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Category: Senator Alfond

BILL RECOGNIZING FALLEN VETERANS WITH NO NEXT-OF-KIN RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: March 02, 2015

Sen. Alfond introduces measure in honor of fallen 19th century soldier   AUGUSTA--A bill to ensure that all veterans receive gravemakers--even...

Dem Radio address: Alfond says, “Let’s accept the challenge to be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger.”

Posted: February 06, 2015

Each day there are thousands of children who go to bed hungry and wake up even hungrier-- we are letting Maine children down until we solve this...

CHILDHOOD HUNGER TASK FORCE: “Let’s be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger”

Posted: February 05, 2015

With more than 86,000 hungry children, Maine leads New England with the highest rate of food insecurity   AUGUSTA--The Task Force to End...

ALFOND TEAMS UP WITH LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR TO PITCH CO-LOCATION WORKSPACE TO WATERVILLE AREA LEADERS

Posted: January 26, 2015

AUGUSTA--Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond and ThinkTank’s Pat Roche will be leading in Waterville’s first strategic meeting to create...

Statement on President Fitzsimmons Resignation

Posted: January 16, 2015

“President Fitzsimmons has directly and indirectly touched the lives of thousands of students and families across Maine. Through his vision,...

Democrats Launch "Good Jobs, Strong Wages" Focus

Posted: January 13, 2015

Dems call for unified focus on job and wage growth   Augusta , Me. -- Initiatives to create good jobs and strong wages will be among the top...

New Year Brings New Investment Opportunities for Mainers

Posted: January 06, 2015

Crowdfunding law expands access to capital for Maine business AUGUSTA –As of January 1st, Maine businesses now have an additional avenue to access...

Weekly Radio Address: Alfond says, “As we consider the issues the new legislature has to tackle, it’s clear that the stakes are too high for us not to listen to one another.”

Posted: December 26, 2014

As 2014 draws to a close and we look upon the new year, it is a natural opportunity to evaluate—what we can do better, differently, and our...

JUSTIN ALFOND SWORN IN FOR FOURTH TERM IN MAINE SENATE

Posted: December 12, 2014

AUGUSTA— Last week, Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond was sworn in to the Maine State Senate for the 127th Legislative session. Senator Alfond...

LEGISLATURE’S SPECIAL WORKFORCE COMMITTEE HONORED BY MAINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Posted: October 07, 2014

Workforce Committee receives the President’s Award from MDF for Innovative Workforce Development Initiatives   PORTLAND- Today the Joint...