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Alaska State Legislator, Representing Campbell Park, U-Med District, and Russian Jack. Reach me at Rep.Andrew.Gray@akleg.gov

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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jay Brause & Gene Dugan are Anchorage LGBTQ rights icons. Jay changed the name of the Gay and Lesbian Center to Identity & led that organization. In 1985 Gene founded Out North, an award-winning arts organization still in AK. Listen to East Anchorage Book Club: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Lauree Morton is Deputy Director of the AK Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. For 30 years she has driven legislative action to prevent & respond to AK’s epidemic of sexual assault & domestic violence. Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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Lauree Morton: Deputy Director of the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
Podcast Episode · East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray · September 24 · 46m
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
In Alaska, PAs are now PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES. We are no longer “physician assistants.” The title “Physician Associate” more honestly reflects the role PAs play in Alaska’s healthcare system. #akleg #physicianassociate #physicianassistant
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Jim Lottsfeldt was born & raised in Anchorage. Known for decades as the go-to campaign mastermind for Republican candidates, in recent years he has become a political guru on the Left. We discuss how that came to be on the East Anchorage Book Club podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Mexico began its fight for independence from Spain 216 years ago this week. In the heart of the U-Med district tonight, I attended a wonderful celebration at la michoacana last frontier ice cream parlor. Photo with La Michoacana owners Daniela and Jesús Villa & @repmina #mexicanindependence #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I attended opening night of “Ḵutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles”—the world’s 1st Lingít opera — with 2 of my favorite people, Representatives Hannan & Story. Congrats Ed Littlefield (composer), Vera Starbard (librettist), Madeline Savet (director), X̱ʼunei Lance Twitchell (translator), & cast!
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Anchorage Daily News @adn.com · 13/09/2026
Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against a group of Whittier residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court threw out felony charges against a woman who wrongly checked a box saying she was a U.S. citizen. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
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Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who wrongly checked ‘U.S. citizen’ box
An appeals court ruled that state law requires proof that defendants who erroneously filled out voter registration forms had a “consciousness of wrongdoing” and intended to break the law.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Ed Littlefield is the composer of  “Ḵutulagaaw: The Tlingit-Russian Battles”—the world’s first Lingít opera premiering tonight at Thunder Mountain Middle School in Juneau & running through Sept 20. Listen to my interview with Ed on the East Anchorage Book Club: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sept. 11, 2001, I was 26 & living in Tallinn, Estonia. I was about to teach an English class. The room was somber when I walked in. A woman said, “We are so sorry about what is happening in your country,” and everyone started crying. The tragedy was felt around the world. #NeverForget #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Valerie Casler’s bravery led to the conviction & imprisonment of a man who was murdering women in Anchorage (Kathleen Jo Henry & Veronica Abouchuk). Valerie stole a cell phone that had a video of a murder, turned it in, & was a witness at the trial. Thanks to her efforts, lives were saved. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
On 9/7, AK Dept of Law made public a document that had blatant factual mistakes. In fact, it claimed I managed a company — I’ve never managed a company — in Switzerland — I’ve never been to Switzerland. I’m not the only one. How will the Department of Law remedy these inaccuracies? #akleg #akgov
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-California) is the only member of the US Congress to publicly admit that he does not believe in gods. We discuss his book, “No Prophets: The Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism.” Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/1875228/epis... #akleg #ChristianNationalism
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Dick Traini was the 1st assembly member I met when I started going to Campbell Park Community Council. He was passionately arguing to outlaw plastic bags in Anchorage. He & his wife never missed a meeting & he listened & cared. Thank you, Dick, for your service to our city. RIP. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
We are witnessing an example of our 2-tiered justice system. 1. a marginalized group fails to understand a nuanced aspect of state election law. 2. a former attorney general intentionally violates state campaign finance law. Check out my op-ed @adn.com www.adn.com/opinions/202... #akleg
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Opinion: American Samoans, Treg Taylor and Alaska’s two-tiered justice system
If misunderstanding election law can bring felony charges, knowingly disregarding election law should not escape scrutiny.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Few folks understand election law better than former AG Treg Taylor. So when he decides that poor brown people should be charged with felonies for accidentally voting in a local election, while he willfully ignores election law in his campaign for governor, we must call it out. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This is why I am so angry: The state of Alaska made Mili Suli’s last year on Earth a living hell. And our former Attorney General thinks laws need not be obeyed. #akleg
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 04/09/2026
Alaska legislator asks state to prosecute candidate for Lt. Gov. and former attorney general, reports James Brooks @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/03/a...
