Mar 21, 2013 •
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...
Mar 19, 2013 •
… 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.
Mar 15, 2013 •
… 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.
Mar 14, 2013 •
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....
Mar 13, 2013 •
… 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.
Mar 13, 2013 •
… Democrats identified closing the “skills gapâ€Â 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....