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Rep. Andrew Gray

1 year

My first floor speech. From today. On the importance of increasing investment in Alaska’s education system. #AKleg #FundEducation

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Palju õnne vabariigi aastapäevaks, @kajakallas ! Alaska celebrates 106 years of Estonian independence with you, #Estonia . #akleg #eesti

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

At House Education Committee listening to so much heartfelt testimony in opposition to HB 105, Governor Dunleavy’s ‘Don’t be trans bill.’ What an honor to meet @Apayauq1 whose testimony was especially moving. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

Traveled to Bethel yesterday to examine food transport in rural Alaska where most food is flown in. 🧵 We started off with a trip to the main grocery store. These were the typical “sale” prices (1/4): #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Today, I attempted to pass an amendment to increase Alaska's age of consent from 16 to 18 years old. This would protect minors from sexual assault and sex trafficking. 1/2 #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

@AlarKaris Palju õnne vabariigi aastapäevaks!

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. My colleague @AlyseGalvin gave a powerful speech on the House floor where she talked about her Trans daughter. “When you make laws about Trans people, think of the loving people in my family.” 👏 🏳️‍⚧️ #AKleg #TransDayOfVisibility

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

The Governor’s veto of Senate Bill 140 (first substantial raise of the base student allocation in years) is depressing but not unexpected. I will vote to override; I hope 39 other legislators join me 🤞 #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

My colleague @AlyseGalvin wrote this amazing op-ed. She’s right: Alaska’s teachers “are the heroes who persevere in spite of the austerity imposed upon them by the state.” We must increase education funding now. #akleg

OPINION: I’m voting to overturn Gov. Dunleavy’s education veto, and I hope my colleagues join me

Waiting another election cycle to gain the political resolve to properly fund education is not acceptable.

www.adn.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Senate Bill 119, which I carried in the Alaska House, was signed into law today by Governor Dunleavy. This law requires Dept of Corrections to issue valid photo ID to every person upon their release from incarceration. It’s a great day. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Rep. Gray's office stands with the students advocating for their rights and the rights of all Alaskan students to a quality public education. Today, students marched from Juneau-Douglas High School to the Capitol to tell the Legislature to #RaisetheAKBSA and #FundOurFuture .

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Yesterday in house judiciary I attempted to table Rep. Jamie Allard’s dangerous HB 183 which could require genital exams on our children before they can play sports. Unfortunately, I was ruled out of order, but I will not back down. #akleg #protectkids #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Rep. Will Stapp did something amazing today. He amended a bill that extends Medicaid benefits to postpartum mothers for 12 months so that it applies to all moms who earn up to 225% of the poverty rate (up from 200%). An additional 450 Alaska moms per year’ll be covered. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

A fellow legislator engaged in a line of questioning today that implied something terrible. Worse than you can possibly imagine. I won’t repost or retweet his words, but here was my response. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Today I moved an amendment to establish a single-payer healthcare system for Alaska. Our current healthcare system has the highest costs in the US with some of the worst outcomes. A revolutionary new approach is needed, but sadly we didn’t even vote on it. #akleg #HealthForAll

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

I carried the companion legislation for SB 119, a bill that requires the Dept. Of Corrections to provide ID to all folks released from incarceration. Big thanks to Sen. Robb Myers & Dept. of Corrections for support. 40-0 in House; 20-0 in Senate. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

2 months

I have been so lucky to have @davidmsong as my staff this session. One of the hardest workers in the Capitol, & he will be missed. Best of luck at law school. THANK YOU, DAVID. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Historically, #akleg has overridden 43 vetoes. The last time we did was '02. We overrode 20 Knowles’ vetoes & 14 of Hammond’s! We have overridden 0 of the last 5 governors' vetoes. The legislature should reassert its authority as an equal branch. Sadly,yesterday was not that day.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

11 months

Heather Flynn fought and defeated Anchorage School District’s mandatory resignation policy for pregnant teachers in 1971. Then she was president of the school board. Then she was on the Anchorage Assembly for 10 years, half of them as the only woman. #ANCgov

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

My office is tracking this disturbing news. We will be exploring all options to correct the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights’ decision to allow discrimination against LGBTQ people. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Thursday, I presented HB 198 which would expand the recertification period for #foodstamps to the maximum allowed by federal law. The SNAP program has been mismanaged in Alaska. People — most of them children — have gone hungry. HB 198 prevents backlog & delayed benefits. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

