Sen. Matt Pouliot appeared on the George Hale/Ric Tyler radio program on March 3 to discuss the cap on the number of public charter schools that are allowed in Maine. The Senator's bill, LD 380, to allow virtual charter schools to enroll more students, is before the Legislature's Education Committee. https://www.wvomfm.com/episode/ghrt-rewind-03-03-st-sen-matt-pouliot-1545/
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Senator Matt Pouliot On WGAN Radio with Matt Gagnon, 1/26/21
Assistant Senate Republican Leader Matt Pouliot spent some time this morning with WGAN's Matt Gagnon discussing Gov. Mill's proposal to not allow Maine to conform with the federal tax code. If approved by the Legislature, this action would cost Maine's federal PPP recipients one hundred million dollars. To hear the interview, click here: https://wgan.com/morning-news/assistant-senate-republican-leader-matt-pouliot/
Statement of Legislative Republicans on Tax Conformity
Governor Mills is proposing to take $100 million in taxes from Maine’s small businesses who received federal relief payments as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Maine Society of CPAs, and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce all testified today that they oppose any measure that does … Continue reading Statement of Legislative Republicans on Tax Conformity
Radio Address 1/15/21
Senator Matt Pouliot: Despite the Pandemic, Legislators Are Working for You in Augusta Hello, I am State Senator Matt Pouliot and I proudly represent Senate District 15 the towns of Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney, and Vassalboro, and I am the Assistant Senate Republican Leader. https://videopress.com/v/fffJQwok?preloadContent=metadata While the COVID-19 outbreak has made everything a little harder … Continue reading Radio Address 1/15/21
Senator Matt Pouliot Submits Bills for the New Legislature
(January 5, 2021) – The deadline for submitting new bills for the 130th State Legislature was December 18, 2020. Currently, only the titles of these bills are available. Below is a list of the bill titles submitted by Senator Matt Pouliot. An Act To Require a Two-thirds Vote To Extend a State of Emergency An … Continue reading Senator Matt Pouliot Submits Bills for the New Legislature
Senator Matt Pouliot Reappointed to a Lead Role on the Taxation Committee
(December 21, 2020) - State Senator Matt Pouliot has been reappointed to serve a second consecutive term on the State Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Taxation. This will be in addition to his new duties as the new Assistant Republican Leader in the Senate. In November, Sen. Pouliot was reelected to his second term in … Continue reading Senator Matt Pouliot Reappointed to a Lead Role on the Taxation Committee
Senator Pouliot Sworn In
Senator Matt Pouliot at his seat during "Swearing-In Day" for the Maine State Senate at the Augusta Civic Center on December 2. Now that the 130th Maine Senate has convened, committees will begin their legislative work in January. Senator Pouliot was reelected in November to represent Senate District 15 which includes Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney, … Continue reading Senator Pouliot Sworn In
Radio Address – 6/5/20 – Sen. Matt Pouliot on Trust
Sen. Matt Pouliot Speaks on How Collaboration, Communication and Trust Can Improve Maine's Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak https://videopress.com/v/tXIFN4wo?preloadContent=metadata Hello. I am Senator Matt Pouliot I proudly represent Senate District 15 which are the towns of Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney and Vassalboro. With a sincere desire to help the administration of Governor Janet Mills to … Continue reading Radio Address – 6/5/20 – Sen. Matt Pouliot on Trust
Maine Needs an All-out Effort on Learning Math
This past week, the Maine Department of Education released a summary of the results of the annual assessments given to every third, eighth and eleventh grader in Maine schools. Hello, I am Matt Pouliot of State Senate District 15. These results show a disturbing trend in math, which saw scores drop for the fourth straight … Continue reading Maine Needs an All-out Effort on Learning Math
Legislative Work is Keeping Senator Pouliot Busy This Fall
The State Legislature may be out of session at the moment; but like many of his colleagues, Senator Matt Pouliot (R-Kennebec) is busy with important work that will help guide the next legislative session that begins in January. Senator Pouliot has been appointed to the Maine Children’s Cabinet and Early Childhood Advisory Council whose mission … Continue reading Legislative Work is Keeping Senator Pouliot Busy This Fall
