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Radio Address: Johnson says: LePage’s recycled, failed policies aren’t working for Maine. We need policies with a shelf-life longer than the next campaign cycle

Posted: August 22, 2014

Whether I’m talking to one of the many retirees in my district, or a young family who is just getting a start here in Maine, a common anxiety is...

Maine panel to consider response to ocean acidification

Posted: July 29, 2014

By Kelley Bouchard Read more here The commission formed by the Legislature will hold its first meeting Friday at UMaine’s Darling Marine Center in...

PRE-K LAW TAKES EFFECT

Posted: July 29, 2014

New law will provide start-up funding for school districts to offer pre-K programs   AUGUSTA---A new law that expands access to...

Portland Press Herald: Maine to study impact of ocean acidification on shellfish

Posted: June 30, 2014

By Tom Bell Read more here A state commission will report to the Legislature, which could craft legislation to protect fisheries. A new state...

SENATOR CHRIS JOHNSON, REPRESENTATIVE LORI FOWLE TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING IN WINDSOR

Posted: June 25, 2014

The forum will provide citizens the opportunity to discuss the issues and events of the last legislative session AUGUSTA— Democratic State...

SENATOR JOHNSON TO HOLD LOCAL OFFICE HOURS

Posted: June 25, 2014

  AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly in-district office hours on Saturday, June 28, in three...

CAIN STEPS DOWN FROM LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES

Posted: June 23, 2014

Three lawmakers reassigned to Appropriations and Government Oversight   AUGUSTA--Earlier today, State Senator Emily Cain stepped down from her...

SENATOR JOHNSON RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: June 23, 2014

State employees union praises lawmaker for commitment to working families   AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville has...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Johnson says: Just as graduation marks the completion of one chapter and the beginning of the next, there is always more work to do to strengthen education in Maine.

Posted: June 06, 2014

  It’s that time again: another school year has come to a close. As graduating seniors don their caps and gowns and say goodbye to their...

DEMOCRATS RESPOND TO LATEST “SHAME & BLAME” SCHOOL GRADES

Posted: May 15, 2014

AUGUSTA--Lawmakers on the state’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee released the following statements in response to Governor LePage’s...