks examining last month’s decisionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this compelling episode of the Must Read Alaska Show, host Ben Carpenter welcomes Alaska State Representative Sarah Vance, who represents District 6 out of Homer, for an in-depth look at the Alaska State Legislature's current session. Recorded on March 3, 2025, this conversation unpacks the bills that have landed in House Finance—a key indicator of legislative priorities—45 days into the session. From the recently passed Railroad Corporation Financing bill to proposals like increased education funding, e-cigarette taxes, and defined benefits for public employees, Rep. Vance breaks down what's moving and why. She highlights a recurring theme: a government-centric focus that seems to prioritize public sector interests over the needs of everyday Alaskans.   Rep. Vance doesn't shy away from tough questions, challenging the status quo of “business as usual” in Juneau. She critiques the lack of education policy reforms tied to the proposed $1,000 Base Student Allocation (BSA) increase, which could balloon the education budget by 43% over three years, and questions how Alaskans will foot the bill—potentially through a shrinking Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) or new taxes. With passion and clarity, she connects the dots between a stifled economy, social issues like domestic violence, and the need for a legislature that champions liberty and self-reliance over dependency on federal dollars or government expansion.   Beyond the numbers, Vance shares her personal legislative efforts, including bills to combat human trafficking and obscene child sex material—measures aimed at real-world safety rather than government growth—though they remain stalled in committee. She urges Alaskans to stay engaged, emphasizing that public outcry is critical to driving reform, reducing waste, and refocusing the state on economic vitality and independence. Listeners will also hear her frustration with the lack of will to cut inefficiencies (like unfilled government positions) and her call for a mindset shift away from begging for federal handouts toward leveraging Alaska's vast resources.   Join Ben and Sarah for an authentic, no-holds-barred update from the heart of “Stinky Juneau,” peeling back the layers of the onion in a capital that's hard to access and harder to influence. If you value this insider perspective, visit mustreadalaska.com to support the show and keep the lights on. This is a must-listen for anyone who cares about Alaska's future!

273 Scale Profits and Win Back Time By Training Teams to Lead with Christian Muntean, Founder at Vantage Consulting; Anchorage, AK, USA If you want different organizational results, tap into a different kind of leadership guru. For this episode, we headed north to Alaska to meet with Christian Muntean, a distinguished authority in leadership training helping CEOs drive improved financial results and business outcomes via improved team dynamics and organizational performance. Recently, he bundled In his book, "Train to Lead," a structured, 90-day path to enhance leadership capabilities. What we value about Christian is not only his immense wealth of knowledge but his down-to-earth approach and delivery. This may be because his early career path is rooted in disaster relief and working with community leaders and non-profits in areas in Russia, Mexico, Guatamala, Panama, the Kingdom of Swaziland, Kenya, South Sudan, and Indonesia. Through his firm, Vantage Consulting, he collaborates with clients across diverse sectors to deliver leadership training that emphasizes personal habits, self-management, and core leadership strengths. Highlights of our conversation: - A smart CEO invests in leadership training at multiple levels. - This training is crucial for preparing individuals for executive roles and developing leaders at all levels within an organization. - Leaders often struggle with transitioning to executive roles and managing the associated stress. If they struggle, your business struggles. - Self-development and personal habits play a significant role in effective leadership. - Self-care is essential for leaders to maintain health, resilience, and the ability to bounce back from challenges. - Creating a conducive space for success involves being your own best boss, prioritizing self-development, balance, and joy in life. Christian Muntean is an advisor to owners, executives, and boards. As the founder of Vantage Consulting, Christian has empowered owners and executives of small and medium-sized businesses to boost their top-line revenues by over $500 million. Even more valuable, they've achieved this while expanding their bottom-line margins and reclaiming precious time for their loved ones and passions. Christian's most recent book, "Train to Lead," is a tested and proven 90-day leadership development guide built on athletic training principles. Christian's clients have included Fortune 500 firms like BP and Conoco Phillips; government entities such as the US Coast Guard and the Alaska State Legislature; large privately held and Alaska Native-owned companies such as Northern Air Cargo and NANA Development; and a variety of other industries. Connect with : LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianmuntean/ Website: https://www.christianmuntean.com/ Email: christian@vantageconsulting.org Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO #CEO #brand #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With election ballots still to be counted and the start of the Alaska legislative session more than two months away, the Alaska Senate Bipartisan Coalition announced leadership positions on Thursday for the 34th Alaska State Legislature.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Must Read Alaska Show, host John Quick sits down with Ben Carpenter, who has called Alaska home since 1985. Ben shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Air Force and Army to becoming a dedicated representative in the Alaska State Legislature. He discusses his reasons for running, what sets him apart from his opponent, his stance on new taxes, and his vision for Alaska's future. Ben also reflects on his family life, his passion for Alaska's natural resources, and his commercial peony farm. Tune in to hear Ben's inspiring story and how you can get in touch with him. Check him out here: https://bencarpenterforalaska.com

