Latino Alaskans have made significant contributions to Alaska’s history and culture, from winning national awards in sports to starting standout newspapers and radio programs. We join almost 50,000 Alaskans in celebrating a happy Hispanic Heritage Month!

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...

Heard from Alaskans during Townhall on the Tustumena ferry between Chignik & Old Harbor. Some issues of concern: the importance of AK Marine Highway, high cost of energy, & need for additional revenue. Grateful to Rep. Stutes, Rep. Edgmon Representative Dibert & Representative Eischeid & Cpt. Mayer.

Legislators spent years crafting bipartisan reforms to Alaska’s foster care system. So why hasn’t the Dunleavy administration implemented the law? Read Rep. Gray’s full response to the audit of Alaska’s Office of Children’s Services #akleg @repgray.bsky.social

From union organizing to teaching Alaskans about workplace safety, we are grateful to the countless Alaskans who have made our state a safer place to work — and live. Happy Labor Day, Alaska!

Alaska needs more health care providers. Physician Assistants help fill the gap. Our local Medex program grows Alaska-based PAs. It was an honor to speak at Friday's 2025 Medex graduation, and send another well-qualified crew of medical providers out to care for Alaskans. #akleg

On Friday morning I joined students, teachers & staff at Wendler Middle School to celebrate the new school year & give a legislative citation to Jenny McAvoy-Anteau, a longtime special education teacher who retired from Wendler in May. Thank you for your service, Jenny! #akleg

7 years ago, the Legislature passed major reforms in HB151 to meaningfully improve our foster system, and do better for youth in OCS care. Since then, the State has continually failed to actually reform. The state needs to follow the law. #akleg #alaska www.adn.com/opinions/202...

From attending conferences to running lemon stands, our members have been busy engaging in their communities since the close of the 2025 session. Have you spotted anyone recently? #akleg

David Hagen conducts his 30th Season with Alaska Chamber Singers this year. He leads Anchorage Youth Symphony & spent 28 years at ASD as a band teacher & planning the music curriculum. Sen. Cathy Giessel & I surprised him with a legislative citation for his lifelong contributions. #akleg

Alaska Literacy Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary, new leadership and retirement of ED Lori Pickett. I presented Lori a legislative citation at ALP's potluck celebration, with Reps. Galvin & @repmina.bsky.social, many friends and colleagues. Congratulations to ALP! #akleg

Happy Alaska Wild Salmon Day! From subsistence to commercial, and from personal to sport, Alaska wild salmon are a critical part of Alaska. We celebrate the fishermen who are behind the sustainability of our state’s favorite fish 🐟

✅passed HB 57 to increase the Base Student Allocation (BSA) ✅overrode Governor’s veto of HB 57 ✅overrode BSA funding veto by 1 vote #akleg

This afternoon the Alaska Legislature exercised its Constitutional powers to invest in education. The governor with his first-ever veto of BSA funding was strongly rebuked by #akleg, with a vote of 45-14.

The Governor vetoed $51 million in school funding and essential legislative oversight of oil & gas revenue. Together with Senate Leadership, the Alaska House Majority Coalition is committed to overriding these vetoes this Saturday #akleg

BONUS EPISODE: Open Enrollment is a Gov. Dunleavy education priority, allowing any Alaska student to enroll in any AK school. In a short East Anchorage Book Club podcast, Sen. Wielechowski & Rep. Himschoot discuss consequences of this proposal. #akleg Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

🚨HYBRID ALERT🚨 We now have a virtual option for this evening's Know Your Rights event with the ACLU of AK. zoom.us/j/9860134284... This training focuses on immigration rights and interacting with law enforcement, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, and the U.S. legal system. #akleg

Before heading to special session, my office is hosting 2 events next week: ✨Know Your Rights Immigration Workshop 5:30-7:30PM Monday, July 28 @ Umoja CoWorking (3001 Porcupine Dr) ✨Mingle with Mina (Medicaid's 60th Birthday!) 5:30-7PM Wednesday, July 30 @ Tikishla Park (3018 E 20th Ave) #akleg

Legislation to reduce regulatory burdens on Alaska’s commercial fishing industry has passed into law. HB 31, sponsored by Rep. Stutes, strikes the requirement that U.S. Coast Guard documented commercial fishing vessels must also register with the Division of Motor Vehicles every three years #akleg

Pride in Anchorage has been an extra bright spot in this challenging year. Our community is resilient and amazing. Happy Pride, Alaska!

Today in 1776, the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, Alaska!

We hope you had a happy Pride month, Alaska! The Alaska House Majority Coalition celebrates our state’s long history of LGBTQIA2S+ presence in our communities. We celebrate all of our neighbors this June and every month 🏳️‍🌈

Happy Juneteenth! This year marks Alaska’s first Juneteenth since the day was enshrined in state law. We recognize and celebrate this day of freedom alongside Black communities across Alaska.

ICYMI: Our Coalition denounced Governor Dunleavy’s decision to veto the BSA to $500 per student. It virtually guarantees an attempt to override his veto, which will likely take place in January #akleg

SUNDAY: Join me and @repmina.bsky.social for our Constituent Town Hall, Sun 6/15, 2-3:30pm at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop, 2808 East Tudor. Come share your priorities, questions and concerns, plus enjoy a frozen treat for Father's Day. Also, check out my latest e-news: mailchi.mp/f48f8934cc5d...

