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
Legislative Update – Casinos, Marijuana, & Bonds
Apr 1, 2010 •
The supplemental budget was passed on Monday, and now we move to the remaining bills and the bond package. We are voting on bills every day that we are in session. I personally am working on ensuring that my bills get over their final hurdles.
Legislative Update – Casinos, Marijuana, & Bonds
Apr 1, 2010 •
The supplemental budget was passed on Monday, and now we move to the remaining bills and the bond package. We are voting on bills every day that we are in session. I personally am working on ensuring that my bills get over their final hurdles.
Legislative Update – Budget Closes & More Bills
Mar 25, 2010 •
We're entering the last weeks of the session, and we still have to vote on a lot of bills. We are holding double sessions so that we can finish our work. Over 150 bills still have not made their way to the Senate floor. Much of our day is spent learning the fine details of...
Legislative Update – Budget Closes & More Bills
Mar 25, 2010 •
We're entering the last weeks of the session, and we still have to vote on a lot of bills. We are holding double sessions so that we can finish our work. Over 150 bills still have not made their way to the Senate floor. Much of our day is spent learning the fine details of...
Legislative Update – March 18th, 2010
Mar 18, 2010 •
I hope everyone had a great St. Patrick's Day!
Are you familiar with the tactic of leaving the most difficult tasks for last? Well, this is exactly where many of the policy committees are in Augusta. Budget negotiations are coming to a close in Appropriations, Education is dealing with the Essential Program and Services bill, and...
Legislative Update – March 11th, 2010
Mar 11, 2010 •
Last week was a big week in education for Portland. The Portland Education Association had a community forum, the State announced a $28 million restoration in education, and finally I went to the New England Board of Higher Education's annual dinner in Boston, where the College of the Atlantic and Compact for Higher Education were...