Persistent outages of weather observation stations across Alaska have caused problems for rural communities, aviators and climatologists for years. Now the Alaska State Legislature is hoping to spur the federal government to do something about it, and a woman was injured in a suspected hit and run in Happy Valley last Tuesday.

In less than four minutes we feed the official text of U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski's annual address to the Alaska State Legislature into the podcast's own AI translator and you gotta hear the results.

Ed Wesley was born in Bolivar County, Mississippi, on January 9, 1951. He moved to Fort Greeley, Alaska, in 1973 after being drafted into the Army. His wife joined him shortly thereafter and the two raised all five of their children here and the two have never lived outside Alaska since. He was elected president of the Anchorage NAACP in 1981 and led the charge to change the way the Anchorage Police Department uses deadly force. Wesley has served on the boards of numerous organizations such as treasurer for the Anchorage Council of PTAs, Worshipful Master of Mt McKinley Lodge #2 and Grand Jr Warden of Prince Hall Masons State of Alaska and its' jurisdiction, chairman of the 3rd great Alaska high school basketball classic tournament, Municipality of Anchorage Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals, vice president of Anchorage Board of Realtors, president of Alaska Black Leadership Conference, president of the African American Business Council, president of the African American Historical Society (sponsor of Juneteenth) and Board of Trustees for the State of Alaska Personnel Retirement System. A veteran's advocate for many years, Wesley has served on the Veterans Volunteer Committee at the Alaska Veterans Administration Hospital. He is past commander of American Legion Post 34, where he sponsored activities for Veterans. He has raised funds for local Disabled Veterans to attend the National Wheel Chair Games. He has worked towards and championed youth activities continually in Anchorage. Wesley has been honored by the Alaska State Legislature as a nation builder for his community service and the National Association of Black State Legislators for his community service. He has also served as Deacon of the Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and is here in the capitol with Shiloh Community Housing advocating for funds for their new Community Resource Center.Delmonicia Shenee Williams is the President and CEO of Shiloh Community Housing, Incorporated, an organization she has been serving since its inception 24 years ago. Although her degree is in computer science and she has had a career as a computer programmer and systems analyst, her true passion is public service and she has helped bring the vision of Shiloh Community Housing to life. From its first affordable housing project through its transitional home for youth to today and its potential Community Resource Center, Shenee Williams has been at the center of these important projects that have diminished homelessness in Anchorage. Link to Shiloh Community Housing

Education and energy are the top issues in Juneau at the start of the Alaska legislative session.  The new edition of Alaska's political pipeline goes in depth with our legislative correspondent Steve Kirch to hear possible solutions on  school spending  and critical energy issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education and energy are the top issues in Juneau at the start of the Alaska legislative session.  The new edition of Alaska's political pipeline goes in depth with our legislative correspondent Steve Kirch to hear possible solutions on  school spending  and critical energy issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report…In his address to the Alaska State Legislature, U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan cheered the end of the federal mask mandate for air travel, a capsized kayaker in Sitka is rescued by a resourceful passerby, and the community of Haines is still recovering from a devastating landslide in late 2020.

