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Jan 6, 2012 | Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

30 measures proposed ahead of legislative session

Updated 11:58 a.m. with list of pre-filed bills JUNEAU, Alaska - An explicit ban on texting while driving and a proposed constitutional amendment that would cap spending and force saving are among the 30 measures filed in advance of this month's legislative session.

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Thu Dec 15, 2011

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Harvest quota reduced for unit 20A antlerless moose hunt

The harvest quota for an antlerless moose hunt currently underway in Game Management Unit 20A has been reduced, based on results from moose surveys completed last month, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced in a press release late Wednesday afternoon.

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Fri Oct 14, 2011

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Road advisories issued after snow

Snowfall north of Fairbanks caused the Alaska Department of Transportation to advise motorists to drive cautiously on the Elliott and Dalton highways.

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Tue Sep 13, 2011

Fairbanks Daily Newsminer

Welcome reversal: Remote post offices will be spared for now

Editorial The U.S. Postal Service has chosen wisely in removing most remote Alaska post offices from its list of proposed closures.

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