Senate President Alfond on Bill Green’s Maine
Senate President Justin Alfond talks with Bill Green about his life and his plans for the 126th Maine Senate.
Supplemental Budget FY13 Proposals
Last week, the governor proposed a supplemental budget. The supplemental budget covers fiscal years 2012-2013 and is comprised of all the technical and emergency shortfalls. However, instead of focusing on sound policy, the governor chose to include several controversial policies in the supplemental budget. The public hearings took place last week and the biggest crowds...
Municipal revenue sharing bill passed through committee
AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill that would adjust the formula for how the state distributes money to municipalities passed through the Legislature’s Taxation Committee this week. LD 1835, sponsored by Assistant Senate Minority Leader Justin Alfond, D-Portland, affects the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund, commonly known as “revenue sharing 2.†Currently, all municipalities receive a set...
Lawmakers deal blow to LePage bill diverting public funds to religious schools
… Lawmakers on the committee said too much work needed to be done on the choice bill. Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, said the proposal was “not ready for prime time.” … Click here to read more from the Lewiston Sun Journal.
Committee weighs DHHS probe
… Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland, supported Brannigan’s bill, even though it needed special approval because it comes late in the session. “We’re talking about potentially millions of dollars that has been misspent,” Alfond said. … Click here to read more from the Kennebec Journal.
Bill to allow public funds for religious schools rejected, school choice put on hold
… Democrats on the committee said they were pleased that the LePage administration’s education proposals were not rammed through. “I think what the committee’s vote today showcased was a rejection of the governor’s extreme education proposals,†said Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland. “The committee agreed that he put forth complex public policy and we didn’t have...
Today on the One on the Right: Sen. Justin Alfond and Rep. Seth Berry
This week, One on the Right will have as guests: Sen. Justin Alfond (D-Cumberland), the Ranking Minority Member on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, to talk about the two school choice bills from Gov. Paul LePage. The bills had a public hearing last week. … Click here to listen to the podcast on Dirigo...