South Dakota Senate lawmakers are passing a bill that creates and funds community-based schools centered on Native American cultural curriculum. A similar proposal passed the chamber two years ago but failed in the House. Supporters hope this year is different. South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Lee Strubinger reports. A bill in the Alaska State Legislature to […]

*Sorry - only 2nd hour recorded - tech issue.HOUR 1Gavin Newsom survives California gubernatorial recall / (NYT) https://video.foxnews.com/v/6272579991001Tucker Carlson on our changing American and authoritarianism permeating our society / (FOX News) https://video.foxnews.com/v/6272579991001Inchon Landing led by General MacArthur (Korean War) this day back in 1950 Woodcarver Mike from Mat-Su says General Milley should be arrested Salem Radio Network helped power Larry Elder for the California Governor campaign / (NPR) https://www.npr.org/2021/09/14/1036923082/right-wing-media-outfit-powers-larry-elders-bid-for-california-governorFacebook had internal reports stating Instagram adversely affecting teen girls per a three-year study but FB didn't disclose / (CBS News) https://www.cbsnews.com/video/facebook-internal-documents-show-instagram-is-harmful-to-teens/HOUR 2Gary in East Anchorage (Muldoon) on the Alaska State Legislature's failuresCanadian Comedian and Saturday Night Live news anchor Norm Macdonald dies of cancer at age 61Dalton in Mat-Su says the healthcare subterfuge and lies have to change - and he still doesn't pay his taxesBethel mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for city workers / (APM) https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/09/15/bethel-mandates-covid-19-vaccinations-for-city-workers/Ernie says COVID vaccine side effects are relevant yet healthcare providers often stifle the dialogueAlaska State Rep Sara Rasmussen on the 4th Special Session

The Alaska State Legislature is in special session and we explain step by step how Governor Dunleavy's constitutional amendments would increase spending, increase budget deficits and limit the way we pay for them...We talk about why Alaska is losing the 25 to 64 year demo....we talk Lee Iacocca's Ford Pinto saga...and we encourage to speak up and say something.

Sam is an organizer and a communicator with over a decade of experience leading environmental/conservation political campaigns in Alaska. He has worked on state and federal policy campaigns, as well as electoral efforts of ballot measures and campaigns for state legislature (notably his wife's successful run for Alaska State Legislature). In addition to his campaign work, he teaches "Civic Engagement" in the Center for Community Engagement and Learning at the University of Alaska-Anchorage and "Public Interest Communications" in the University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications. Snyder also leads Wild Salmon Center's public engagement efforts in Alaska. Notably, he has helped coordinate high profile salmon conservation campaigns that include stopping Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, preventing the damming of the Susitna River, and a statewide ballot measure to update state fisheries laws. To balance it all he runs and skis as much as humanly possible. He lives, works, and plays on the unceded lands of the Dena'ina people (Anchorage, Alaska). Discussed in this episode: --Campaign to protect Bristol Bay --Pebble Mine, one of the greatest threats to Alaskan salmon --Mini documentary on Sam --United tribes of Bristol Bay --53% of the global sockeye catch comes from Bristol bay --Take action to stop the Pebble Mine: stoppebbleminenow.org --Recent episode of Social Sport, Cut to the Chase with Emma and Kamilah: People-centered environmentalism --Jordan Daniel --The Overstory by Richard Powers --“We have to be willing to ask questions as runners. And it's hard. A lot of runners say, ‘I want to keep my running politics-free.' But I think the past year, in particular, has shown us that we can't—to have running be politics-free is a position of privilege. It doesn't have to inundate all of your running, but it's worth pausing every now and then and asking a few questions before you continue on your way.” -Sam Snyder --“Running inherently gives people a sense of home; it is one of the things that makes us human.” -Sam Snyder --Follow Sam on Instagram, Twitter –-Follow Social Sport: Website, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter –-Subscribe to the Social Sport Newsletter *This episode is sponsored by OPE Running. Go to operunning.com and use code SOCIALSPORT for 15% off your order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/socialsport/support

After Captain Hazelwood’s arrest, Exxon tries to clean up its public image. President Bush tells Exxon to pick up the pace on the cleanup. Fisherman Riki Ott takes on Big Oil in the Alaska State Legislature.Photos of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill can be found hereSupport us by supporting our sponsors! SimpliSafe - Head to simplisafe.com/AS and get FREE SHIPPING and A 60 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE.

