Legislature

Remarks on LD 1353

When I was 9 years old and living in Dexter, Tom was my classmate. We were friends and he liked to play sports. Back then, and through my 9-year old eyes, I remember he was “that kid” who got called down to the principal’s office. He was “that kid” who stayed in during recess. He...

Testimony: In Support of LR 2721, Restoring Revenue Sharing

Senator Hill, Representative Rotundo and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs. My name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, I am honored to serve as President of the Maine Senate and proud to represent Senate District 8 which includes most of Portland and the islands of...

Tour of the University of Maine

Last week, I had the honor of being chosen as a Margaret Chase Smith Distinguished Maine Policy Fellow. Housed at the University of Maine at Orono, the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center was founded in 1990 and serves to improve and promote the quality of public discourse in Maine through research and engagement.Former Senator Mary...

L.D. 997, “An Act To Establish Restrictions on Ammunition Feeding Devices.”

TESTIMONY of PRESIDENT JUSTIN ALFOND In Support Of L.D. 997, “An Act To Establish Restrictions on Ammunition Feeding Devices.” Senator Gerzofsky, Representative Dion and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. My name is Justin Alfond, I am a resident of Portland, and I am proud to serve as...

LD 745 Testimony

TESTIMONY of PRESIDENT JUSTIN ALFOND In Support Of L.D. 745, “An Act To Promote Sustainable Food Policies” Senator Jackson, Representative Dill and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee. My name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, and I am proud to serve as President of...

LD 1066 Testimony

TESTIMONY of PRESIDENT JUSTIN ALFOND In Support Of L.D. 1066, “An Act To Increase Access to Health Coverage and Qualify Maine for Federal Funding” Senator Craven, Representative Farnsworth and esteemed members of the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services. My name is Justin Alfond. I am a resident of Portland, and I am...