With a void of leadership in Washington, the state is stepping up to provide relief. Government has a core responsibility to help provide relief related to this public health crisis; to those being impacted financially, assist those in need of care, coordinate emergency response, and support our front-line health professionals. The Legislature passed a sweeping […]

I don’t have to remind anyone of the catastrophic coastal erosion our area has been hit with over the years with 30+ homes and hundreds of feet of beach being lost to the ocean. This man-made crisis, caused by the Saco River Jetty by the Army Corps of Engineers, needs to be permanently addressed once […]

For years, millions of Americans have planned for retirement with the promise of Social Security. But it’s well known that the program’s long-term funding and sustainability are in jeopardy, and many could soon face the reality of a retirement without this financial safety net. In 2020, Social Security will pay out more in benefits than […]

Political action committees, or PACs, are a go-to mechanism to gain influence over our political system. Unlike individual campaigns which have set contribution limits, PACs can funnel unlimited amounts of money from special interests, corporations, and lobbyist contributions. PACs are so popular, that many of my colleagues, fellow state legislators, operate them. While I have […]

“Entrepreneur” is a great word. For starters, it’s fun just to say it out loud (go ahead and try it … see what I mean?). More importantly, entrepreneurs are critical drivers of economic growth and activity in our economy. Simply stated, an entrepreneur is a person who starts a new business. But it’s far from […]

The State of the State, like the State of the Union, is a widely anticipated speech when all state legislators congregate in the House chamber to hear the governor deliver a message about her goals for the year, challenges ahead and successes accomplished. As many of you know, Gov. Janet Mills hosted her first State […]

One of the best parts of serving our community in the Maine House of Representatives is connecting with local folks who are doing incredible work right here in Old Orchard Beach and nearby communities. I was reminded of this recently when I had the opportunity to tour the Sam L. Cohen Adult Day Center. The […]