Assistant Republican Leader Jeff Timberlake on the new legislative session. Now that we have returned for the second, so-called “Emergency Session” of this legislature, we have more than 600 bills to deal with before we adjourn. Almost 450 of these bills were carried over from the last session and another 175 are new bills. All … Continue reading Senate Republican Radio Address – 1/17/20
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Tax Cuts Work, Again
Yesterday afternoon (1/13/20), the U.S. Treasury released the last “Monthly Revenue Statement” for 2019. It shows that the most recent calendar year saw a 5.01% increase in revenues and the largest revenue year in the history of the U.S. government. This is significant because this is the first period since the Federal tax cuts took … Continue reading Tax Cuts Work, Again
On Broadband: First, a Plan
During the special session of the legislature in August 2019, Republicans voted against a bond proposal to fund the expansion of broadband Internet access. They did so, not because they oppose the idea of expanding broadband, but because they believe that major government investments must be made in ways that are most effective. Currently, Maine’s … Continue reading On Broadband: First, a Plan
Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Senator Jackson’s Threat to BIW
Sen. Dana Dow and Sen. Jeff Timberlake On December 20, 2019, Senate President Jackson and House Speaker Gideon sent a letter to Bath Iron Works, Maine’s fourth largest employer, threatening to “reconsider” a tax credit worth tens of millions of dollars annually because they claimed that BIW had not hired enough local workers and paid … Continue reading Statement from Senate Republican Leaders on Senator Jackson’s Threat to BIW
Maine Senate Republican Radio Address – 1/3/20
Sen. Marianne Moore - Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Republican Radio Address – 1/3/19 As we begin a new year and a new legislative session, it is time to bring about a New Year’s resolution to the issues of caring for our most vulnerable friends, family and neighbors. Hello, I am Marianne Moore, State Senator … Continue reading Maine Senate Republican Radio Address – 1/3/20
Senate Republican Radio Address – 12/20/19
On Gov. Mills' 10-Year Economic Plan Senator Kimberley Rosen Hello, I am Senator Kimberley Rosen and I represent District 8 in the Maine State Senate. This past week, Governor Mills released her 10-year economic plan, and a key focus is to “Grow the annual average wage by 10%.” This is very disappointing, since it is … Continue reading Senate Republican Radio Address – 12/20/19
Senator Hamper on GHRT to Discuss Gov. Mills' Economic Plan
Response to Governor Mills' Announcement on LD 1758 – the Nursing Home bill
Senate Republican Leader Dana Dow: “Despite the six month long delay, we are very glad to hear that Governor Mills has agreed to allow the bill that adds needed funding to nursing homes to become law. The bill, passed unanimously by both houses of the legislature last June, only allocates $500,000 per year to this … Continue reading Response to Governor Mills' Announcement on LD 1758 – the Nursing Home bill
Maine Senate Republicans Radio Address
If Maine is to set an example on climate change, we're off to a bad start. Hello. I am David Woodsome, state senator from District 33. Sen. David Woodsome I am a Republican who sponsored the bill that created Governor Mills’ Maine Climate Group, and there was a particular reason why I did so. I … Continue reading Maine Senate Republicans Radio Address
Sen. Rosen Interviewed
Senator Rosen was interviewed by local TV news reporters today during a meeting of the legislature's Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. The committee is meeting to discuss funding for county jails.
