@repgray.bsky.social
Alaska State Legislator, Representing Campbell Park, U-Med District, and Russian Jack. Reach me at [email protected]
The problem with US healthcare is costs are too high, not that subsidies are too small. That said, cutting subsidies hurts those who can least afford it, sudden cuts to people’s insurance does not fix the problem. 2026 enrollment til Dec 15 at healthcare.gov
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November 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The problem with US healthcare is costs are too high, not that subsidies are too small. That said, cutting subsidies hurts those who can least afford it, sudden cuts to people’s insurance does not fix the problem. 2026 enrollment til Dec 15 at healthcare.gov
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/24/p...
www.ktoo.org/2025/11/24/p...
Rabbi Abram Goodstein grew up in Anchorage and now leads the largest Jewish congregation in Alaska at Beth Shalom. He speaks about the Coast Guard debate on reclassifying swastikas & nooses as “potentially divisive,” not “hate incidents.” Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg #coastguard
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Rabbi Abram Goodstein grew up in Anchorage and now leads the largest Jewish congregation in Alaska at Beth Shalom. He speaks about the Coast Guard debate on reclassifying swastikas & nooses as “potentially divisive,” not “hate incidents.” Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg #coastguard
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Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026, write @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/g...
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026 | Alaska Beacon
Officials with the Alaska National Guard said they are preparing and training a response force of 100 service members to deploy to Washington D.C. and support civil authorities, as directed by the Pen...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Gov. Dunleavy approves deployment of Alaska National Guard to Washington D.C. in 2026, write @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/20/g...
Crypto is the preferred currency of drug dealers. Under Trump, oversight & enforcement have vanished, surrendering the war on drugs & leading to more fentanyl in Anchorage. Listen to East Anchorage Book Club podcast w Rep Fields about Trump’s pardons of criminals. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
November 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Crypto is the preferred currency of drug dealers. Under Trump, oversight & enforcement have vanished, surrendering the war on drugs & leading to more fentanyl in Anchorage. Listen to East Anchorage Book Club podcast w Rep Fields about Trump’s pardons of criminals. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
Joint Armed Services Committee received a letter from the Adjutant General for the state of Alaska Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe. It explains that AK must have a reaction force of 100 instead of 350 by Jan. 1, and they will deploy to DC in March. We have questions but grateful for communication. #akleg
November 20, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Joint Armed Services Committee received a letter from the Adjutant General for the state of Alaska Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe. It explains that AK must have a reaction force of 100 instead of 350 by Jan. 1, and they will deploy to DC in March. We have questions but grateful for communication. #akleg
Thank you to the U-Med residents who participated in our Town Hall on Saturday. We discussed crime, fires, & homelessness. Big gratitude to APD Chief Sean Case, AFD Chief Doug Schrage, and Assemblywoman Erin Baldwin-Day for joining. Thanks to my staff Anna & Kyle, too.#AKleg
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Thank you to the U-Med residents who participated in our Town Hall on Saturday. We discussed crime, fires, & homelessness. Big gratitude to APD Chief Sean Case, AFD Chief Doug Schrage, and Assemblywoman Erin Baldwin-Day for joining. Thanks to my staff Anna & Kyle, too.#AKleg
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Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for “civil disturbance,” writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/17/l...
Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for “civil disturbance” | Alaska Beacon
Alaska legislators with the state Joint Armed Services Committee are raising concerns that a federal directive to prepare the Alaska National Guard to deploy domestically for civil unrest could divert...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Legislators question federal directive for Alaska National Guard to prepare for “civil disturbance,” writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2025/11/17/l...
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Thank you yo @repgray.bsky.social for publicly raising these questions. I believe the force is being assembled by order of the Trump Regime to violate the 1st Amendment rights of Alaskans!
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Opinion: As Alaskans, we need information now about the National Guard’s orders to stand up a quick reaction force
Alaskans have a right to know why we require a force like this.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Thank you yo @repgray.bsky.social for publicly raising these questions. I believe the force is being assembled by order of the Trump Regime to violate the 1st Amendment rights of Alaskans!
www.adn.com/opinions/202...