2 months

We were blessed to have @rep_jennie in the 33rd Legislature #akleg . She fought very hard for her values, & #Alaska benefited greatly. With her decision not to seek re-election, the Capitol is losing a force of nature. Thank you for your service, @JennieForAlaska ! #AlaskaHistory

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

2 months

Tonight, sadly, the AK House Majority passed the ban on trans girls in sports bill (HB 183). The vote was 22-18. Those like me who opposed the bill put up a fierce fight. Here are some excerpts. 1st is @Rep_CJMcCormick #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

I and my amazing staffer @N8_Graham did our first bill presentation ever. HB 53 would require everyone released from prison to be provided with a valid photo ID upon release. Big thanks to State Affairs for hearing this bill. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

7 months

The Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School swimming pool has been closed 7+ months. We need more lifeguards to open it. My office is offering scholarships for lifeguard training. Email us: rep.andrew.gray @akleg .gov #AKleg see my op-ed in @adndotcom

OPINION: Reopen East High’s swimming pool

The people who use this pool don’t always have the means to drive to other pools.

www.adn.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Very pleased to be co-chair of the new Freshmen Caucus with Rep. Justin Ruffridge from Soldotna. Here’s a photo of 15 of the 17 of us at a social gathering just prior to the start of session. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

April 2020 I returned from deployment to Kosovo. Grateful to serve but happy to be home in the greatest state #Alaska in the greatest country. Shout out to AK Army National Guard 1-297th Infantry Battalion. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

My bill to create a Short Term Rental Registry (HB 184) was introduced in the House today. We have a housing crisis in Alaska and this bill is an essential piece in solving the puzzle. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

6 months

Today, I paid tribute to former Alaska Senator and delegate to the Alaska Constitutional Convention, Vic Fischer, who we lost on October 22, 2023. Vic lived an amazing life, passionately lived his values until the very end, and did what was right, no matter what.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

We must increase the supply of housing. AK housing prices are at a record high and so are rents. I attempted to secure $10m for the Housing Alaskans Public Private Partnership which provides $ directly to new housing projects. The amendment failed.🙁 #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

House Bill 330 which passed yesterday would institute a tablet program in Alaska prisons, but thanks to an amendment I made, it also reduces the price of inmate phone calls by over 90%. Stopping the massive overcharge on inmate phone calls rights a terrible injustice. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

It’s been 7 years since the passing of Rep. Max Gruenberg, whose legacy I honor as I represent much of his district today. Grateful to serve on House Judiciary in the Gruenberg room. Thank you, Max, for all you did for Alaska. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

Then we went back to the store to unload a shipment of fresh produce that the company had paid *extra* to get to Bethel more quickly. The shipping cost for this pallet was $1600. Here’s what was inside (3/4) #AKleg :

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Yesterday the House passed @RepCarrick ’s 12-months of birth control. A few Republicans spoke out against the bill, but @RepCoulombe bravely spoke in support. I often disagree vehemently with Julie’s votes; however, on this issue we aligned. I am grateful for her courage. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Proud to stand with union members representing our firefighters, law enforcement officers, and state employees today in front of the Capitol to advocate for defined benefits. #akleg #unionstrong #PublicSafety

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

However, due to concerns about the fiscal note, staffing, and "unintended consequences," the amendment failed to pass on a 2-5 vote. I will continue to fight to expand protections for our youth - especially our 16 and 17-year-olds who remain vulnerable under current statute. 2/2

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

So happy to celebrate #PrideAnchorage as co-Grand Marshal of the #PrideParade with @rep_jennie ! Such a wonderful event! Big thanks to organizers for an epic parade.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

In House Judiciary on Friday, after 29 Alaskans testified in opposition, I attempted to stop Rep. Allard’s HB 183: a hateful, discriminatory, unconstitutional bill that marginalizes trans youth. Sadly, I failed to stop it. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

This is Bethel which is often just another stop along the way for food destined for 1 of the 50+ villages in the YK delta. Many of those villages don’t order fruit AT ALL because it never arrives edible. We must find a better way. (4/4) #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Today I gave a special order in honor of Trans Day of Visibility. Here’s the conclusion. #TransDayofVisability . #AKleg #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Proud to wear my #RedforEd today with this great group of legislators. Fingers crossed that our colleagues can do the right thing and vote to override! We will be meeting in joint session in just a few minutes. #40toOverride #RaisetheAKBSA

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

I stand with Senator Tobin. Whatever it takes to save our schools. #AKleg

löki gale (she/her)

