Today was a very productive day. 2 more of my bills were approved today in different committees, both with bipartisan unanimous support. 1. A bill to allow health insurers to sell a zero deductible health insurance plans to the large group purchaser market - more than 50

BREAKING: Kentucky Derby winner Sovreignty turns down a meeting with Trump. Asked why…’If I wanted to see a horse’s ass, I would have come in second!’

I want to thank the Senate and my Republican colleague, Sen. Marianne Moore for helping to pass my bill - LD 792- An Act to Fund Medical Research and Cancer Prevention today on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 23 to 10. The bill now goes to the House. The bill would provide

The first official portrait of Pope Leo XIV. #PopeLeoXIV

Dear MAGA, You hated Pope Francis. You hate Pope Leo XIV. You hate ideals taught by Jesus Christ, like loving thy neighbor, feeding the poor, and treating immigrants (strangers) with kindness. Maybe you're not as Christian as you say. Maybe the problem is YOU. Think about it.

An excerpt of my testimony this morning to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on the multiple reports of deficiencies in child protection efforts and why an Inspector General is needed to protect Maine children and families. #dhhs #maine

Pope Leo XIV in first formal address to the College of Cardinals outlines the agenda for his Pontificate: "I would like us to renew together today our complete commitment to the path that the universal Church has now followed for decades in the wake of the Second Vatican Council.

This week I will be circulating to my legislative colleagues in both the House and Senate and in both parties a letter to go to the Appropriations Committee to restore student assistance to thousands of otherwise eligible for aid students at Maine's private universities who were

“We know what the problems are. We've seen them firsthand. Now we need to start the phase of, 'What are we going to do to solve the problem?'” Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, said. newscentermaine.com/article/news/l…

Earlier this week, I attended the Annual Maine Law Enforcement Memorial ceremony near the Capitol. Honoring each year law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. More than 90 have died in the line of duty in Maine since our State's establishment in 1820.

Legislative Notes: Yesterday in the Senate I moved the ought not to pass report on a bill that would allow municipalities to decide whether non-citizens could come to their town or not. I reminded the rest of the Senate that every single legal immigrant that comes to America

"...we are thankful for Baldacci’s leadership in bringing LD 1423 forward, and to the committee for their openness to supporting changes brought by the business community that we believe will strengthen the program from the outset. Baldacci has proven to be a thoughtful leader

When I go to work in the Maine Senate every day, my primary focus is on creating jobs, raising incomes, improving health outcomes, and raising educational standards for Mainers. JOE = JOBS and the Environment, too. ##mepolitics

Last night’s murders at the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. are the latest act of despicable antisemitism and hate directed towards the Jewish community. I pray for the Jewish community and recommit to the security and safety of the Jewish people all across the world.

On behalf of our community and our state I am submiting this Sentiment to the Senate for approval to have the House and Senate pause in a moment of understanding and prayer to honor the memory of the late Lieutenant William " Billy" Van Peursem who served all of us for more than

Today, the Senate passed a bill I cosponsored ( Rep.Amy Roeder lead sponsor) to significantly improve the retirement benefits of firefighters at Bangor International Airport that are under the employment of the State of Maine and the National Guard. #bangorhometownusa

After a tie vote yesterday, the Senate voted 18 to 17 to indefinitely postpone our effort to consider train service for Orono, Bangor, Waterville, Augusta area, and Lewiston. As I told the Senate today, this has been indefinitely postponed by intransigent bureaucrats for 20