Dec 29, 2010 •
Since the election, I have been traveling around the District going to annual in-district meetings. On November 10th, I attended the District 2 City Council annual meeting at Reiche School. The District 2 annual meeting was well attended. We discussed issues involving trash, snow and grass removal, graffiti, zoning issues and other topics. It was...
Dec 29, 2010 •
On Wednesday, December 15th, I had the honor of participating in negotiations with Republican leadership to preserve the Labor Committee. This was my first time working within my role as Assistant Democratic Leader.
Dec 29, 2010 •
I am happy to announce that I have been re-appointed to serve as the lead Senate Democrat on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee. As the Senate Chair in the 124th Legislature, I am glad to be returning for many reasons. One is that I can provide consistency on the Committee. The lack of consistency...
Dec 22, 2010 •
Happy Holidays!
I hope that you will spend time with your family and friends over the holidays. Welcome snow!
Dec 16, 2010 •
… “Republicans backed off the proposal in the face of strong public opposition,†said Sen. Justin Alfond of Portland, the assistant Senate minority leader, said in a press release. “We put working people before politics to develop a real solution that Republicans and Democrats could agree on.†Read more at The Morning Sentinel.
Dec 10, 2010 •
Happy Holidays! 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...