I was astonished when I read the legislative profile of my elected representative from House District 58. Rep. James Handy claims in his profile that he supports voter ID. Huh? Handy voted to kill all of the following: • LD121 “To Require Photographic Identification to Vote”; • LD155 “To Protect Voting Integrity by Establishing a […]
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Casting my vote for Betsy Sweet
I am writing to express my support for Betsy Sweet in the Democratic primary. Sweet has spent the last 35 years fighting for progressive causes. It is important for young progressives to know there is someone who has been fighting — and winning — many of those battles. She has worked across the aisle to […]
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Bill would restore money slashed from Maine school-based health clinics
School-based health clinics that were forced to slash programs after having their funding unexpectedly cut in last year’s budget deal may get a one-time infusion of unspent state funds to restore services that are often a critical source of health care for some of the state’s lower-income students and families. The Legislature’s Health and Human […]
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GOP leaders refuse to back any budget with income tax surcharge
AUGUSTA — Months ago, Gov. Paul LePage called on Republicans to “fix bayonets” as he prepared for battle against legislative Democrats over his proposed two-year $6.8 billion budget proposal. On Thursday, they did just that. The GOP leaders in the Senate and House issued a joint statement declaring that no spending plan that included the […]
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Lewiston Democrats plan April 25 forum on state budget
Lewiston’s state lawmakers plan a town hall forum this month to talk about the proposed Democratic budget. The five legislators said they will talk about what they call the “Opportunity Agenda” where they will provide information and answer questions to anyone who shows up. The session is slated for 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, April […]
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Lewiston lawmakers to hold office hours on Saturday
LEWISTON — Lewiston’s state legislators will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the Couture Room at the Lewiston Public Library. Expected to attend are Sen. Nate Libby and Reps. Jared Golden, Heidi Brooks, James Handy and Roger Fuller. All are Democrats. The session will give residents a chance to […]
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Lewiston-Auburn State House members get range of assignments
AUGUSTA — State lawmakers from Lewiston and Auburn received legislative committee assignments that will give them a say on everything from highway bridges to health insurance. Among them is a seat on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee for first-term Lewiston Democrat Roger Fuller, an assignment the city’s School Committee hoped someone would get. State […]
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Handy will make a difference
I heartily support Jim Handy to represent District 58 in the Maine House of Representatives. Residents should have such a person working to make a difference in this community and state. For years Handy has brought his welcoming, wise and upbeat presence to community issues that matter. For 18 years he served with other Lewiston […]
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Handy knows about education
I am and have been a public school teacher in Lewiston for all of my career in education (32 years), so it is of great importance to me that the School Committee be fair, open and responsive to educators’ points of view. I want a school board that is truly passionate about education and that […]
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Handy serves with professionalism
As a Lewiston resident, homeowner and art teacher at Lewiston High School, I would like to express my endorsement of Jim Handy for the Lewiston School Committee. Handy has served with integrity and professionalism. He has consistently been a tireless advocate for student achievement and an enthusiastic supporter of the arts. He also supports teachers […]