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Alaska legislator asks state to prosecute candidate for Lt. Gov. and former attorney general | Alaska Beacon
Democratic Rep. Andrew Gray is seeking action against two Republican politicians, accusing them of hypocrisy with election laws.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Big thanks to the Anchorage Assembly for proclaiming September 20 as LGBTQ Veterans Day. This year is the 15th anniversary of the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” Now more than ever we must reaffirm the right for all people to serve our country in uniform. #AKLeg #MilitaryPride #LGBTQVeteransDay
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Lucas Schleusener, CEO of Out in National Security, was a speech writer for Secretaries of Defense Panetta, Hagel, & Carter. He leads a movement to make Sept 20 LGBTQ Veterans Day. Anchorage Assembly will do so. Listen to East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Last week I was honored to participate in the Alaska Defense Forum in Fairbanks. ADF is a meeting of military leaders, industry partners, & community stakeholders who shape our state’s role in national defense. Below is a clip of me speaking on a legislative panel. #akleg #FreedomOfPress
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
For 50 years, @dermotcole.Bsku.social, has reported out of Fairbanks. After 37 years at the News-Miner & then a few at Alaska Dispatch & ADN, he began a blog: dermotcole.com where he has highlighted issues otherwise neglected. On behalf of the AK Legislature Thank you, Dermot. #akleg #AlaskaHistory
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Jim Duncan is a former Speaker of the AK House. He served 24 years in the leg (12 in each body) & passed 70+ bills into law. What he is most remembered for is losing his speakership in a dramatic coup in 1981. Listen on the East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: www.buzzsprout.com/1875228/epis... #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes & a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. www.pbs.org/newshour/amp... #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Amanda Metivier of Facing Foster Care in AK spoke at Housing summit yesterday on housing instability. 45% of foster youth have experienced homelessness by age 21. Lauree Morton of AK Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault spoke about housing instability & its effect on DV survivors.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
60% of Alaska women will experience sexual assault or domestic violence during their lifetimes. Randi Breager is the Director of Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC), AK’s largest domestic violence shelter. Listen to her story: www.buzzsprout.com/1875228/epis... awaic.org
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Debbie Corbett decided at age 6 she was going to be an archeologist. For 40+ years she has excavated the Aleutian Chain. Yesterday we awarded her a legislative citation for her work including the definitive textbook she co-authored: “Culture and Archeology of the Ancestral Unangax̂.” #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Lisa Weissler, author of “Capitol Crude: the Impact of Oil on Alaska Politics,” worked off & on in the Capitol for 40 years. We discuss the all-powerful hold the oil industry has had on Alaska since the early 80s. Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Facing Foster Care in Alaska honored the work of my office in establishing a new law which prevents foster kids from being held in psychiatric facilities when they do not belong there. So grateful to FFCA for the recognition and for all the important work they do. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As a young adult, Willie Iġġiaġruk Hensley’s family home in Kotzebue was sold for a bottle of whiskey. Hensley was instrumental in the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA). Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club podcast: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id15... #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
For 25 years, Dena Thomas has been teaching group fitness at The Alaska Club — over half of her life’s weekends & early mornings dedicated to keeping Alaskans healthy Her infectious energy carry over to her 20 years of work at Alyeska Pipeline Services We honored Dena with a legislative citation!
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Reverend Matt Schultz, pastor for First Presbyterian Church in downtown Anchorage, was the Democratic candidate for Alaska's lone US House seat until he suspended his campaign on July 17. We discuss what led to his withdrawal from the race. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e... #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Karen Bronga lived in East Anchorage for 60 years. She was a retired school teacher who served on the Assembly (2023-2025) after Forrest Dunbar was elected to the state Senate. She was killed yesterday in a car crash. A tragedy for East Anchorage. Sending love to her family. I’ll miss you, Karen.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
3,500 Alaskans — many of them US citizens — have been removed from the active voter roll by the Division of Elections due to "inconsistencies." We are trying to get to the bottom of this. In the meantime, make sure you make a plan to vote in August & November. It's your right as an American. #akleg
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 23/07/2026
Alaska elections director defends disqualifying U.S. Senate candidate, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/23/a...
