Justin Alfond | Maine State Senator - District 27, Portland

Senate President Justin Alfond talks with Bill Green about his life and his plans for the 126th Maine Senate.

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.

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...

… Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, center speaks with Roger Sen. Katz, R-Augusta, right, and other senators during a session Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the State House in Augusta, Maine. The Maine Legislature on Thursday narrowly passed a $6.3 billion two-year state budget despite a veto threat by Gov. Paul LePage. … Click here...

This week, I’ll provide anÂ updateÂ on the omnibus energy bill and discuss the Appropriation Committee’s bipartisan budget proposal. Community Event – Old Port Fest This Sunday, June 9th, Portland will host the 40th Annual Old Port Fest, a fantastic event that brings thousands of people to downtown Portland. There will be a kick-off parade starting at...

AUGUSTA, Maine â€” A bill that would place a moratorium on the creation of virtual public charter schools in Maine passed through the Senate on Tuesday over objections that doing so would infringe on an already adequate approval process. LD 995, which was sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond, D-Portland, would put a full moratorium...

Last week, I delivered the Democratic Radio Address, had two bills come out of committee, and started the next steps to cover 70,000 Mainers and pay back our hospitals. Community Event On Monday, I was proud to walk in the Portland Memorial Day Parade. It was particularly special for me because I was able to...

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ Democratic legislative leaders are calling for a delay in tax cuts enacted last session. They say the delay’s needed to balance a $6.3 billion, two-year budget without shifting tax increases to property taxpayers. Backed by about 50 Democratic lawmakers Wednesday, House Speaker Mark Eves and Senate President Justin Alfond said the...

This was a big week in Augusta — our committees wrapped-up their work for the session, and the Legislature passed a historic bill to make the final payment on our hospital debt and provide healthcare to 70,000 of our neighbors. Community Event Last Friday, I had the pleasure of joining Portland Public School Superintendent Emmanuel...

Senate President Alfond on Bill Green’s Maine

Senate President Alfond on Maine Watch

District 8 Legislative Update – Revenue Report

Maine lawmakers pass two-year budget; fate uncertain

BDN: Maine Senate supports moratorium on virtual public charter schools

MPBN: Democrats Want Delay in Maine Tax Cuts

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