Democrats challenge governor to stop divisive ideology, lead on the economy
Maine needs positive vision for economic future Rep. Emily Cain Welcome and thank you for coming. Democrats are here today – the day before the state of the state – to issue a challenge to the governor and ask for him to put aside ideology and extremism, and work with us to overcome the challenges...
Senator Alfond Praises Endorsement of Education Bill
Education Committee Unanimous in its Support of bill to Improve Student Outcomes Augusta – Senator Justin Alfond (D-Cumberland County) today applauded the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for its unanimous vote to pass LD 1422, “An Act to Prepare Maine People for the Future Economy.â€Â The bill sets out a timeline requiring schools to use...
Governor’s Budget Doesn’t Add Up
Despite independent analysis Governor continues PR campaign distorting facts Augusta—A letter from the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal and Program Review (OFPR) to Senate Democratic leadership confirms Democrats’ ongoing concerns that Governor LePage’s Department of Health and Human Services budget is not based on substantiated facts or data. Highlights of the one and half page letter...
Democrats issue symbolic rejection of LePage’s DHHS budget plan
… Sens. Barry Hobbins, D-Saco, and Justin Alfond, D-Portland, acknowledged the break in tradition. However, they said, the governor’s proposal or method of delivering it wasn’t traditional, either. Alfond said the governor had developed a habit of treating the Legislature as if it worked exclusively for him. He noted how LePage “stomped” into Appropriations last...
Streamlining Committee Notes
The Streamlining Task Force met today, November 8, 2011, to review more proposals from the Administration in order to reach its minimum target of $25 million.   To date, the Task Force has approved $25,133,232 of cuts. The Task Force will be reviewing proposals not yet voted upon from the Department of Corrections, the Attorney General’s...
