Summertime in Portland – District 8 Legislative Update
Aug 1, 2013 •
I hope everyone is enjoying summertime. It’s a great time to be active, buy local farm-fresh foods, and check out local free music shows and activities in Portland. For example check out the Alive at Five concert series and other music events happening across the city. Inside Augusta While session may be over for the year, there’s still plenty...
Property Tax Relief – District 8 Legislative Update
Jul 18, 2013 •
This week, I’ll highlight an editorial in support of a bill of mine, and discuss the new property tax rebate system. Student Hunger Editorial Last week, the Portland Press Herald published an editorial in support of my bill to reduce student hunger bill. With food insecurity at a perilous high, students going hungry during the summer, and...
End of the First Regular Session – District 8 Legislative Update
Jul 11, 2013 •
This week marked the end of the First Regular Session of the Senate. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and comments through the year. Community EventOn Monday, July 8th, I attended and spoke at a LearningWorks press conference announcing that their Youth Building Alternatives (YBA) Program had been awarded nearly $1 million from the...
Budget Veto Override – District 8 Legislative Update
Jun 28, 2013 •
This week, I’ll discuss some of our votes late in the session, including the biennial budget and the Seed Capital Tax Credit. LearningWorks YBA Graduation Friday morning, I had the honor of speaking at LearningWorks’ Youth Building Alternatives graduation ceremony. Twenty students took classes over nine months to earn their GED and participate in...
Vetoes and Obstruction – District 8 Legislative Update
Jun 21, 2013 •
This week, the First Regular Session of the 126th Legislature reached its statutory adjournment. We will come back this month for at least one day of veto override votes, but the vast majority of our work for the year is done. Governor Vetoes Omnibus Energy Bill Late Wednesday night, the Governor waited until the last...
We Have a Budget – District 8 Legislative Update
Jun 7, 2013 •
This week, I’ll provide an update on the omnibus energy bill and discuss the Appropriation Committee’s bipartisan budget proposal. Community Event – Old Port Fest This Sunday, June 9th, Portland will host the 40th Annual Old Port Fest, a fantastic event that brings thousands of people to downtown Portland. There will be a kick-off parade starting at...
