Legislative Update

Community Forum Tomorrow – District 8 Legislative Update

In this email, I will discuss my upcoming legislative forum, the concealed carry weapons permit vote, and my bill to fully fund revenue sharing. Community Forum This Saturday, February 23rd, Senator Anne Haskell, the Portland House delegation, and I will be hosting a legislative forum in Portland. We will be discussing the work we’re doing in Augusta and taking...

Legislative Update – February 14th, 2013

I hope everyone had a safe and warm weekend. In this email, I will discuss my upcoming legislative forum, the supplemental budget, a working waterfront bond I have introduced, and Eimskip moving to Portland. Community Forum Next Saturday, February 23rd, Senator Anne Haskell, the Portland House delegation and I will be hosting a legislative forum in Portland. We will be using...

District 8 Legislative Update – February 7th, 2013

It’s been a busy week in Augusta. We had the Governor’s State of the State Address on Tuesday, worked hard on the Supplemental Budget, and we’re getting ready for the storm this weekend. State of the State Address On Tuesday night, Governor LePage laid out his agenda for the next two years. Democrats have also have...

District 8 Legislative Update – January 25th, 2013

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. I attended his first inauguration four years ago, just six weeks after I had been sworn-in as a new state senator. It was great to be a part of the huge crowds and participate in our country’s democracy. Clean...

District 8 Legislative Update – Democratic Agenda

Happy New Year! On Tuesday, January 8th, I took to the rostrum and opened the first day of session for the 126th Maine State Senate. Now we begin the work of governing, and over the next week, almost 2,000 bills will be introduced. Community Event Yesterday, I was joined by Mayor of Biddeford and State...

Senate President Alfond on Maine Watch

Senate President Justin Alfond is joined by Senator Michael Thibodeau, House Speaker Mark Eves and Representative Ken Fredette on Maine Watch to discuss the upcoming legislative session. Watch New Legislative Session on PBS. See more from Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks.