AUGUSTA — The opening session of the Legislature on Wednesday was more like a giant family reunion than any sort of serious governing. “Here we are again,” said state Sen. Eric Brakey, R-Auburn. Lawmakers chatted with old friends in the hallways, swapped stories with one another and, for the truly ambitious, searched out possible co-sponsors […]
Jared Golden
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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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They have served the community
I want to recognize the accomplishments of two of Lewiston’s own, who were recently elected to leadership roles in Augusta by their peers. Incoming Assistant Minority Leader Sen. Nate Libby, who I served with on the Lewiston City Council during some difficult years, has the proven track record and ability to work across aisles for […]
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Maine House 60: Jared Golden
Party affiliation: Democrat Clean Election candidate? No
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Bipartisanship still common in Maine
There is a lot of talk about partisanship and dysfunctional government these days. But behind the attention grabbing headlines, the Legislature has compromised and improved state government for the people of Maine. As a first-term lawmaker, I had the opportunity to see this up close with legislation to assist Maine veterans. We passed new laws […]
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Honor to serve with Melaragno
It has been a real honor to serve alongside Gina Melaragno in the State House. She is a strong and passionate representative for her district. She is a leading voice for paying a living wage to working men and women and she fights tirelessly to ensure that they get a fair deal in return for […]
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Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours
AUGUSTA — Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the Legislature will hold constituent office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in the Couture Room at Lewiston Public Library. Sen. Nate Libby will be joined by Reps. Peggy Rotundo, Michel Lajoie, Jared Golden and Heidi Brooks. The office hours provide local residents a […]
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Auburn urged to give rail study a chance
AUBURN — Councilors were told Monday to give a passenger rail study a chance to get started. “We are asking the kind of questions now that will help us form the scope of work and feasibility for future passenger rail,” Rep. Jared Golden, D-Lewiston, told councilors during a Monday night workshop meeting. “I will say […]
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Auburn City Council talks pros, cons of rail study
AUBURN — City councilors indicated support Monday for chipping in $50,000 for a passenger rail study but were concerned about raising that amount in a short time. More than a dozen people expressed views on the topic for about an hour. The issue was not on the council’s agenda for a vote. Action is expected […]
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A burden on Lewiston taxpayers
This is a response to Rep. Jared Golden’s guest column, “Mayor misleading Lewiston residents” (Sun July 31). Golden, along with Reps. Peggy Rotundo and Heidi Brooks, felt that continued monetary support for asylum seekers trumped the fiscal burden placed on Lewiston property taxpayers and voted “yes” on LD 369. LD 369, as originally written, would […]