By Senator Lisa Keim As the pandemic grinds on, we now have nearly one year of data and experience. The narrative should be evolving, as increased knowledge replaces shadowy fear with fact. However, rather than focusing on ‘good’ news, media and government public relations outreach continues to drive a sense of hopelessness, having shifted attention … Continue reading We Cannot Control COVID-19 at All Cost
Category: Columns
Sen. Paul Davis On The Paycheck Protection Program
The PPP Has Been Crucial to Maine's Economy http://observer-me.com/2021/02/08/opinion/ppp-has-been-crucial-to-maines-economy/
Sen. Rick Bennett on Department of Labor Contract
Senator Rick Bennett wrote an op-ed for the Bangor Daily News on the Maine Department of Labor's puzzling, no bid contract with McKinsey and Company. https://bangordailynews.com/2021/02/18/opinion/contributors/maine-sues-consulting-firm-and-then-pays-the-same-company-millions/
PPP Has Been Crucial to Lincoln’s Economy
By Senator Kim Rosen The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is one of the relief programs implemented by the U.S. government to ease the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. U.S. Senator Susan Collins helped draft the legislation that made it possible after seeking the advice and input of a number of Maine businesses. The … Continue reading PPP Has Been Crucial to Lincoln’s Economy
PPP Has Been Crucial to Brewer’s Economy
By Senator Kim Rosen The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is one of the relief programs implemented by the U.S. government to ease the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. U.S. Senator Susan Collins helped draft the legislation that made it possible after seeking the advice and input of a number of Maine businesses. The … Continue reading PPP Has Been Crucial to Brewer’s Economy
Sen. Cyrway’s Public Comments on the Kennebec River Plan Amendment
Note: The Department of Marine Resources is taking public comments on an amendment to its fish management plan, most notably Atlantic Salmon, until February 26, 2021. This is part of an official rulemaking process and you can submit your own comments to the Department at this email address: dmr.rulemaking@maine.gov. Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal – … Continue reading Sen. Cyrway’s Public Comments on the Kennebec River Plan Amendment
Sen. Farrin’s Public Comments on the Kennebec River Plan Amendment
Note: The Department of Marine Resources is taking public comments on an amendment to its fish management plan, most notably Atlantic Salmon, until February 26, 2021. This is part of an official rulemaking process and you can submit your own comments to the Department at this email address: dmr.rulemaking@maine.gov. Notice of Agency Rulemaking Proposal - … Continue reading Sen. Farrin’s Public Comments on the Kennebec River Plan Amendment
Despite the Pandemic, Legislators Are Working for You in Augusta
By Senator Russell Black While the COVID-19 outbreak has made everything a little harder than it used to be, those of us who represent you in Augusta have not stopped working or forgotten your needs. The kind of work that goes on every day at the Statehouse may not make the evening news or the … Continue reading Despite the Pandemic, Legislators Are Working for You in Augusta
Working for Farmers and Sportsmen and Women is a Personal Effort
By Senator Russell Black Given my family’s heritage in both farming and hunting in Maine, I cannot remember a time when both of these things were not at the forefront of my activities, both professionally and for recreation. That is why I welcome the opportunity to serve as the Lead Republican on two of the … Continue reading Working for Farmers and Sportsmen and Women is a Personal Effort
Honoring Veterans
Bangor Daily News, 11/10/19 In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the armistice that brought an end to the fighting in the “War to End All Wars” finally took effect, but not soon enough to prevent the deaths of tens of millions of people, 550 of them Mainers. … Continue reading Honoring Veterans