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Nils Andreassen is executive director of AK Municipal League, representing 165 local governments. Originally from Washington, he previously led Institute of the North and focuses on governance, public policy, and economic development. #akleg
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Listen:
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November 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Nils Andreassen is executive director of AK Municipal League, representing 165 local governments. Originally from Washington, he previously led Institute of the North and focuses on governance, public policy, and economic development. #akleg
Listen:
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Listen:
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On Oct. 8, 2025, the AK National Guard got a memo from Major General Ronald Burkett, Director of NG Operations. It requires AK to prepare a Quick Reaction Force of 350 trained in batons, Tasers, & pepper spray to deploy for riot control. As Chair of AK’s Joint Armed Services Comm., I’m concerned.
November 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
On Oct. 8, 2025, the AK National Guard got a memo from Major General Ronald Burkett, Director of NG Operations. It requires AK to prepare a Quick Reaction Force of 350 trained in batons, Tasers, & pepper spray to deploy for riot control. As Chair of AK’s Joint Armed Services Comm., I’m concerned.
What constituent priorities are top of mind as we head back to Juneau for #akleg 2026 session?
Join me Saturday for a U-Med District Town Hall:
Saturday November 15, 10:30am - noon
La Michoacana the Last Frontier Ice Cream Shop
2808 East Tudor Rd.
Join me Saturday for a U-Med District Town Hall:
Saturday November 15, 10:30am - noon
La Michoacana the Last Frontier Ice Cream Shop
2808 East Tudor Rd.
November 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
What constituent priorities are top of mind as we head back to Juneau for #akleg 2026 session?
Join me Saturday for a U-Med District Town Hall:
Saturday November 15, 10:30am - noon
La Michoacana the Last Frontier Ice Cream Shop
2808 East Tudor Rd.
Join me Saturday for a U-Med District Town Hall:
Saturday November 15, 10:30am - noon
La Michoacana the Last Frontier Ice Cream Shop
2808 East Tudor Rd.
The greatest honor of my life was to serve our nation with men & women from every corner of the country & every walk of life.
In a time when our nation is so divided, today let's come together to honor those who fought for our right to speak freely & disagree, in pursuit of that more perfect union.
In a time when our nation is so divided, today let's come together to honor those who fought for our right to speak freely & disagree, in pursuit of that more perfect union.
November 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The greatest honor of my life was to serve our nation with men & women from every corner of the country & every walk of life.
In a time when our nation is so divided, today let's come together to honor those who fought for our right to speak freely & disagree, in pursuit of that more perfect union.
In a time when our nation is so divided, today let's come together to honor those who fought for our right to speak freely & disagree, in pursuit of that more perfect union.
Musician Libby Roderick has deep local roots in Alaska, but her music has traveled across the world & beyond, with one song played on Mars for NASA rover Spirit. She leads UAA's Difficult Dialogues Initiative, promoting civil discourse. #akleg
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Musician Libby Roderick has deep local roots in Alaska, but her music has traveled across the world & beyond, with one song played on Mars for NASA rover Spirit. She leads UAA's Difficult Dialogues Initiative, promoting civil discourse. #akleg
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/l...
Wednesday, November 12, 1-3pm: the Joint Armed Services Committee (JASC) will hold a hearing at the Anchorage LIO, 1500 W Benson Blvd. #akleg
November 7, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Wednesday, November 12, 1-3pm: the Joint Armed Services Committee (JASC) will hold a hearing at the Anchorage LIO, 1500 W Benson Blvd. #akleg
In late October, Rep. Mina @repmina.bsky.social and I hosted an #akleg Constituent Town Hall at Mountain View Community Center. Thanks to everyone who attended!
If you missed it, or want to continue the conversation, I'm hosting a U-Med District Town Hall next Saturday, November 15.
If you missed it, or want to continue the conversation, I'm hosting a U-Med District Town Hall next Saturday, November 15.
