Bill Encourages All Maine Students To Pursue Higher Ed
Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland introduced a proposal that would require all students to fill out at least one application to a post-secondary educational institution or certificate program and complete an application to assess qualifications for financial aid as a condition for receiving a high school diploma. “We have made great strides...
Sen. Alfond’s speech on Democratic values
Thank you Representative Cain. Whose tired of hearing the governor talk about creating jobs? Yet, all we’ve heard during these 100 days is anti-worker rhetoric. The simple fact is—you can’t be pro-jobs and anti-worker. Jobs need people to work. Democrats question the Governor’s hostile approach toward Maine workers. Just last week, the Governor in his...
Key Bills: Democratic Policies to Support Job Growth and Investment
Investment in education and policies to support workers and workforce development LD 949 An Act To Update Maine’s High School Graduation Requirements (Sponsor, Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland) – Will help better prepare Maine students using standards-based system. LD 944 An Act To Increase College Attainment (Sponsor, Senator Alfond, D-Portland) - Will help students get access...
Radio Address – Sen. Alfond on distractions
Weekly Radio Address – Sen. Alfond – April 2nd, 2011 Good morning. And, thank you for tuning in to the Democratic Weekly Radio Address. I’m Senator Justin Alfond—Assistant Democratic Leader from Portland. This past week marked the mid-point of the Legislative Session in Augusta. Three months ago we started the session with an ambitious agenda....
Maine’s Seniors Hurt By Governor’s Budget Cuts
Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston expressed concerns about the defunding of the Drugs for the the Elderly Program (DEL) during yesterday’s work session in the Health and Human Services Committee. Governor LePage has proposed budget cuts to a A Fund for a Healthy Maine, including a $14.8 million cut from DEL, which will, in turn,...
Alfond speaks at press conference for expanding Zoom Bus service
I want to thank Representative Moulton for taking the lead on sponsoring LD 673—which as we’ve heard, expands the ZOOM bus service. Today, I’m here to talk about my support: LD 673 is a win-win for people, businesses and local municipalities. For twelve years, the ZOOM bus has successfully connected the communities of Biddeford and...
