Senate President Alfond on Bill Green's Maine

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.
Senate President Alfond on Maine Watch

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.
District 8 Legislative Update - Revenue Report

District 8 Legislative Update – Revenue Report

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we move into the holiday season and buy gifts for our loved ones, it's important to remember our friends and neighbors that own and run small businesses here in Portland and in Maine. By making a conscious effort to purchase your gifts...
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Greater Portland Best Place in America to Find a Job – District 8 Legislative Update

This week, we received some great news about the Greater Portland job market, I delivered the Democratic Weekly Radio Address, and delivered testimony on some of my bills. Forbes Ranking Here’s another great stat that’s encouraging about Portland! Forbes Magazine, has rated the Portland region as the best place in the country to look for a...

Another View: County home rule could be key to solving state budget problems

… A Maine Voices column by Sen. Justin Alfond and House Speaker Mark Eves (“Democrats: GOP shutdown threats no way to open budget talks,” March 4) addressed the shifting of state governmental expenses from the income tax to the regressive, local property tax. … Click here to read more from Portland Press Herald.

In The Arena: Alfond & Thibodeau

… Maine lawmakers are in the thick of the session, grappling with budget questions and other sticky policy matters. Senate President Justin Alfond and Senate Minority Leader Mike Thibodeau go In The Arena with Pat Callaghan. … Click here to read more from WCSH Portland.

Hospital Repayment and Reform – District 8 Legislative Update

This week, I’ll discuss the so-called, “St. Patrick’s Day bill,” our hospital repayment and reform plan, and one of my bills that will be heard next week. Community Event Last Saturday, I joined Senator Haskell to present medals earned during military service to Professor William B. Jordan, Jr. of Portland, a World War II veteran....

Maine bill would limit ammo magazines to 10 bullets

… AUGUSTA — State lawmakers will take up a bill sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond that would limit the capacity of ammunition magazines. … Click here to read more from Portland Press Herald.

Workforce training panel to unveil 12-part focus list Monday

… Democrats identified closing the “skills gap” as a priority when they reclaimed control of the Legislature in 2012. Monday’s public hearing on LD 90, a bill sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, will offer the first look at how they propose to achieve that goal. … Click here to read more from The Bangor Daily News....