Senate President Alfond on Bill Green’s Maine
Senate President Justin Alfond talks with Bill Green about his life and his plans for the 126th Maine Senate.
MPBN: Maine Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Help Disabled Land Jobs
A new “Employment First” bill crafted to help disabled Mainers land jobs got an enthusiastic reception today at a legislative hearing, and attracted dozens of supporters. Sponsored by Maine Senate President Justin Alfond, the bill directs state agencies to coordinate their efforts in making employment the first priority when disabled Mainers turn to the state...
MS: Maine Democrats offer deal on debt to hospitals
AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Democratic leaders have told Gov. Paul LePage that they will pass his plan to pay back Maine’s hospitals but they want it directly linked to the state’s participation in a federal program to expand health care coverage for low-income Mainers. LePage blasted the proposal Friday, saying Democrats had “reneged” on their agreement...
PPH: City officials back bills to save state aid
AUGUSTA — Municipal officials from across Maine testified Friday in favor of two bills that would protect the state revenue sharing that sends millions of dollars to cities and towns each year. The proposals, one sponsored by Assistant Senate Minority Leader Roger Katz, R-Augusta, and the other by Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland were heard by...
