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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
On Monday, I joined 200 people marching and rallying in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thoughtful leaders from Portland remembered the life and works of one of America’s greatest civil rights leaders. Additionally, many speakers urged Governor LePage to work with all of Maine’s diverse communities that make our state great. I was...
Can Maine’s Democrats come back from the dead?
… “You can’t cut and unregulate yourself into prosperity,” concludes Democrat Justin Alfond, a Portland state senator and new deputy Senate minority leader. He’s also a member of the regulatory reform committee. Alfond is interested in developing alternatives to the expected aggressive Republican legislative program. A member also of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee...
Cloture deadline reveals peek at Legislature’s upcoming agenda
… Senate [Assistant] Minority Leader Justin Alfond, D-Portland, said his party’s legislative focus is the same as the Republicans’ even if the ideas for improvement are different. “We’re looking forward to working with them and finding compromise,†he said. “I don’t think Democrats or Republicans have a monopoly on good ideas.†Read more at the...
LePage sworn in as governor, touts job creation as way to retain grads
… [Sen.] Justin Alfond, D-Portland, said though he is looking forward to seeing the details of LePage’s five-year high school plan, he is concerned about the possible effects on budget. He said states like North Carolina, which has been a leader in the movement, have massive costs for the program. Alfond said he’s not sure...
Legislature Sworn-In
The 125th Legislature was sworn in on December 1st. As you know, the Republicans now are in the majority in the State House and Senate. Governor-Elect LePage will be sworn into office January 5th. I am ready to work with the new majority party. However, I will oppose them when they propose ideas that do...
Assistant Democratic Leader
I am also proud to announce that my Senate Democratic colleagues elected me assistant minority leader. I look forward to the leadership role in Augusta.
