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ICYMI: Rep. Chellie Pingree Op-Ed: Get Ready for the 2018 Farm Bill Fiasco
Westbrook, MAINE - Today, as the House Agriculture Committee begins to mark up the 2018 farm bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) published an op-ed in Civil Eats outlining her concerns about the bill's unnecessary and harmful cuts to the SNAP program, local and regional food programs, and conservation programs, as well as the the secretive, partisan process in which the bill was drafted.
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Maine Democratic Party Praises Former First Lady Barbara Bush
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement in response to the news that former First Lady Barbara Bush passed away this evening at the age of 92:
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Mason Flip-Flops To Kill Bill Protecting Mainers’ Internet Privacy
Westbrook, MAINE – Republican gubernatorial candidate and Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason today flip-flopped on a bill aimed at protecting the personal information of Maine internet users. Despite testifying in support of LD 1610 last year, Mason today cast a deciding vote that killed the measure in the Senate. Introduced by Democratic Senator Shenna Bellows, LD 1610 would have prohibited any internet provider that receives public funding from sharing or selling users’ personal information without consent.
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Gideon and Jackson: In tax debate, Democrats Fight to Strengthen Middle-Class, Support Working Mainers
Westbrook, MAINE - In case you missed it, as the Maine Legislature considers conforming to the federal tax code, Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson published a joint op-ed in the Bangor Daily News highlighting Democrats’ efforts to fight for a fair tax system that strengthens the middle-class and supports small businesses.
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Moody Doubles-Down on Being the Next LePage
Westbrook, MAINE – Auto-body repair chain shop owner and Republican gubernatorial candidate Shawn Moody is doubling-down on his effort to be just like Governor Paul LePage as he runs to the extreme right to try to win the Republican primary. Asked during an interview on WVOM radio last Friday whether or not tying himself so closely to LePage and his policies was a political risk, Moody didn’t hesitate in responding “absolutely not”.
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Maine Democratic Party Applauds Sen. Vitelli’s Leadership On Critical Legislation
Westbrook, Maine - Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement on the State Senate’s passage of a drug pricing transparency bill and a student loan bill of rights, both authored by Democratic Senator Eloise Vitelli:
“Improving access to high-quality, affordable health care and ensuring that every Maine students receives a good, affordable education are cornerstones of our Democratic agenda to support Maine people.
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After Exploding Deficit, Poliquin Fakes Support for Balanced Budget to Help Reelection Bid
Westbrook, MAINE - Congressman Bruce Poliquin tried today to trumpet his fiscal bonafides by voting for a Balanced Budget Amendment, but Poliquin’s support today comes just months after he voted to explode the national debt to give huge tax cuts to the wealthy and corporations.
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LePage Is 5th Least Popular Governor in America
Westbrook, MAINE – Governor Paul LePage’s approval ratings are underwater, according to a new poll released this morning by Morning Consult. Only 41 percent of Maine people polled say they approve of the governor while 53 percent say they disapprove of him.
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Maine Democratic Party Chairman Applauds Democratic Candidates on Strong Debate
Westbrook, MAINE – Maine Democratic Party Chairman Phil Bartlett issued the following statement following this evening’s Democratic gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS 13, Fox 23, and the Bangor Daily News:
“Tonight, Maine people witnessed an exceptional field of Democratic candidates lay out a positive vision for our state focused on prioritizing the interests of working Mainers, growing our economy, increasing access to accessible, affordable healthcare, and making Augusta work again.
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Will Republican Gubernatorial Candidates Stand with LePage to Defend Isgro?
Westbrook, MAINE – As more and more Republicans, including Governor Paul LePage and former Maine GOP Chairman Rick Bennet, come to the defense of Waterville Mayor Nick Isgro, the Maine Democratic Party today called on the Republican gubernatorial candidates to stand up for decency and condemn Isgro and his long history of inappropriate and inflammatory online remarks:
