MAINE SENATE REPUBLICANS SUPPORT TABOR RESURRECTION BILL
AUGUSTA – Senate Republicans led the charge today in support of a measure that resurrects the publicly-rejected TABOR proposals in a vote of 21 – 11. The bill would put the state budget on autopilot and shift costs to property taxpayers. Democrats fought against the irresponsible and unfair proposal warning that this dangerous proposal would...
2012 Democratic Response
Good morning, this is Democratic State Senator Seth Goodall from Richmond. Last night, Governor LePage gave the State of the State address to the Legislature and to the people of Maine. Unfortunately, the Governor chose to give a speech filled with rhetoric and lacking in substance rather than proposing solutions to put people back to...
Get the Facts on the DHHS Shortfall
DHHS Shortfall Myths and Facts MYTH: The projected $220 million shortfall was caused by a growth in enrollment. FACT: According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ analysis, the total cost of increased enrollment in MaineCare accounts for $6.5 million of the shortfall in 2012 and a projected $7.9 million of the claimed shortfall...
Senator Alfond:Summer Food Program Available for Hungry Maine Kids
Speaking at a press conference at White Memorial Church on July 18, Senator Alfond made the following remarks: I am happy to announce the unanimous passage of LD 860 – An Act to Reduce Student Hunger. With so much hunger in our state, it was distressing to learn that Maine ranks 26th in the nation...
Regulatory Reform
In recent weeks, Governor Paul LePage unveiled his plan to roll-back environmental protections under the guise of making Maine more business friendly. In addition to hurting our environment and the health of Maine families, the Governor’s proposal will further weaken our economy by eroding what Maine is so well known for – our pristine waters,...
Voting Rights Under Attack
LD 199: An Act to Strengthen Maine’s Election Laws by Requiring Photograph Identification for the Purpose of Voting, sponsored by Cebra (came out of VLA 7-6 “ought to pass”; it’s been amended. the amendments are listed at bottom of this email) -it’s a solution in search of a problem in 30 years there have only...
