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 Committee Splits on State House Security Measure
… But Sen. Justin Alfond, a Portland Democrat, says nothing should be done until a study has been completed of both the State House and the adjoining office building. He says leaders should not require the installation of equipment they have no intention of staffing. The issue now goes to all 10 legislative leaders to...
Gov talks Maine pensions in weekend address
… In the Democratic response, Sen. Justin Alfond of Portland says the Governor’s proposal to cut $524 million from public employees’ and school teachers’ pensions is unfair. Alfond says thousands of working Maine families will suffer as a consequence of those cuts. … Read more at NECN.
LePage Taps Conservative Policy Analyst for State’s Top Education Post
… “I look forward to a close examination of Steve’s work, both here in the Legislature and also in his most recent job at the Maine Heritage Policy Center,” says state Sen. Justin Alfond. Alfond says he is interested in learning more about Bowen’s plans for the Edcuation Department. The Portland lawmaker serves on the...
Maine governor presents 2-year budget highlights
… Sen. Justin Alfond of Portland, the assistant Senate Democratic leader, dismissed much of LePage’s address as “a lot of sound bites” and a rehash of campaign rhetoric. … Read more at CNBC.com
Senate Passes Supplemental Budget with Full Support
AUGUSTA—The Senate Democrats voted unanimously in full support of the $151 million supplemental budget for fiscal year 2011. The vote on the Senate floor was 34 – 0. The budget passed in the House of Representatives prior to it arriving on the Senate floor. “With the passage of the supplemental budget, we have jumped over...
