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 – Governor’s Cuts to Portland
Mar 1, 2011 •
Under the radar, the majority party has introduced several electoral bills that all seem to fit under the theme, “importing solutions to solve non-existent problems in Maine.” I will keep you informed around troubling bills requiring photo identification cards to vote and eliminating same-day voter registration. How are these bills helping the economy? Community Event...
Legislative Update – February 23rd, 2011
Feb 23, 2011 •
This week is a bit of a breather for the legislature. The House and Senate are off this week, but some policy committees are meeting. The committees I am on – Education and Regulatory Fairness and Reform Committee – will meet this week. Community Event Last Friday, Governor LePage visited the Preble Street Resource Center...
Legislative Update – February 16th, 2011
Feb 16, 2011 •
The State Treasurer recently released this year’s unclaimed property list. Please click here to see if you have any unclaimed property. If you need any help, please let me know. Community Event Joe Gray’s Retirement On Friday morning, February 11th, I attended a reception for outgoing City Manager Joe Gray. I read a sentiment from...
Legislative Update – February 8th, 2011
Feb 8, 2011 •
This Wednesday, the Regulatory Fairness and Reform Committee will be at Southern Maine Community College from 3-6 pm. I hope you can come to the public hearing. Then on Thursday, the Governor will host a joint convention (both House and Senate come together) to unveil his 2012-2013 Biennial Budget. Much more on this next week....
Legislative Update – February 1st, 2011
Feb 1, 2011 •
It was another fascinating week in Augusta. Both of my committees are meeting regularly now (Education & Cultural Affairs and Regulatory Fairness and Reform), and bills are being heard in committee. It seems like almost every day the Governor releases more information regarding his policies, potential commissioners and new orders. There will not be a...
Legislative Update – Jan 27th, 2011
Jan 27, 2011 •
The state continues to see signs of economic improvement. I am slowly seeing more job announcements in the Portland Press Herald’s “On the Move” section, and state revenues are better, too. Compared to the first half of the fiscal year(July 1st, 2010 until December 31st, 2010), the state’s general fund is up $75.4 million from...
