A popular Lewiston Democrat aims to succeed Sen. Nate Libby, who can not run again due to term limits
Peggy Rotundo
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Golden, Mills have solid track record
I write in strong support of Jared Golden and Janet Mills. I have served with both in the Maine Legislature and watched them build a track record of independence and accomplishment. They are not afraid to do what is right or to hold themselves accountable to the people they represent.Their courage has been tested on […]
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Strong Democratic candidates
Lewiston residents are fortunate to have such a strong slate of local Democratic candidates running for the Maine Legislature this year. I have worked closely with Nate Libby, Jim Handy, Heidi Brooks, Kristen Cloutier and Margaret Craven and know they approach their public service with intelligence, compassion and integrity.They work respectfully with others who hold […]
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Maine people will benefit
I hope voters will join me on Election Day to vote “yes” on Question 2 to expand Medicaid. The stories that people without health care shared with me when I served in the Legislature continue to haunt me: the working woman in her 50s who was diagnosed with cancer, but had no insurance; the student […]
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Support for Handy, Brooks
I am writing to support the election of Jim Handy to represent House District 58 and to re-elect Heidi Brooks to represent House District 61. I have worked with both Handy and Brooks and know that they are dedicated and principled public servants. They understand the struggles of hardworking Lewiston families and are effective in […]
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Fuller — a principled voice
It is my great pleasure to endorse Roger Fuller to take my place in the Maine state House of Representatives. I am confident that he will fight to protect the most vulnerable among us — children, the elderly and those struggling to overcome disabilities. In the current culture of divisive politics, his judgment, integrity and […]
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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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Democrats propose spending $43.8 million of state surplus
AUGUSTA, Maine — Democrats in the Maine Legislature on Tuesday proposed spending $43.8 million on already-approved bills as Republicans stood divided on spending anything at all. It comes as legislators decide whether to spend or save $55 million in projected surplus revenues after Gov. Paul LePage decided not to submit a revised budget in 2016. […]
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Referendum would have the state pay more for education
AUGUSTA — Mainers may be asked to decide a 2016 referendum that would have the state pay more for public education. The extra money would come from those whose incomes are $200,000 or more a year. In 2004, Maine voters passed a referendum saying the state should pay 55 percent of public education costs. “It’s […]
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Rotundo bill wants Maine to study state workers’ salary data
AUGUSTA — A proposal by an influential Democratic lawmaker to study why some state agencies are understaffed could lead to better pay for state workers if the proposal manages to survive votes in the Legislature and the veto pen of Gov. Paul LePage. Rep. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, House chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, told fellow […]