Getting Our Arms Around Mental Health Care Even though the legislature is not in session during this time of year, senators and representatives keep busy doing the work we were elected to do. For some of us, that means attending conferences that help us to develop new ideas and better serve the people in our … Continue reading Maine Senate Republican Radio Address, 8-16-19
Columns
No Citizen Too Small to Have Voice in Augusta
In our Republic, there is no citizen too small to have a voice and there is no idea too small to have merit. This year, one class of elementary school students taught us in Augusta the truth of this lesson. There are many bills, both big and small, before us in the Maine Legislature. I … Continue reading No Citizen Too Small to Have Voice in Augusta
Question 2 is Already Damaging Maine’s Economy
There’s been a lot of talk in Augusta lately about the implications of the referendum questions passed on last November’s ballot. This week, the Committee on Taxation held public hearings on a number of bills, all seeking to address Question 2, the referendum question that added a three percent income tax on certain filers in … Continue reading Question 2 is Already Damaging Maine’s Economy
Tackling Tax, Wage, and Environmental Policies
This column was originally published in the Lincoln County News Now that session is well underway, a number of bills that I’ve sponsored will begin to make their way through the committee process. Three bills in particular have already gained a lot of attention. The first bill I will mention is L.R. 1613, “An Act … Continue reading Tackling Tax, Wage, and Environmental Policies
Great News for Sherman Marsh Landowners
This column was originally published in the Lincoln County News On February 2, my office received some great news for sixteen property owners in Newcastle in the form of a letter from the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT). The letter was in regard to the Sherman Marsh wetland banking project plan which would have utilized … Continue reading Great News for Sherman Marsh Landowners
Legislature Must Fix Anti-Business Laws
This column was originally published in the Lincoln County News I am delighted to once again have the opportunity to serve the people of Lincoln County, as well as the towns of Washington and Windsor in Knox and Kennebec counties, in the Maine Senate, and would like to sincerely thank the voters who have entrusted … Continue reading Legislature Must Fix Anti-Business Laws
