Feb 14, 2013 •
I hope everyone had a safe and warm weekend. In this email, I will discuss my upcoming legislative forum, the supplemental budget, a working waterfront bond I have introduced, and Eimskip moving to Portland. Community Forum Next Saturday, February 23rd, Senator Anne Haskell, the Portland House delegation and I will be hosting a legislative forum in Portland. We will be using...
Feb 7, 2013 •
It’s been a busy week in Augusta. We had the Governor’s State of the State Address on Tuesday, worked hard on the Supplemental Budget, and we’re getting ready for the storm this weekend. State of the State Address On Tuesday night, Governor LePage laid out his agenda for the next two years. Democrats have also have...
Feb 6, 2013 •
… House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick and Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland said the Legislature should consider the various elements of LePage’s plan separately, though they haven’t yet decided on a plan to consider them separately.  … Click here to read more from Bangor Daily News.
Jan 25, 2013 •
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the second inauguration of President Barack Obama. I attended his first inauguration four years ago, just six weeks after I had been sworn-in as a new state senator. It was great to be a part of the huge crowds and participate in our country’s democracy. Clean...
Jan 15, 2013 •
… AUGUSTA, Maine (NEWS CENTER) – Governor LePage announced his job plan before many in the Legislature had heard much about it. Democrats say they’re not overly excited about the plan. Senate President Justin Alfond says he was given some information about it at 1:00pm on Tuesday, but that’s all he’s received. And he says...
Jan 13, 2013 •
… Last week, the new members of the 126th Legislature met for the first time. Many have asked, “What will be different?†There are two main things Democrats hope will be different. First, Democrats are leading the way to strengthen our economy, put people back to work and grow Maine’s middle class. Over the...