@lgtobin

1 year

Gov Dunleavy’s decision to use his line-item veto authority to cut $87 mil in one-time funding for AK’s public education system will cause irreparable harm on our already struggling school districts. I fully support an effort by the #akleg to override this short-sighted veto.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Grateful to @repzackfields for adding $1.2M to the DOT snow plow budget for Southcentral. The amount of lost business due to unpassable roads has cost Anchorage enough. We cannot afford another winter like the one we just had. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Snow plowing & snow removal on state roads in Anchorage. Do you think it’s been good enough this winter? On Wednesday, I asked Dept of Transportation if they thought it was good enough. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Today on the house floor, I got to introduce my most important people: my husband Jay and our son Waylon. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Yesterday, I passed an amendment that outlaws social media for children under the age of 14; it allows social media for 14 to 15-year-olds with parental consent. Social media has destroyed our young people's mental health. This is a common sense way to keep them safe. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

1 more: why is this happening in 2023? 1 reason: bypass mail, which is cheapest, is lowest priority. after PFDs, folks order stuff from Amazon which takes priority. The river is freezing up: no boats/no snow machines. Food is last priority and sits in hangars for DAYS #Akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Today I offered an amendment to a bill on the house floor that would have incentivized major infrastructure improvements for mobile home parks. Mobile home parks in #Alaska are our affordable starter homes, but the parks are decrepit & need work. The amendment failed. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

In order to better understand #Transgender issues, I interviewed Trans youth, their parents, & doctors. Trans people exist and have rights. 🏳️‍⚧️ Thanks, @adndotcom for publishing my op-ed #AKleg #TransRightsAreHumanRights

OPINION: Better understanding the issues around trans Alaskans

To better understand what it means to be transgender in Alaska, I conducted a series of interviews.

www.adn.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

It was great to meet with Executive Director of @staralaska , Keeley Olson! Keeley has been one of Alaska's biggest advocates for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in our state for years, and I am proud to call her my constituent. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

This editorial is important. @AlyseGalvin delivers truth. We must #RaisetheBSA and return to a pension retirement plan for our teachers. Proud to have my name on this op-ed. #AKleg OPINION: By neglecting education, Alaska is failing its children

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

The people of Alaska have lost a true hero. We love you, Vic. RIP.

Liz Ruskin-AK public radio reporter

@lruskin

9 months

Sad to learn that Vic Fischer has died. He was the last surviving delegate to the 1955 convention that wrote Alaska’s Constitution. Born in Berlin in 1924. Raised in Germany & Russia. Moved to AK at 26. Served in the territorial legislature and state Senate.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

6 months

I am excited to introduce my new staff for the second session of the 33rd Legislature - Matthew and David! We are looking forward to a great session - please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns! #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

10 months

I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Gene Peltola, Jr. He was an extraordinarily kind person who improved the energy of whatever room he was in. All my condolences to the Peltola family at this terrible time.

Rep. Mary Peltola’s husband dies after plane crash in Southwest Alaska

Eugene “Buzzy” Peltola Jr., former state regional director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, died after the Tuesday evening crash of a plane he was piloting in Western Alaska northeast of St. Mary’s.

www.adn.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Freshmen have a bill coming out tomorrow. Stay tuned. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Having fun at the 3 Barons Renaissance Faire with @spifffy . Today and tomorrow. Come! In the heart of HD20 😉 #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

8 months

Today we remember those who have lost their lives for being their authentic selves. My office stands with the Trans community on this solemn day. #TransLivesMatter #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Dan Robinson, Chief of Labor Research & Analysis: to increase migration to Alaska we need higher-paying jobs & to keep people here we need excellent schools and universities. How? I say we must increase the BSA and return to defined benefit retirements. #AKleg #FundPublicSchools

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Monday, I carried Senate Resolution 20 which asks the federal government & FAA to invest in our Automated Weather Observation Systems (AWOS). Without AWOS pilots cannot land via instrument procedure at AK airports delaying food, meds & people. SJR20 passed unanimously. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

On 3/17/2020, 1-297th Infantry left Kosovo after our 9 month deployment. Covid shut down the airspace & we didn’t think we were getting out. Then Fort Bliss: we thought we were never getting out of there either. But we did. Grateful to NG leadership for getting us home #AKARNG

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

5. I’m deleting a lot of tweets tonight. I could have done better. I will do better. I have friends “on both sides.” But I hate that language. The truth is, we don’t have sides, it’s not us Vs them. It’s corny but we are all “us.” #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

