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.
Maine’s Seniors Hurt By Governor’s Budget Cuts
Senator Margaret Craven of Lewiston expressed concerns about the defunding of the Drugs for the the Elderly Program (DEL) during yesterday’s work session in the Health and Human Services Committee. Governor LePage has proposed budget cuts to a A Fund for a Healthy Maine, including a $14.8 million cut from DEL, which will, in turn,...
Alfond speaks at press conference for expanding Zoom Bus service
I want to thank Representative Moulton for taking the lead on sponsoring LD 673—which as we’ve heard, expands the ZOOM bus service. Today, I’m here to talk about my support: LD 673 is a win-win for people, businesses and local municipalities. For twelve years, the ZOOM bus has successfully connected the communities of Biddeford and...
Maine State Retirement System
Since Bruce Poliquin became the State Treasurer, there has been a lot of discussion about Maine’s pension liabilities and whether or not Maine is facing a crisis. Because of the Treasurer’s nonstop barrage of media, I’d like to take the opportunity to shed some light on a complex issue. The Maine pension system was set...
LePage’s Pick for Maine Education Chief Nears Final Approval
… Voting against the nomination was Sen. Justin Alfond, a Portland Democrat. “I’ve said from day one, I don’t think Mr. Bowen is qualified for the job because of his lack of experience around management, budgets and having a very limited teaching experience,” he says. … Read more at MPBN.
Panel endorses pick for education commissioner
… Bowen lacks the management experience that’s needed for the job, said Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland. “There is nothing in his background that illustrates he has the leadership skills needed to pull off his very ambitious agenda,” Alfond said in an interview after the vote. … Read more at the Portland Press Herald.
