Senate President Alfond on Bill Green's Maine

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.
Senate President Alfond on Maine Watch

Senate President Alfond on Maine Watch

Senate President Justin Alfond is joined by Senator Michael Thibodeau, House Speaker Mark Eves and Representative Ken Fredette on Maine Watch to discuss the upcoming legislative session. Watch New Legislative Session on PBS. See more from Maine Watch with Jennifer Rooks.
District 8 Legislative Update - Revenue Report

District 8 Legislative Update – Revenue Report

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! As we move into the holiday season and buy gifts for our loved ones, it's important to remember our friends and neighbors that own and run small businesses here in Portland and in Maine. By making a conscious effort to purchase your gifts...
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City Council District Meetings

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...

Labor Committee Saved

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.

Committees Chosen

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...

Legislative Update – Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! I hope that you will spend time with your family and friends over the holidays. Welcome snow!

Panels will be merged

… “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.

Legislative Update – Labor Update

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...