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.
College Affordability Testimony
Senator Millett, Representative MacDonald and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Education & Cultural Affairs, my name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, I am honored to serve as President of the Maine Senate and proud to represent Senate District 8, which includes most of Portland and the islands of...
Lawmakers to Honor Former US Senator George Mitchell
Mitchell to address joint legislative convention prior to ceremony unveiling honorary portrait AUGUSTA — Today, state lawmakers will present a special legislative sentiment honoring former U.S. Senator George Mitchell for his legacy and commitment to the State of Maine during a joint convention of the Maine House and Senate at 11 a.m. Senator Mitchell will...
FPO: Eye on Augusta: Legislature Considers Student Debt Legislation
… Meanwhile, Sen. Katz and Senate President Justin Alfond (D-Portland) have both submitted proposals that would pursue a student loan policy based on Oregon’s “Pay It Forward, Pay It Back” pilot project. Starting in 2015, students are eligible to attend Oregon state colleges tuition-free under the condition that they agree to pay back a small...
Testimony: In Support of LR 2721, Restoring Revenue Sharing
Senator Hill, Representative Rotundo and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. My name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, I am honored to serve as President of the Maine Senate and proud to represent Senate District 8 which includes most of Portland and the islands of...
BDN: Democrats trying to grow ‘bipartisan coalition’ to expand MaineCare
… “We clearly want to have a veto-proof majority once it comes to the Senate,†said State Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland. He said at least three Republicans in the Senate were likely to support an expansion under the right conditions. With those three, 19 Democrats and one independent, Alfond has to muster just one...
“Crowdinvesting” Measure Moves Forward With Unanimous Support
President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups AUGUSTA – A measure that would allow Maine businesses to sell securities as a means to raise start-up capital was unanimously approved by the Legislature’s Insurance and Financial Services committee today. The measure, “An Act To Increase Funding for Start-ups,†is sponsored...