November 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In late October, Rep. Mina @repmina.bsky.social and I hosted an #akleg Constituent Town Hall at Mountain View Community Center. Thanks to everyone who attended!
If you missed it, or want to continue the conversation, I'm hosting a U-Med District Town Hall next Saturday, November 15.
If you missed it, or want to continue the conversation, I'm hosting a U-Med District Town Hall next Saturday, November 15.
Anchorage attorney John McKay has practiced media law for 50 years, represented local & national news organizations in cases about press freedom and public access to government, and authored legal guides for reporters & privacy law. #akleg
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November 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Anchorage attorney John McKay has practiced media law for 50 years, represented local & national news organizations in cases about press freedom and public access to government, and authored legal guides for reporters & privacy law. #akleg
Listen:
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Listen:
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Today, AK Gov. Dunleavy declared a state of emergency due to lack of federal SNAP funding. $5 million weekly will be paid directly to SNAP beneficiaries. Up to $10 million will be donated to food pantries to ensure Alaskans do not go hungry. Thank you, Gov Dunleavy.
#akgov #akleg
#akgov #akleg
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Chloe Pleznac is a former reporter for Homer News, recently at the center of a story that got national attention when the newspaper's owner, Carpenter Media, changed her story about a local Charlie Kirk vigil. She discusses what happened next. #akleg
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Listen:
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November 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Chloe Pleznac is a former reporter for Homer News, recently at the center of a story that got national attention when the newspaper's owner, Carpenter Media, changed her story about a local Charlie Kirk vigil. She discusses what happened next. #akleg
Listen:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
Listen:
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On Nov. 1, federal SNAP funding stopped. This leaves 70,000 Alaskans (many of them children) facing hunger.
1. Tell governor to find a way to feed as many as possible.
2. Let your legislator know that you support a special session.
3. Make a donation to the Food Bank of Alaska #akleg #akgov
1. Tell governor to find a way to feed as many as possible.
2. Let your legislator know that you support a special session.
3. Make a donation to the Food Bank of Alaska #akleg #akgov
November 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The SNAP debacle that is about to happen on Saturday is completely unnecessary:
1. There is a federal contingency fund for
SNAP that could be used.
2. With a simple rule change, the Senate could reopen the government with 51 votes
- there are 53 Republican Senators.
#akleg #SNAP #alaska
1. There is a federal contingency fund for
SNAP that could be used.
2. With a simple rule change, the Senate could reopen the government with 51 votes
- there are 53 Republican Senators.
#akleg #SNAP #alaska
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I wish there were an easy way for AK to backfill the $28 million in federal SNAP funding being denied to the state by the Trump administration, but there is no way for us to put $$ on federal EBT cards. We are still exploring every conceivable option. Donate to FoodBankofAlaska.org #akleg #Alaska
October 30, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I wish there were an easy way for AK to backfill the $28 million in federal SNAP funding being denied to the state by the Trump administration, but there is no way for us to put $$ on federal EBT cards. We are still exploring every conceivable option. Donate to FoodBankofAlaska.org #akleg #Alaska
Go to FoodBankofAlaska.org and help your neighbors. November is going to be rough for the 66,000+ Alaskans who lose SNAP benefits on Nov 1 & the many federal workers who are not receiving paychecks due to the government shutdown. #akleg
October 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Go to FoodBankofAlaska.org and help your neighbors. November is going to be rough for the 66,000+ Alaskans who lose SNAP benefits on Nov 1 & the many federal workers who are not receiving paychecks due to the government shutdown. #akleg
“I didn't sleep whole night & in the morning I was trying to reach them again, & I remember a text message I sent, “I think I lost all of my family.” Tetyana Robbins speaks about start of the 2022 Ukraine war, & struggles today on East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
“I didn't sleep whole night & in the morning I was trying to reach them again, & I remember a text message I sent, “I think I lost all of my family.” Tetyana Robbins speaks about start of the 2022 Ukraine war, & struggles today on East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...