Apr 11, 2013 •
TESTIMONY of PRESIDENT JUSTIN ALFOND In Support Of L.D. 997, “An Act To Establish Restrictions on Ammunition Feeding Devices.” Senator Gerzofsky, Representative Dion and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. My name is Justin Alfond, I am a resident of Portland, and I am proud to serve as...
Apr 10, 2013 •
AUGUSTA –Â A state-run permit program that helps Maine’s long-ailing groundfishing industry should be open to boats of all sizes, supporters of a bill to expand a so-called permit bank said Wednesday. L.D. 939, sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, would allocate $3.5 million in state money annually to the Maine Groundfish Permit Bank, established...
Apr 4, 2013 •
This week, I’ll give an update on the Portlandlegislative delegation, the Senate passing an increase in the minimum wage, and two bills I testified on in committee. Portland Delegation Friday morning, the Portland LegislativeDelegation met with Portland city officials to discuss several issues facing the city, including public infrastructure issues, CanaRx, the working waterfront, and General Assistance. It is...
Apr 4, 2013 •
TESTIMONY of PRESIDENT JUSTIN ALFOND In Support Of L.D. 745, “An Act To Promote Sustainable Food Policies†Senator Jackson, Representative Dill and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee. My name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, and I am proud to serve as President of...
Apr 4, 2013 •
TESTIMONY of PRESIDENT JUSTIN ALFOND In Support Of L.D. 1066, “An Act To Increase Access to Health Coverage and Qualify Maine for Federal Funding†Senator Craven, Representative Farnsworth and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. My name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, and I am...
Mar 29, 2013 •
This week, I give an update on the budget and our workforce development efforts, help you find unclaimed property, and share some more great news for Cumberland County. Cumberland One of Healthiest Counties in Maine More great news for the Greater Portland area. Cumberland County was named the healthiest county in Maine for health factors, and second...