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Alfond: LePage takes one step forward, two steps back on drug crisis

Alfond: LePage takes one step forward, two steps back on drug crisis

Posted: July 14, 2016

‘With states coming together to fight addiction, why is Maine going it alone?’ AUGUSTA — By obstructing efforts for effective treatment and...

Radio Address: Sen. Dill speaks to true meaning of Independence Day

Posted: July 01, 2016

  July Fourth, 2016, marks 240 years since the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia. The...

‘Better late than never’ is no way to tackle drug crisis, Alfond says

‘Better late than never’ is no way to tackle drug crisis, Alfond says

Posted: July 01, 2016

Gov. LePage continues to ignore the letter of the law and separation of powers AUGUSTA — Following questions from Senate Democratic Leader Justin...

Alfond says LePage must stop dragging his feet on drug crisis

Alfond says LePage must stop dragging his feet on drug crisis

Posted: June 30, 2016

  AUGUSTA — More than five months after lawmakers passed a law to address the drug crisis, Gov. Paul LePage continues to delay the law’s...

Senate Democrats denounce LePage’s order to gut public health spending

Posted: June 27, 2016

AUGUSTA — Democrats in the Maine Senate decried Gov. Paul LePage’s executive order issued Monday, in which he pledged to gut public health...

Sen. Miramant says less money, more access needed to get elections right

Sen. Miramant says less money, more access needed to get elections right

Posted: June 24, 2016

At a recent event, former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell told us a story. It was about how party leaders in Washington instruct newly elected members...

Gov. LePage willing to break state law to take food of Mainers’ tables

Gov. LePage willing to break state law to take food of Mainers’ tables

Posted: June 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond released the following statement after learning that Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to cease state...

Alfond: Gov. LePage's needless SNAP fight puts Mainers at risk for hunger

Alfond: Gov. LePage's needless SNAP fight puts Mainers at risk for hunger

Posted: June 22, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond is urging Gov. Paul LePage to retract his threat to eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition...

Alfond: There’s no need for a special legislative session

Alfond: There’s no need for a special legislative session

Posted: June 17, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond released the following statement regarding Gov. Paul LePage’s call for a special session of...

Radio Address: Sen. Libby says seniors deserve dignity of stable retirement

Radio Address: Sen. Libby says seniors deserve dignity of stable retirement

Posted: June 10, 2016

We saved the Drugs for the Elderly program from efforts to weaken or eliminate it. This state program helps seniors pay for their prescription...