Gray-Jackson-Newsletter

SB 40 – Hispanic HeritageThis bill was signed into law on May 8th after passing with bipartisan support. This legislation designates September 15 to October 15 each year as Hispanic Heritage Month in Alaska. It honors the many contributions Hispanic and Latino communities have made to Alaska’s culture, economy, and communities, while also creating opportunities […]

The Alaska State Senate approved Senate Bill 214, the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. This budget allocates a total of $248 million from Unrestricted General Funds (UGF) and leverages nearly $2 billion in federal matching funds. A primary focus of the budget is Alaska’s public education, with $83.5 million going directly toward K-12 to ensure

Last year, Senate Bill 43 achieved an important milestone by formally recognizing the month of March as Women’s History Month in Alaska. This is more than symbolic, it is a meaningful way to honor those who came before us, those who inspire us today, and the next generation of young women leaders being raised in

February was Black History Month, a time to honor, reflect on, and celebrate the profound contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history. It is a month not only of remembrance, but of recognition: recognition of resilience, leadership, innovation, and the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice.

My office is back in Juneau, and we are officially back in the swing of things as the legislative session gets underway. My team and I are preparing for a busy session filled with important policy discussions and meetings with colleagues and stakeholders. I remain focused on advancing policies that support our district and address

Governor Dunleavy released his budget proposal on December 11, 2025. The plan projects approximately $15.3 billion in total state revenue, including close to $6.2 billion in unrestricted general funds. With expenditures exceeding revenues, the budget would require a draw of roughly $1.5 billion from the Constitutional Budget Reserve, nearly half of the state’s remaining savings. Similar approaches

With Legislative Session beginning on January 20th, my team and I have been meeting with stakeholders to gather input, understand current challenges, and refine our legislative priorities. These conversations help ensure our goals reflect the needs of the people I serve. We’re also preparing to review the Governor’s budget when he submits it on December

Over the weekend of October 11–12, the remnants of Typhoon Halong struck Western Alaska, severely impacting the coastal villages of Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. The storm displaced around 1,000 residents from their homes. Tragically, one person has been confirmed dead, and two others remain missing.

As a member of the Joint Legislative Council Committee, I attended the September 10 meeting where the council, acting on behalf of the Alaska Legislature when not in session, voted to authorize potential litigation against Governor Mike Dunleavy.

Mentioned in my previous August Newsletter, on August 2nd, I returned to Juneau with my fellow colleagues for a Special Session called by the Governor.