Join Reps. Andrew Gray (HD20) & Genevieve Mina @repmina.bsky.social (HD19) this Sunday 6/15 @ 2-3:30 pm for a Constituent Town Hall at La Michoacana Ice Cream Shop on East Tudor. Celebrate Father’s Day with some tasty treats and chatting with your local representatives! #akleg

I’m at the Developmental Disabilities Legislative Symposium in Seattle. The cuts in the federal budget to IDD programs would end community-based programs — these programs are 10x cheaper than institutionalization. CEO of the Arc of America, Katy Neas (video), gives a call to action. #akleg

The Polynesian Association of Alaska celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday at the 2025 Asian Pacific Heritage Month Cultural Flag Day festival. It was an honor to join @repmina.bsky.social to present a legislative citation to PAOA honoring 20 years of community leadership. #akleg

✨Mina’s Minute✨Why is the Fiscal Year 2026 budget so tight? Declining oil prices. Lack of savings. And uncertainty. Without new revenue or a fiscal plan, the Legislature has resorted to tough budget decisions - especially since we are preparing for an even worse budget situation next year. #akleg

On this Memorial Day, we pause to honor the courageous individuals who laid down their lives for our country. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we cherish every day. We stand with Alaskans in remembering our nation’s bravest.

The 2025 #AKLEG session has ended. Read about our successes, including support for education & passing a responsible budget. Our Coalition is committed to building a prosperous & united Alaska. We laid a solid foundation, and we look forward to next year.

HB 35, bipartisan legislation that specifies the access that prisoners may have to electronic devices while under supervision of the Department of Corrections, passed the Alaska Legislature today #akleg

The 2025 legislative session officially ended its work a day early. We UPHELD a $700 increase to the BSA by overriding the Governor. Although it’s been a difficult fiscal year, our state has dire needs & we were able to pass a budget that invested in families, schools, and behavioral health. #akleg

The Alaska Legislature passed HB 174, which expands use of the Regional Education Attendance Area and Small Municipal School District (REAA) School Fund to include Mount Edgecumbe High School (MEHS) projects and rural teacher housing #akleg

✨Mina’s Minute✨We have 2 days until the end of session. The House passed a bill to support defined benefits, the Conference Committee negotiated on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, and the Governor vetoed the education bil, HB 57. We’ll meet in joint session tomorrow to override HB 57’s veto. #akleg

Today, on a unanimous vote, the Alaska House passed my bill HB 101 raising the age of sexual consent from 16 to 18. This monumental change in our laws prevents predators from targeting young people. HB 101 protects 16- & 17-year-olds from sexual assault & trafficking. #akleg

HISTORIC NEWS: The Alaska Legislature successfully voted to override Governor Dunleavy’s veto of HB 57 🎉 Today's action reaffirms our commitment to providing a quality public education for every Alaskan child #akleg

On a unanimous vote, the House passed HB 101, a bipartisan measure designed to address Alaska’s high rates of sexual assault #akleg HB 101, sponsored by Rep. Gray (@repgray.bsky.social)‬, raises the age of sexual consent to 18 and eliminates dangerous statutory loopholes.

HB 27, which aims to moderate the state’s response to time-sensitive medical emergencies, passed the House yesterday #akleg “Creating a system of care for strokes and heart attacks will improve health outcomes, reduce health care costs, and save lives," said Rep. Mina (@repmina.bsky.social‬)

HJR 25, which urges the Legislature, local school districts, higher education institutions, and federal leaders to recognize & support international educators as an essential part of Alaska’s educational workforce, passed #akleg unanimously today @repmina.bsky.social‬

Our Coalition is committed to supporting Alaska's students and educators. We will be voting to override the Governor's veto of HB 57 tomorrow at 9 am #akleg Our students need a BSA increase now. Watch the vote on ktoo.org/gavel #akbsa

Today I carried Gov. Dunleavy’s HB 62 on the House floor. This bill is a huge step forward for the way Alaska processes sexual assault examination kits. HB 62 aligns our state with national best practices and gives victims a way to track their kits. #akleg

A touching musical invocation in the House this morning honoring those who have recently passed away. #akleg

HB 33 allows Board of Fisheries and Board of Game members with a declared personal or financial conflict of interest in a matter to participate in deliberations, while still prohibiting them from voting on the proposal before the board #akleg

The House passed the FY2026 capital budget, a $2.89 billion plan that reflects tight fiscal conditions while making targeted investments in infrastructure, energy, housing, public safety, and tourism #akleg

Alaska relies on out-of-state occupational therapy programs to provide care. HB 173 enters Alaska into the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, which allows occupational therapy professionals to apply for compact privilege instead of a full license to practice in Alaska #akleg

Our Coalition passed HB 78 to establish a new shared-risk defined benefit pension plan for Alaska’s public employees. “This is a critical step to address our workforce challenges and make Alaska an attractive place for public servants to build their careers," said Majority Leader Kopp #akleg

Alaska is struggling to retain our workers. Without pensions, we're losing critical public infrastructure necessary for attracting investment and population to the state. We can't continue like this -- it's time to pass HB 78 #akleg

Passing HB 78 will result in savings of $76 million per year. It's simple math: defined benefits will help Alaska retain workers, and retaining workers will save Alaska millions #akleg