In this newscast: The second "Blob" marine heat wave may have disappeared, but Alaska scientists warn, things aren't back to normal yet. Several cruise ships canceled stops in Kodiak this summer amid the spread of the coronavirus. Alaska State Legislature honors Kodiak's Dr. Bob Johnson with a memorial citation. Towns in Southeast Alaska are struggling without ferries. One issue in particular is the question of how to handle sanitation. A three-line bill would prohibit the state from selling, transferring or disposing of a state ferry without express approval by lawmakers. Pebble Partnership is proposing to offset its impact on wetlands by repairing sewer systems in three communities close to the mine site. All that, plus Fish Radio and the Island Messenger community bulletin. Fish Radio is provided by Laine Welch at alaskafishradio.com.

After Captain Hazelwood’s arrest, Exxon tries to clean up its public image. President Bush tells Exxon to pick up the pace on the cleanup. Fisherman Riki Ott takes on Big Oil in the Alaska State Legislature.Photos of the Exxon Valdez Oil SpillSupport us by supporting our sponsors!

Join us in Olympia Washington as we wrap up the first class of the 2018 IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series. In this episode, International Association of Fire Fighters 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh sits down with all 15 participants of the inaugural Executive Leadership Series class. We are joined by Certified Mentor Mediator Donna Hallock to discuss the process of learning professional mediation skills to help the Executive Leadership group to better their skills in interest based communication. Donna Hallock explains the 8 step process of mediation, and how it works as a structured means to resolve confilct.Jeff Wainwright talks about how utilizing mediation skills can help to improve the communication process every day at the bargaining table, as well as in our personal life. Robert Glorioso discusses taking these mediation skills back to Local 106 and how it may help to facilitate communications surrounding difficult issues. Dean Shelton talks about how using advanced communicaiton skills such as mediation can help to find common ground when building relationships within our communities, and solving complex issues. Tim Parker discusses the potential for utilizing mediation skills to break down long held barriers, to move forward on issues in Idaho, as well as facilite solutions to problems that exist among locals. Justin Mack talks abiut using this training to let go of personal differences, bringing all viewpoints to the table, to work with both Republicans and Democrats within the Alaska State Legislature to fix the broken retirement system that negatively impacts public safety in Alaska. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.

Join us in Olympia Washington as we wrap up the first class of the 2018 IAFF 7th District Executive Leadership Series. In this episode, International Association of Fire Fighters 7th District Vice President Ricky Walsh sits down with all 15 participants of the inaugural Executive Leadership Series class. We are joined by Certified Mentor Mediator Donna Hallock to discuss the process of learning professional mediation skills to help the Executive Leadership group to better their skills in interest based communication. Donna Hallock explains the 8 step process of mediation, and how it works as a structured means to resolve confilct.Jeff Wainwright talks about how utilizing mediation skills can help to improve the communication process every day at the bargaining table, as well as in our personal life. Robert Glorioso discusses taking these mediation skills back to Local 106 and how it may help to facilitate communications surrounding difficult issues. Dean Shelton talks about how using advanced communicaiton skills such as mediation can help to find common ground when building relationships within our communities, and solving complex issues. Tim Parker discusses the potential for utilizing mediation skills to break down long held barriers, to move forward on issues in Idaho, as well as facilite solutions to problems that exist among locals. Justin Mack talks abiut using this training to let go of personal differences, bringing all viewpoints to the table, to work with both Republicans and Democrats within the Alaska State Legislature to fix the broken retirement system that negatively impacts public safety in Alaska. Follow the IAFF 7th District today on all major social media outlets, find us onFacebook- @IAFF7thDVPTwitter- @7thdistrictIAFFInstagram- @iaffmag7Do you have an issue you would like to bring to the podcast? Drop us a line a social media and we will get ahold of you.

