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Justin Alfond, Maine state senator, addresses the Maine State Employees Association convention.
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Sen. Justin Alfond speaks at meeting
… Senator Justin Alfond of Portland will be the guest speaker at the monthly Lincoln County Democrats meeting on September 19 at the party campaign headquarters in Damariscotta. All Democrats and supporters are invited to attend, including first-time voters, those new to the area, and those interested in volunteering for a campaign or to work...
Superintendents criticize education commissioner’s student transfer philosophy
… State Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, who serves on the Legislature’s Education Committee, said while it is within the legal right of the commissioner to overrule local school districts, he disagrees with the commissioner’s approach. He said the commissioner repeatedly said during meetings across the state that he would respect the education field. … Click...
State seeks relief from No Child Left Behind
… Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, a member of the Legislature’s Education Committee, said one way to make best use of limited resources would be to ensure that training materials created with funding directed at struggling districts be made available to all school systems. … Click here to read more from Bangor Daily News.
Baxter Academy approval sparks mixed reactions
… With Tuesday’s 6-0 vote by the Maine Charter Commission to approve Baxter Academy of Technology and Science, Portland is poised to add another high school next year. Yet a host of questions and concerns linger, including continued opposition from Portland Mayor Michael Brennan and uneasiness from Maine Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, on how the...
Impact of ACA Decision on Maine State Budget in Dispute
… Gov. Paul LePage called it disasterous. Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond called it a great day for America. Either way, at the State House there were only two points of view when it came to the Supreme Court decision in support of the Affordable Care Act: Republican or Democratic. … Click here to...
