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...
Legislative Update – January 19th, 2011
Jan 20, 2011 •
Community Event On Monday, I joined 200 people marching and rallying in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thoughtful leaders from Portland remembered the life and works of one of America’s greatest civil rights leaders. Additionally, many speakers urged Governor LePage to work with all of Maine’s diverse communities that make our state great....
Legislative Update – Happy Holidays!
Dec 22, 2010 •
Happy Holidays!
I hope that you will spend time with your family and friends over the holidays. Welcome snow!
Legislative Update – Labor Update
Dec 10, 2010 •
Happy Holidays! The 125th Legislature was sworn in on December 1st. As you know, the Republicans now are in the majority in the State House and Senate. Governor-Elect LePage will be sworn into office January 5th. I am ready to work with the new majority party. However, I will oppose them when they propose ideas...
Legislative Update – Post-Election Update
Nov 18, 2010 •
Before I begin, I want to thank Portland voters for re-electing me on November 2nd. I am honored that nearly 80% of District 8 voters wanted me to return to Augusta for a second term.
I am also proud to announce that my Senate Democratic colleagues elected me assistant minority leader. I look forward to the...
