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
Category: Senator Jeff Timberlake
Senator Timberlake Reacts to Maine Principals’ Discrimination against Student Athlete
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/18/19 Jonathan Schomaker of Greene is a student at Leavitt High School in Turner. Recently, the Maine Principal’s Association (MPA) denied Jonathan the right to compete fairly in the regional and state cross country competitions because he competes in a wheelchair. Recently, his parents contacted Assistant Senate Republican Leader Jeff Timberlake … Continue reading Senator Timberlake Reacts to Maine Principals’ Discrimination against Student Athlete
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
Floor Speech On Nursing Homes, 8-26-19
By Senator Jeff Timberlake Thank you, Mr. President By introducing this Joint Order (SP 637), Senate Republicans hope to allow the legislature to correct an error that is preventing money, allocated by this legislature 67 days ago through LD 1758, from being paid to nursing facilities across Maine for higher employee wages. As you know, … Continue reading Floor Speech On Nursing Homes, 8-26-19
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
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
Leavitt Senior Recognized with Legislative Sentiment
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. Jeff Timberlake, Roy Varney, Rep. Joshua Morris AUGUSTA – Roy Varney of Turner, a senior at Leavitt Area High School, was presented with a legislative sentiment by Senator Jeff Timberlake (R-Androscoggin) in the Maine Senate on Thursday, April 18. The … Continue reading Leavitt Senior Recognized with Legislative Sentiment
Leeds Central School Students Visit State Capitol
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sen. Timberlake with Mrs. Lyman and Mrs. Groover’s classes AUGUSTA – Mrs. Lyman’s fourth grade class and Mrs. Groover’s third and fourth grade class from Leeds Central School visited the State Capitol on Wednesday, April 10. During their visit they toured … Continue reading Leeds Central School Students Visit State Capitol
Turner Resident Awarded Legislative Memorial Scholarship
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA – Angela Daigle of Turner was presented with a Maine Legislative Memorial Scholarship in the Maine Senate on Thursday, April 11. A former Ricker Hill Orchard employee, Angela attends college at Husson University where she studies Communications and Audio Engineering. … Continue reading Turner Resident Awarded Legislative Memorial Scholarship
Statement by Senate Republican leadership: 57 Days
Contact: Krysta West Communications Director Senate Republican Office (207) 287-1505 krysta.west@legislature.maine.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Statement by Senate Republican leadership: “On her first day in office, Governor Mills said that she had no interest in raiding the rainy day fund or increasing taxes, yet on February 28, only 57 days later, she approved a financial order … Continue reading Statement by Senate Republican leadership: 57 Days
