Gray-Jackson-Newsletter

Summer continues to move along! I hope that you, your family and friends have found time to get outside and enjoy some of what this beautiful state has to offer!

Time is running out, and I wanted to remind you that there is only 1 day left until my Constituent Meeting! Take advantage of this great opportunity to share what issues matter to you most.

We have finally reached Solstice weekend. Now that we have passed the longest day of the year where we received 22 hours of functional sunlight here in Anchorage, we can start looking forward to shorter days. Remember to get out, make the most of the rest of the summer and get your daily dose of

Our office has officially transitioned to the interim. This means that my staff (with the exception of Jeff) and I will be working in Anchorage. Jeff is working in my Juneau Office. This also means that we are here for you, so I encourage you to please reach out using the information at the bottom

We have officially reached the end of the session! For the past four months, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to address the issues of the state. As you may have guessed, this work wasn’t easy but I found it vital to put aside differences and work across the aisle to address the most

We are quickly approaching the end of the session. With only 16 days left, much has been accomplished thus far (see more below).

The session has been great, especially for the Senate working together within our bi-partisan majority. We are officially halfway through the Legislative session with today marking the 73rd day – we will definitely be in session for the constitutionally required 121 days.

Women’s History Month started off as a week-long celebration in 1982 but continued to pass joint resolutions in Congress. In 1987 it was designated as a month-long celebration in March. This designation states that each president should proclaim March as Women’s History Month, and each president has done so. These proclamations give notice to the

Happy Black History Month!  During the 31st Alaska Legislature, Senate Bill 40 passed which placed Black History Month within our state statutes. This month brings public awareness to the many contributions African Americans have had on education, arts, laws, and various other categories. It is too often, society neglects the accomplishments of African Americans in our

Happy New Year! Here’s to feeling thankful for the year behind and enthusiastic for the year ahead. I hope that everyone stays healthy and prosperous.