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Maine bill would limit ammo magazines to 10 bullets
… AUGUSTA — State lawmakers will take up a bill sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond that would limit the capacity of ammunition magazines. … Click here to read more from Portland Press Herald.
Workforce training panel to unveil 12-part focus list Monday
… Democrats identified closing the “skills gapâ€Â as a priority when they reclaimed control of the Legislature in 2012. Monday’s public hearing on LD 90, a bill sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, will offer the first look at how they propose to achieve that goal. … Click here to read more from The Bangor Daily News....
Democrats announce plan to pay back hospitals
… AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) — During their hearing Monday morning, Senate President Justin Alfond mentioned that democrats have always made it a priority to pay down the $1.5 billion debt owed to Maine hospitals. … Click here to read more from WLBZ Bangor.
Term limits slow Legislature, but things are moving
… The Legislature has been at work two months, but it seems it’s just getting started. When I sat down with Senate President Justin Alfond last Tuesday, he acknowledged the slow pace, and had a two-word explanation: term limits. … Click here to read more from Sun Journal.
Democrats: GOP shutdown threats no way to open budget talks
… Already this session, Democrats and Republicans have proven we can work together, even when we have strong differences. We overwhelmingly passed a supplemental budget in the Maine Senate and House after extensive negotiations. It’s time for us to rise to the occasion again and do what is best for all Maine people. … Click here...
Dems say LePage should split liquor contract, hospital debt plan
… House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick and Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland said the Legislature should consider the various elements of LePage’s plan separately, though they haven’t yet decided on a plan to consider them separately.  … Click here to read more from Bangor Daily News.
