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 Gives Initial Passage to “Crowdinvesting” measure
President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups AUGUSTA – On Thursday morning, a measure allowing Maine businesses to sell securities as a means to raise start-up capital while maintaining Maine’s strong consumer and investor protection laws received initial approval from the Senate. “Maine is a great place to start...
LePage touts stale rhetoric, failed divisive ideas in State of the State
Governor proposes same old divisive policies that will hurt the middle class, grow income inequality AUGUSTA — Governor Paul LePage delivered tired messages and divisive policy proposals that would harm the middle class and stunt income equality on Tuesday rather than using his State of the State address to offer productive solutions for Maine. LePage...
Democrats Release Video in Advance of LePage’s State of the State
Alfond says: “There’s plenty of room for disagreement but when political rhetoric trumps good policy, no one wins.” Hello. I’m Senate President Justin Alfond. Tonight, Governor Paul LePage will deliver the State of the State to the Legislature and to the people of Maine. For those of you who listen tonight, you may agree with...
Democratic Leaders Stand Strong on Commitment to Maine Towns
GOP “Surprise Vote†Claims Not True AUGUSTA – Top Democratic leaders in the State Legislature issued the following statement on the budget-writing committee’s vote yesterday to restore municipal revenue sharing cuts. “Since day one, Democrats have made clear that keeping our promise to our towns was a top priority and one that we would address...
Student Hunger Radio Address
Lawmakers have a second chance to feed Maine’s hungry kids so they too can have a fair shot at school and in life The state of Maine made it to the top of the list. We rank third. Unfortunately, it’s a list that we’d rather not be on. And, frankly, shouldn’t be on. Maine has...
College Affordability and Degree Attainment Measure Receives Strong Public Support
Endorsed by students, higher ed and lending institutions alike AUGUSTA—On Wednesday, Senate President Justin Alfond’s measure to make college more affordable and increase degree attainment for Maine students, received strong support during a public hearing in front of the Legislature’s Education Committee. “Every year the cost of college goes up and its putting a financial...