At 1955 AK Const. Con., Delegate Armstrong provided reasons for the education clause: “We had to recognize that public schools were our responsibility & that it was our duty to provide for all [AK] children.” From Howard Trickey’s LTE @adndotcom #akleg

OPINION: Legislators must perform their constitutional duty for education

Complying with a constitutional duty to adequately fund education should be an easy choice. Alaska’s future is at stake.

www.adn.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Thank you to the @AlaskaBeacon for covering my amendment to create a revolutionary new model for health care in our state. #akleg

Alaska House rejects universal health care proposal from Anchorage Democrat • Alaska Beacon

Rep. Andrew Gray, D-Anchorage, suggested a legislative amendment to install a single-payer system in Alaska.

alaskabeacon.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

@Caseydschaak only applies to more than 4 year age difference.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

2 months

Hello from the #akleg Andys! ( @RepAndyJ , Rep. Andi Story, Asst. Chief of Security Andrew Gallagher, and me, @rep_gray )

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

If you want to understand Alaska’s far Right push to dismantle public education, this interview is for you. My conversation w #Evangelical Christian author @KeriLadner is the most important #podcast of my career. #akleg #ChristianNationalism #JerryFalwell #EducationalMinistry

East Anchorage Book Club Podcast

@EastAncBookClub

5 months

Historically, evangelical Christians created our best social welfare programs. It was a perversion of #Christian values by Jerry Falwell, Jerry Prevo & the Moral Majority that led to the Tea Party & QAnon. Listen to Dr Keri Ladner on the podcast: #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Please read my letter to the editor that was published in the ADN over the weekend. As we debate education funding on the floor today - this is something to keep in mind. #akleg

Letter: Fund schools as well as prisons

Over the course of the governor’s past five budgets, the amount of money allocated to the Department of Corrections has increased by 40%.

www.adn.com

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Although the op-ed is about homelessness, look at those numbers: in 1986 the state provided $150 million in today’s dollars to Anchorage; just $1.7 million today. The state needs to allocate more money to Anchorage’s operating budget.This is absurd. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

11 months

Super grateful to unions for protecting workers and ensuring decent hours and decent pay. As I walk into my shift at the Urgent Care, extra special happy Labor Day to all of us who have to work today (especially my healthcare siblings 😉). #AKleg #Happylaborday2023

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Today, March 12th, is Ashley Johnson-Barr Day. Ashley was a vibrant girl from Kotzebue who was murdered in 2018. She loved her family, basketball, and her church. 1/4

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Great to meet with Lori Pickett and Bridget Jochum (HD 20 constituent) from the Alaska Literacy Program in Juneau today. Thank you for all of the work you do re: language access, digital literacy, and so much more for the immigrant community in the Anchorage area. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Yesterday I offered an amendment on the House floor to incentivize converting short term rentals to long term rentals. #Alaska rents are too high; the problem is too little supply. I want more rental units on the market ASAP. Sadly, the amendment failed. #HousingCrisis #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

2 months

Supporters of HB 183, the ban on trans girls in sports that passed the AK House, say it protects Alaska girls and women. HB 183 does the opposite. I explain how the bill harms Alaska girls and women. Standing AGAINST Allard’s bill is in the best interest of all Alaskans. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Thank you to the Anchorage Assembly for visiting Juneau this week! It was great to hear from our municipal leaders about the issues affecting our city, and to hear your advocacy for the people of Anchorage in committee. #akleg #ANCgov

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

It was a busy week in Juneau, but I was glad to be able to meet with Anchorage School District students, educators, and board members while they were in town! #akleg #RaisetheAKBSA

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

10 months

A great privilege to hear @AndrewHalcro speak at Anchorage Unitarian Universalist Fellowship this morning. We need more Andrew Halcros in Alaska. With @rep_mina #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 month

Amazing #Juneteenth Celebration on the Delaney Park Strip. Gratitude to @IamJasminSmith for putting on a tremendous event. Kudos to @ElviSenator for passing Juneteenth as a state holiday. Honored to get a photo with the great Cal Williams & the Emancipation Proclamation. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

7 months

Merry Christmas, everyone. We attempted a Christmas ski on Campbell Creek trail. It was beautiful, but we won’t be winning any Nordic ski trophies this season.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

9 months

Then we toured air cargo facilities to see how food orders are prioritized, loaded, unloaded and stored. (2/4) #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

