Veterans’ Day On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, 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. Hello, I … Continue reading Maine Senate Republican Radio Address 11-7-19
Radio Address
Maine Senate Republican Radio Address
It's that season of the year again! These days, it seems the season comes earlier and earlier. No, I am not talking about the gorgeous fall weather, but that time of year when special interest groups begin to bombard us all with ads, phone calls, and mailers telling you how great or awful your local … Continue reading Maine Senate Republican Radio Address
Senate Republican Radio Address 10-11-19
Sen. Scott Cyrway - Second Session Bills The titles for potential new bills have been submitted for the Second Session of the current legislature and boy are there a lot of them. Hello, I am State Senator Scott Cyrway of Senate District 16, which includes communities in Kennebec and Somerset Counties. Despite the Constitutional principle … Continue reading Senate Republican Radio Address 10-11-19
Maine Senate Republican Radio Address, 9/27/19
On Tuesday, September 17, a new legislative Blue Ribbon Commission met for the first time to discuss how Maine pays for its transportation infrastructure. Immediately before this initial meeting, key members of the commission spoke at a press conference about their work, saying they had no pre-conceived notions of what kinds of funding solutions they … Continue reading Maine Senate Republican Radio Address, 9/27/19
Senate Republican Radio Address, 9/13/19
New Laws Take Effect Next Week – Sen. Russell Black State law requires that any non-emergency bill passed by the legislature does not take effect until ninety days after the end of the session in which it passes. This means that all of the non-emergency laws passed during the session that ended on June 20 … Continue reading Senate Republican Radio Address, 9/13/19
Republican Senate Radio Address, 8/30/19
Governor Mills, Bonds, and Nursing Homes Last Monday, the Legislature held its one-day Special Session to consider four bond packages totaling $163 million. This new borrowing would add to the state’s current debt of $7.7 billion. Rather than engage in negotiations with Republican leaders in the Legislature on bond funding, the strategy of the Governor … Continue reading Republican Senate Radio Address, 8/30/19
Maine Senate Republican Radio Address, 8/16/19
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
Senate Republican Radio Address, 8/2/19
Radio Address – Jim Hamper – 8/2/2019 Though it drew little notice, a very important day in Maine history passed us by a few weeks ago. No, it wasn’t the anniversary of Maine becoming a state, or the important anniversary of some great event. June 30, 2019 was the last day that Maine State Government … Continue reading Senate Republican Radio Address, 8/2/19
July 19, 2019 Radio Address
Senate Republican Radio Address – 7-19-19 Through irresponsible spending, legislative sleight of hand, and an unchecked ability to pass whatever laws they choose, Democrats are using their new majority in state government to make Maine a place few of us will recognize. Hello, this is Assistant Senate Republican Leader Jeff Timberlake of Androscoggin County. Over … Continue reading July 19, 2019 Radio Address
July 5 Radio Address
Fourth of July Radio Address – Senator Pouliot This 243rd anniversary of the original Independence Day provides an opportunity to look back at the many people who have fought to win and then keep our independence as a nation and our freedoms as people. Hello, I’m State Senator Matt Pouliot of Senate District 15 in … Continue reading July 5 Radio Address
