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.
Democrats issue symbolic rejection of LePage’s DHHS budget plan
… Sens. Barry Hobbins, D-Saco, and Justin Alfond, D-Portland, acknowledged the break in tradition. However, they said, the governor’s proposal or method of delivering it wasn’t traditional, either. Alfond said the governor had developed a habit of treating the Legislature as if it worked exclusively for him. He noted how LePage “stomped” into Appropriations last...
Legislative Update – January 4th, 2012
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a great holiday and that 2012 is off to a terrific start. In Augusta, we’ll be starting the second session of the 125th Legislature today, Wednesday. I am looking forward to getting back to work on behalf of the people of Portland. Community Event Last month, the Commissioner...
Legislative Update – December 21, 2011
I want to thank the dozens of people who emailed me last week with their personal stories around the potential cuts to MaineCare. Your stories will make me a more effective legislator. Community Event As many of you know there are many Maine school districts working to transform their education. In Portland, Superintendent Morse has...