I was back in Anchorage this weekend. I voted. Turn your ballot in, Anchorage! #ancgov #anchgov

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Wonderful to meet with members of the Yupiit School District Regional School Board, including former Representative Ivan Ivan from Akiak! Representative Ivan will be next week's podcast guest, and I was glad to speak with him about his leadership over the years. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

We have a hearing on Thursday, April 18th at 3 PM for my House Bill 198. This bill seeks to certify each SNAP-eligible household for the maximum period allowed by federal law. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Big things happening at King Tech High School. From auto maintenance, welding, & construction to cosmetology, EMT, & veterinary assisting, so many opportunities for ASD students to gain entry to the workforce. Thanks, Principal Kern McGinley for the tour! #AKleg #workforce

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

8 months

Such an honor to present a legislative citation to Bettye Davis East High teacher Janice Strickland. 50+ years in the classroom; 32 years at #BDEAHS . She is still going strong! Thanks to @Sen_Dunbar , @rep_mina , & @MearsForAlaska for being a part of this. #AKleg @thetbirdtimes

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Great to meet with Alaskan public educators with @NEAAlaska last week - including several House District 20 constituents! Thank you for the hard work that you do, and I will continue to fight for the funding Alaska's students deserve. #RedforEd #akleg #RaisetheAKBSA

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

At today’s #NationalDayOfPrayer2024 at the Alaska Capitol, I was asked to offer a prayer for education. I prayed for the best education of our youth, but also that we as adults remain lifelong learners forever curious about life & willing to change our minds. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Former and current foster children visited the Capitol today with @FFCAlaska to advocate for change. I thanked them for their advocacy and promised I would do everything I can to help them. #akleg #fostercare

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 month

Today is #Juneteenth . 2024 is special thanks to @ElviSenator making the commemoration of the end of slavery an AK State Holiday. Here’s a link to my @EastAncBookClub interview with Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson who arrived in Anchorage 42 years ago today: #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

3 months

Rep. Allard in response to my question, "Are trans people entitled to the same constitutional rights and protections as everyone else?" #akleg #TransRightsAreHumanRights

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Thank you to everyone who came to speak at the Anchorage Delgation Town Hall this afternoon. It was great to hear from all of you about education, homelessness, energy, and so much more. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

HB 363 would ensure that foster kids put in acute psychiatric hospitals actually need to be there. Yesterday we had our 1st hearing in the HSS Committee. Big thanks to @FFCAlaska for powerful testimony & chair Prax for the hearing. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

I represent many low-income families, so I believe it is unacceptable to cut this critical poverty reduction measure in their time of need. #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Yes. We can override the veto of education funding. We need public pressure: email/call your legislators. #AKleg

Representative Jennie Armstrong

@rep_jennie

1 year

I am so disturbed by the vetoes that were made to the budget and how it largely attacks families and young children. The House Minority is in full support of a special session to vote on overriding these senseless vetoes that were made to our already balanced budget.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

11 months

On this solemn occasion commentating lives lost on 9/11 and in the wars that followed, it was an honor to hear #POTUS speak in person along with @Rep_Peltola ; both gave moving defenses of bipartisanship and unity. #AKleg got the handshake, but not the perfect photo 🤷‍♂️

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

8 months

So grateful to spend a bit of time with our Congresswoman for all Alaska, @Rep_Peltola . Everyday I am thankful for her strength of character, her commitment to Alaska values, and her independence. #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

It was great to meet with school board members and students from the Lower Yukon School District yesterday! #akleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

Big turnout for education rally on the Capitol steps. We must provide adequate & predictable funding for our public education system. Alaska’s kids deserve better than overcrowded classrooms with underpaid teachers. A significant increase to the BSA is the right start.

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

5 months

Yesterday the AK House failed to adopt a version of the “internet for schools” bill known as SB 140. There are 2 other versions of the bill still available to us. #AKleg #raisetheakbsa

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

1 year

A personal🧵 on the Alaska State House today: 1. Being in the minority caucus can be dispiriting. By not being in the majority, you often don’t get your way. That can be disappointing and frustrating. This week was filled with disappointment and frustration #AKleg

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Rep. Andrew Gray

@rep_gray

4 months

Great to meet with HD 20 neighbor, 2019 Principal of the Year, and current @JuneauSchools superintendent, Frank Hauser. Thank you for your hard work during this challenging time for public education in Alaska. #akleg

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