Angelina Estrada-Burney currently serves as a staff member for U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, senior Senator from Alaska. A large part of her duties revolve around assisting Alaskans from all walks of life and establishing effective dialogue with state leaders on a variety of issues. In this capacity, she serves as an important communications conduit between the Senator and the constituency of Alaska. Previously she served in the Anchorage and Fairbanks Offices of the Governor,  worked on Capitol Hill for the Alaska Congressional Delegation, worked as a legislative aide in the Alaska State Legislature and as a Special Assistant in the Department of Commerce and Community Development.     She is active in the Anchorage Hispanic community and is an inaugural Board of Director and Past President of the Hispanic Affairs Council of Alaska. She was chosen to represent Alaska at the 2002 and 2004 National Hispanic Leadership Summit in Washington DC.   Ms. Estrada-Burney's strong sense of community and love for Alaska is demonstrated by the organizations she supports. She is a past Board member of Alaskans for Drug Free Youth, Anchorage Hispanic Cultural Committee, Healing Racism in Anchorage, the Municipality's Committee for the Promotion of Tolerance and Diversity, the School Districts Minority Education Committee and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fairbanks and Anchorage.She has served as the Vice President of Public Relations for Bridge Builders of Anchorage and volunteered on the board development committee for Girl Scouts Susitna Council. She was recently featured in the award winning video "Anchorage is our Home" created for the non-profit Healing Racism in Anchorage as a tool to spotlight racism issues in our own community and was one of the Anchorage Centennial grant recipients for her collaboration on the Cultural Divers grant project highlighting the lives of immigrants that arrive in Anchorage the last 100 years.     She has been recognized by both her peers and community leaders for her efforts to improve all Alaskan's sense of unity through involvement and mutual respect. Past recognition includes her selection in 1997 to the inaugural class of "Civic Entrepreneurs" for the Alaska Humanities Forum's Leadership Anchorage program and as a 1998 recipient of UAA's "Extraordinary Women in Extraordinary Times" award.In 2002, she was an honored recipient of the Alaska Journal of Commerce's prestigious Top 40 Under 40 award and was selected as the 2008 Anchorage Republican Woman of the Year. Angelina is a first generation American originally from Alamogordo, New Mexico.Her husband Erik retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years and they have chosen to make Anchorage their permanent home.

Surprise special guest Senator Cathy Giessel visits the program to tell us about the Alaska State Legislature’s tackling environmental permitting and regulation.  Rada Khadjinova, Executive Director with the Pacific Rim Institute discusses the Institutes work on the environmental permitting process.  Greg Wolf, Executive Director of World Trade Center Alaska discusses the Centers International Trade Bootcamps.  Get more information visit www.Wtcak.org.EMPIRE OF WEALTHThe first six decades, of this country the biggest economic policy debate included whether governments should subsidize for internal improvements i.e. Building roads, canals and railroads.  This debate had a enormous impact on railroads.  Questions or comments email David@GDTB. Biz.IN THE NEWSEconomic News Summary June 2013Have our eyes been taken off of the ball?  Whether intentional or not the Feds easy money policy, rise in the stock market, the scandals i.e. Fast & Furious, Benghazi, IRS, NSA, have worked to push the economy into the trunk, skipping the backseat altogether.  This economic review is based on just the facts not commentary and based on these facts the economy is underperforming.  Read entire article @ GDTBSmall-Business Confidence Edges Up, Reaches May 2012 Level,Not Much Progress for a RecoveryFor the second consecutive month, small-business owner confidence edged up according to NFIB’s Index of Small Business Optimism, which increased by 2.3 points to a final reading of 94.4 in May.  While May’s record is the second highest since the recession started, December 2007, the Index does not show strong economic growth for the sector.  Read entire article @ NFIB LISTEN SATURDAYSGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt broadcast Saturday’s 8-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.5 FM & AM 1020 – Stream: www.foxnewskoan.com In Anchorage, Alaska.  In Spokane, Washington listens to MoneyTalk 1230 AM KSBN from 9-11 am.

Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) Fox News Talk KOAN 95.50 FM & AM 1020 - Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or join Dave’s LinkedIn group and follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult. IN THE NEWSECONOMIC NEWS SUMMARY MARCH 2012ROAD TO RECOVERY?Listen as Dave reviews his monthly economic summary grading the U.S. Economy.  Find out what he thinks and why.  Read the full Summary at @ WaConsult.com, in the Getting Down to Business® section under the “News” heading. PROGRAM TOPICRepresentative Chris Tuck, House District 29 joins Dave again.  Listen as Rep Tuck discusses “megaprojects”, legislative training and HB 9 In-State Gasline Development Corporation.  Follow the legislative process by visiting The Alaska State Legislature. TECH TALKRussell Ball, Founder and President of ACB Solutions visits Dave to discuss Key Performance Indicators (KPI).  Russ and Dave introduced the topic and illustrated the importance indicators play in every successful business.  They will devote an entire program to KPI on the upcoming May 26, 2012 “Getting Down to Business®”.  Get your technology question answered by visiting www.akcb.com.  

PROGRAMGetting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Saturday’s 9-10 am (AKDT) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage - Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com.  Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult. IN THE NEWSBad News, More Bad News, and Worse NewsThe release of the Gross Domestic for @Q 2011 was release last Friday.  The second quarter “advance estimate” was an abysmal 1.3%.  Listen as Dave reveals more bad news, the worst news and his grade on the economy.  Read More in “Its’ Not Rocket Science” @ www.WaConsult.com PROGRAM TOPICThe 27th session of The Alaska State Legislature lasted 90 day and then reconvened for another 71 days in a “Special Session”.  Representative Chris Tuck provided us with updates on both of these sessions.  Listen as he shares his vision for the State of Alaska and find out why he is Dave’s favorite Democrat.  Questions or Comments send an email to Rep Tuck rep.chris.tuck@legis.state.ak.us or David@waconsult.com. ALASKA ECONOMICSThirty fours percent of Alaska’s GDP comes from federal spending.  Listen as Senior Economist Dan Robinson discusses the “debt ceiling debate” and its potential impact on the Alaska Economy.  For more visit Dan @ www.mcdowellgroup.net.

PROGRAM Getting Down to Business® with David Weatherholt Broadcast Live Friday's 2-3 pm (AKST) 95.50 FM & AM 1020 KOAN Anchorage – AM 1330 KXLJ Juneau Stream: www.1020koan.com/or www.waconsult.com. Join Getting Down to Business® on Facebook or follow Dave on Twitter at WAConsult.   TITLE Legislative Update – 90 Days & Counting   IN THE NEWS Economic News Summary April 2011 Price of a new suit and gold historically has been the same.  Dave talks about his article on the economy and the impact of rising commodity prices.  Listen to find out Dave’s current grade on the economy   TOPIC The 27th Legislative Session was scheduled to run for 90 day starting January 18th and officially ended on April 17th.  Starting on April 18th the Legislature went into special session and while Representative Tuck was originally scheduled to give a session wrap-up he gave an update.  Listen to Representative Chris Tuck from HD 29 talk about the session and predict the end of the special session.  Visit the Alaska State Legislature @ www.legis.state.ak.us     MARKETING MATTERS Amanda Cullen our small business marketing expert talks about her passion “Word of Mouth Marketing”.  Listen to Amanda’s great tips.  Visit Amanda @ www.zooinajungle.com

Willie Hensley is known in Alaska as being a founder for the Northwest Alaska Native Association, NANA Corporation, Alaska Federation of Natives, and having been a member of the Alaska State Legislature for ten years. His beautifully written memoir, Fifty Miles from Tomorrow, incorporates the richness of Inupiat culture and traditions. those that permeate time and place. This book is more than one person's story but the story of Alaska and how people have coped with drastic changes. Introducing Willie Hensley is Paul Ongtooguk.