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
Senator Dana Dow
Senator Dow to Serve on the Commission to Study Children’s Mental Health
(Augusta) - Senate Republican Leader Dana Dow (R-Lincoln) has been appointed to serve on an eleven member commission to study children’s mental health in Maine. The Commission is charged with studying the mental health of children in Maine and particularly federal and state laws, regulations, rules and policies governing the diagnosis and treatment of children … Continue reading Senator Dow to Serve on the Commission to Study Children’s Mental Health
Floor Speech On Bond Package – Senator Dana Dow
8-26-19 Thank you, Mr. President I rise today to explain the decision of my caucus to vote for the Transportation bond portion of the proposed package, but against each of the other pieces of the package. As we are all aware, State Government has a bill coming due in January. The Supplemental Budget may cost … Continue reading Floor Speech On Bond Package – Senator Dana Dow
June 21 Radio Address
Senator Dana Dow Another two-year budget to fund the operations of state government has been passed, signed into law, and will take effect on July 1st. Hello, I’m Senator Dana Dow from Waldoboro, Republican leader in the Maine Senate. Throughout the budget debate, Republicans worked to ensure that the disastrous reforms proposed for the Maine’s … Continue reading June 21 Radio Address
May 24 Radio Address
In the early ‘90s, times were very different than they are today. Maine’s economy was in a tailspin, state revenues were declining and legislators were considering enactment of a $3.2 billion budget. Most notably during that time, workers’ compensation insurance was increasingly difficult for employers to come by as insurance providers were pulling out of … Continue reading May 24 Radio Address
Coastal Christian School Students Visit State House
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jeanie Hunt, Kayla Butterfield, Nathan Schutte, Landen Robitaille, Senator Dana Dow, William Clark, Noah Stephens, Asher Barbour AUGUSTA – Students from Coastal Christian School in Waldoboro visited the Maine State House on Thursday, May 2. During their visit, they served as … Continue reading Coastal Christian School Students Visit State House
Senate Republicans Call on Governor Mills to Fund Scheduled 2019 MaineDOT Projects
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Upon learning of the $66.7 million available funds in the latest revenue forecast, Senate Republicans call on Governor Mills to adequately fund MaineDOT to avoid the impending road crisis. “Just yesterday, MaineDOT Commissioner Bruce Van Note briefed the Legislature’s … Continue reading Senate Republicans Call on Governor Mills to Fund Scheduled 2019 MaineDOT Projects
Area Students Visit Maine State House
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teacher Tammy Blackman, Mara Gentry, Chris Burrow, Senator Dana Dow, Riley Stevenson, Savannah Sedivy, Meghan Leeman AUGUSTA – Students from Boothbay Region Elementary, Boothbay Region High and Lincoln Academy visited the Maine State House on Tuesday, April 2. During the visit … Continue reading Area Students Visit Maine State House
Boothbay Girls Basketball Team Recognized in Augusta
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. Dow recognizing team in Maine Senate AUGUSTA – Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln) recognized the Boothbay Region High School Girls Basketball Team in the Maine Senate with a legislative sentiment on Thursday, March 28. The team earned this recognition by winning … Continue reading Boothbay Girls Basketball Team Recognized in Augusta
Sen. Dow Meets with Area Business owners at State House
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. Dana Dow, Rachel Kaprielian (McDonald's Corp.), Ben Lydick, Ron Lydick (owner of McDonald's in Damariscotta) AUGUSTA – Senator Dana Dow (R-Lincoln) met with Ron Lydick, owner of the Damariscotta McDonald’s, his son, Ben Lydick, and Rachel Kaprielian, a representative from … Continue reading Sen. Dow Meets with Area Business owners at State House