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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 11h

“Service members cannot follow unlawful orders (DOD Law of War, 18.22.4). They cannot go to war with their fellow Americans, even for training purposes, no matter who tells them to do it.”

Check out my op-ed on Secy. Hegseth’s speech at Quantico:

www.adn.com/opinions/202...

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 2d

The latest episode revisits a 2023 interview with Rep. Julie Coulombe, representing Anchorage Hillside (Dist. 11) in #akleg. She talks about moving to Alaska, raising a family of 4, her entry into local politics & her collaborative approach to legislating.

Listen:
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 5d

My best friends are social workers. So I was beyond honored for National Association of Social Workers - Alaska, to name me, along with my wonderful colleagues Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson and Sen. Löki Tobin, as a legislator of the year. I promise to support SWs in all the essential work they do. #akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 6d

In celebration of Korean National Foundation Day, I attended an awesome performance by the Morning Star Korean Culture Center at the invitation of the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Anchorage. Happy 4358th Birthday, Korea! #akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 6d

Last week I had the honor to present a 2024 #akleg citation to a person who is truly dedicated to the people she serves, Joelene Fortin. She has worked for Hope Community Resources for 40 years & manages an assisted living home in Anchorage. Her love & care for people with disabilities is inspiring.

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 6d

In this case this particular Legislature directed those funds towards CTE etc. The next legislature will decide how to spend that revenue stream. 34th legislature has to do it, but not a following legislature

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 7d

Learn more on a new East Anchorage Book Club podcast episode with Rep. Zack Fields. It’s only 9 minutes long but packs a powerful punch. Listen here:

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Or whoever you listen to #podcasts.

#akleg #akgov

Rep. Zack Fields (D-Anchorage) on Gov. Dunleavy's veto of the 'Amazon tax'

Podcast Episode · East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray · S5, E27 Bonus · 9m

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 7d

All of the new tax revenue generated by SB 113 supported CTE and reading programs in our schools. Gov Dunleavy’s veto punishes local business, rewards Amazon, & strips our kids of reading programs. Let your representatives know that we must override this nonsensical veto. #akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know that internet-based companies like Amazon don’t currently pay taxes in Alaska? 36 other states fixed this loophole & AK was about to, but Gov Dunleavy just vetoed Senate Bill 113. SB113 leveled the playing field so that AK small businesses that already pay taxes could compete w Amazon.

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 8d

Last night 4 reporters resigned from the Peninsula Clarion in Kenai & the Homer News. Listen on my podcast to the Clarion’s lone news reporter @jakecdye.bsky.social explain his decision to walk & the future of journalism on the Kenai Peninsula:

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#akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 9d

Alaska Science Fiction writer Michael Armstrong worked at Homer News for 23 years before retiring as editor. Carpenter Media, who owns the paper, pulled a story about a Charlie Kirk vigil w/o consulting the writer/editor after #akleg Rep. Vance complained.
Listen:
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 11d

Your Alaska Link anchor Trill Gates found journalism at Bartlett High, hosted Fox 4 Kids Club as "Kiddie Fox" & later took a break to be a teacher, librarian and mom. Now evening anchor at ABC/Fox, Trill talks about the future of TV news. #akleg

Listen:
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 12d

On Wednesday we honored an organization & person, both fully committed to keeping Alaskans healthy. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center is celebrating 50 years, and we surprised CEO Lisa Aquino with a citation for her career in community service. Thank you, ANHC and Lisa! #akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 13d

At Anchorage Fire Dept Station 14 today, I had a robust conversation with AFD leaders & line fighters about challenges in our community. Also, got to personally thank firefighters who saved my home from a fire last month. So grateful for their fast response & expert work. #akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 16d

This month a data breach at Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center exposed 60,000 patient records to hackers. Today on the show we talk about that case specifically, and Alaska's cybersecurity risks generally.

More about the data breach: www.alaskasnewssource.com/2025/09/16/f...

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 16d

Leon Jaimes is an Anchorage-based network security consultant for healthcare, financial services, retail, telecom, and government. We discuss his early life & path to IT, and he shares ways for Alaskans to make themselves more cybersecure. #akleg

Listen:
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20d

I used to feel that way, but the science doesn’t support it. That would be worse time-zone displacement (especially in the winter). pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Longitude-based time zone partitions and rates of suicide

Increasing evidence suggests that conditions with decreased morning and increased evening light exposure, including shift work, daylight-saving time, and eveningness, are associated with elevated mort...

pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20d

Lisa Alexia is a physician assistant who specializes in eating disorders & expert on health risks of sleep disruption. She supports ending daylight saving time. #akleg
Listen:
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For questions about eating disorders, visit AKEDA: www.akeatingdisordersalliance.org

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 22d

Interview with Lisa Parker, 2024
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Lisa Parker: Anchorage Charter Commissioner & Soldotna City Council Member - East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray

Soldotna City Council member Lisa Parker became at the age of 19 the youngest person in Alaska to achieve elected office when she won her election to the Anchorage Charter Commission. In 1975 that com...

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 22d

Interview with Joe Josephson, May 2022
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Joe Josephson, former AK senator and municipal charter commission member - East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray

In 1970 Alaska repealed its abortion law making abortion legal here three years prior to Roe vs Wade. One Alaskan senator who voted to legalize abortion – three separate times as he will point out -- ...

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 22d

Today Anchorage celebrates 50 years as a unified municipality. I'm re-releasing my interview with Charter Commissioner Jane Angvik, with new intro for #MOA50. Also see show notes for episodes with Lisa Parker & Joe Josephson, the other living commissioners.
Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1875228/epis...

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 23d

3 ways you can help Alaska's foster kids:
1. Become a licensed foster parent. More at dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs
2. Volunteer as a CASA court advocate. Sign up at alaskacasa.org
3. Volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters and be a trusted friend. See bbbsak.org

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 26d

James Devens, Larry Persily, Dan O’Neill . . . AND MORE.

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 26d

On East Anchorage Book Club podcast, I’ve been interviewing media figures about AK media. Check out episodes with Pat Dougherty, Tom Hewitt, & Ryan Binkley of Anchorage Daily News; James Brooks of Alaska Beacon, & Wesley Early of AK public media, & Dermot Cole of Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. #akleg

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 27d

Rep. Ted Eischeid is the #akleg House representative for North Muldoon in Anchorage, & his wife Hedy Eischeid is President of the Anchorage Democrats. Both were teachers in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, before moving to AK.
Listen to their podcast episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

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