These are my regular email updates. They are usually sent out once a week while the legislature is in session, and once every two weeks when the legislature is adjourned.
Newsletter
Tour of the University of Maine
Nov 20, 2013 •
Last week, I had the honor of being chosen as a Margaret Chase Smith Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow. Housed at the University of Maine at Orono, the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center was founded in 1990 and serves to improve and promote the quality of public discourse in Maine through research and engagement.Former Senator Mary...
Health Insurance Exchanges Open – District 8 Legislative Update
Oct 1, 2013 •
There are plenty of good things to report from Augusta, but it’s hard not to focus on the federal government shutdown. It is difficult to witness one small group from one political party shutting down the country. The effects will touch all of us in some way: thousands will lose their paycheck, home loans will...
Summer Task Forces – District 8 Legislative Update
Sep 13, 2013 •
It’s that time of year again. Students are settling in to a new school year, the Sox and Patriots are playing, and the season is starting to change. Yet, the work in the Legislature is heating up. Many of the State’s task forces and commissions are starting to meet this month. These commissions lay the...
Special Session – District 8 Legislative Update
Sep 6, 2013 •
Last week, the Legislature was called into a special session to consider bonds and address the issues at the Riverview Psychiatric Facility. Our Newest State Senator Last week, voters in Sagadahoc County and Dresden held a special election to replace former Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall. In a close election with high turnout, voters elected...
Summertime in Portland – District 8 Legislative Update
Aug 1, 2013 •
I hope everyone is enjoying summertime. It’s a great time to be active, buy local farm-fresh foods, and check out local free music shows and activities in Portland. For example check out the Alive at Five concert series and other music events happening across the city. Inside Augusta While session may be over for the year, there’s still plenty...
Property Tax Relief – District 8 Legislative Update
Jul 18, 2013 •
This week, I’ll highlight an editorial in support of a bill of mine, and discuss the new property tax rebate system. Student Hunger Editorial Last week, the Portland Press Herald published an editorial in support of my bill to reduce student hunger bill. With food insecurity at a perilous high, students going hungry during the summer, and...
