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Democratic leaders: Legislature must address Gov. LePage’s abuse of power

Posted: December 03, 2015

AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders are lauding the bipartisan Government Oversight Committee for its work on the LePage/Good Will-Hinckley scandal, and...

Radio Address: Alfond says, ‘On Thanksgiving, let’s commit to helping hungry Mainers’

Posted: November 26, 2015

Hi there. This is Justin Alfond, the Democratic Leader in the Maine Senate. Today, like you, I’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving with my family....

Senate Democratic leaders laud ACLU effort to restore abortion coverage

Posted: November 24, 2015

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the ACLU of Maine filed a lawsuit to restore abortion coverage for low-income Maine women who qualify for MaineCare. The...

Legislative leaders making progress in crafting package to fight drug crisis

Posted: November 20, 2015

AUGUSTA — Leaders from both parties in the Legislature met Friday with officials from the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health...

Senator Alfond's bills to fight child hunger will be heard by Legislature

Posted: November 19, 2015

The Legislature will consider two bills by Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland that would help Maine children meet their full...

Senator Alfond condemns LePage’s demonization of refugees

Posted: November 16, 2015

Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland released the following comment in response to Gov. Paul LePage’s demonization of Syrian refugees...

LePage's half-steps on LMF continue to disregard voters' will

Posted: October 28, 2015

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic leaders on Tuesday night welcomed news that Gov. Paul LePage would unfreeze $2.2 million in cash earmarked for ongoing...

Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Posted: October 27, 2015

AUGUSTA — Democratic senators showed their commitment to Maine’s natural resources during this year’s legislative session, with pro-environment...

SENATE DEMOCRATS END SESSION WITH NEAR PERFECT VOTING ATTENDANCE RECORDS

Posted: August 06, 2015

AUGUSTA-- Senate Democrats closed out the First Regular Session of the 127th Legislature with nearly all Senators receiving a perfect attendance...

ALFOND INVITED TO SPEAK BEFORE NATIONAL HUNGER COMMISSION

Posted: July 27, 2015

  PORTLAND--Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond will testify before the National Commission on Hunger on Thursday, July 30th in Portland as...