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Alaska elections division director defends disqualifying U.S. Senate candidate | Alaska Beacon
Members of the House Judiciary and State Affairs committees questioned Alaska Division of Elections director Carol Beecher on Wednesday about the state’s response to a U.S. Senate candidate with the s...
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 24/07/2026
Alaska removes thousands from state’s active voter list, erroneously flagging some citizens, write @alaska.bsky.social and @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/07/23/a...
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Alaska removes thousands from state’s active voter list, erroneously flagging some citizens | Alaska Beacon
DMV sent ‘old data’ to the Division of Elections, the Alaska's elections director said, but DMV says elections officials asked for it.
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Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Alaska Division of Elections director Carol Beecher appears before lawmakers to testify on the division's decision to declare Dan J Sullivan of Petersburg ineligible, and after the AK Supreme Court ruling overturning it, put him on the ballot without a party affiliation www.ktoo.org/video/gavel/...
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Corinne Smith @corinne-smith.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A black bear snacks on granola bars in front of the Alaska State Capitol this morning, reportedly snatched from a parked car nearby.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Learn more about the decision-making process that Alaska Division of Elections goes through to decide which candidates should appear on our ballots. Judiciary & State Affairs Committee Meeting Wednesday, 7/22 1-3 pm, Anchorage LIO With LT Gov Nancy Dahlstrom & Elections Dir. Carol Beecher #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Spencer Perry, PhD, is new faculty at ISER specializing in health care policy. Listen to our conversation about Medicaid, Uber drivers, and Alaska’s aging population. #akleg Listen to the East Anchorage Book Club podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Ethan Berkowitz is the longest serving house minority leader in AK history. In 2015 he won the Anchorage Mayor’s race by the largest margin ever. On the East Anchorage Book Club Podcast we discuss everything including his resignation in 2020. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Julia Lurie’s reporting has driven major reforms in Alaska. As a senior reporter at MotherJones, her story about the warehousing of AK’s foster kids at a mental institution led to HB 36 which is now law. Hear her on the East Anchorage Book Club Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The age of consent in Alaska as of today is 18. Warning to all sexual predators: 16 & 17-year-olds are off limits; you will be prosecuted. Don’t touch them. This is a significant step in lowering our state’s horrendous sexual assault statistics. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
We shouldn’t have had to be so worried about the Supreme Court maintaining a bedrock value of our country: birthright citizenship. Sadly, some AK leaders hoped that the court would rule differently & signed us onto an amicus brief. Grateful for today’s decision. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06...
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Happy Pride from Sitka! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ We had to come pick our kid up from camp so we missed Anchorage Pride, but glad to see the huge Pride parade here. #pride2026
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Petersburg resident Dan J. Sullivan was illegally decertified as a U.S. Senate candidate by the Alaska Division of Elections, state Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews ruled Friday. www.juneauindependent.com/post/judge-r...
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Judge rules state illegally removed Dan J. Sullivan from US Senate race
Case expected to be appealed to Alaska Supreme Court during the weekend, with a final resolution sought by noon on Tuesday so elections officials can print ballots.
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Matt Acuña Buxton @matt.akmemo.com · 25/06/2026
We've really hit the "lawmakers are negotiating a compromise that could come as early as the first week of July and as late as never" phase of the #akleg session. Must-read reporting here from @alaska.bsky.social on the #AKLNG confidential document leak snafu:
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Confidential document guided Alaska senators working on natural gas pipeline tax break | Alaska Beacon
A secret agreement provides the most detailed insight yet into one of the world’s largest prospective natural gas projects.
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Alaska Beacon @alaskabeacon.com · 24/06/2026
New law allows Alaska’s local governments to offer more property tax breaks, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/06/24/n...
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New law allows Alaska’s local governments to offer more property tax breaks | Alaska Beacon
The legislation is among nine bills that Gov. Mike Dunleavy permitted to become law without his signature on Monday.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
HB 195 also included my amendment to officially change the name of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates. It’s the law now.
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The governor has allowed HB 239 to pass into law without his signature. The bill does many important things, but the piece I was most invested in was the inclusion of my bill (HB 101) raising the age of consent from 16 to 18. We did it. The age of consent in Alaska is 18. #akleg
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repgray.bsky.social @repgray.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Great reporting from Iris Samuels. Looking forward to our House Judiciary Hearing on Monday, June 22, 1 pm, at Anchorage LIO.
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