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Yesterday, I joined Speaker Sara Gideon, Maine Senate Democrats and Maine House Democrats on a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar calling for a special enrollment period in the ACA marketplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. From where I stand, we’ll need to exhaust every possible option to get through this public health crisis.
➡️ By allowing Mainers to get health insurance during this crisis, we can increase the number of people who feel comfortable calling their doctor if they develop symptoms so they can get tested and self-quarantine to reduce the spread of this virus.
➡️ It will also allow more Mainers to get the preventive care they need and avoid ending up in our already overwhelmed hospitals.
It’s a simple move that can have major results, which is why my colleagues and I are calling on Secretary Azar to take quick and decisive action.

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Too much information from dozens of sites can get to be a lot. That’s why we’re putting it all in one place.

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Great news! Maine's tax deadline has been moved to July 15. This will hopefully give working folks some peace of mind during this period of uncertainty.

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Stay tuned for this week’s Weekly Update! I’ll travel to some of my favorite spots along my daily walks, including Maine’s only chainsaw museum right here in Allagash.

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Today, my colleagues and I sent a letter to Maine's congressional delegation calling for greater support for Maine small businesses.

We are a small-business state plain and simple. Practically overnight, small businesses all across the state have had to dramatically change the way they do business, and in many cases, close their doors entirely for the sake of public health. Our sole proprietors are in crisis and they desperately need help.

As state lawmakers, we’re calling on the federal delegation to make sure our small business owners can get the help they need. To get through this crisis, we need to look out for one another. We can’t forget and we won’t forget our small business owners, who are an invaluable part of our communities and economy.

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Governor Janet Mills has declared an insurance emergency following the first presumptive positive case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Maine. As presiding officers, Speaker Sara Gideon and I have decided to temporarily end public tours, concerts, events, and other large gatherings in the Hall of Flags. We will also be closing the viewing galleries in both the Senate and the House.
As of now, the seats in the Senate Chamber remain open to the public. The viewing gallery upstairs, which seats more people closer together, will be temporarily closed. Members of the press will still be able to be in the chamber and cover the senate.

It's important for all of us to do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as much as possible. I encourage you to follow Maine CDC, CDC and 211 Maine to stay up-to-date with information on how to keep yourself and your family healthy.

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Thank you, Senator Ned Claxton for fighting on behalf of all Mainers.

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Happy Presidents Day, everyone!

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Today, my friend and colleague Senator Mike Carpenter and I testified in favor of LD 1977, a right to repair bill, which would give Maine consumers the right to repair their electronics.
This bill is about giving consumers the freedom to make choices. Right now, many electronics are only able to be repaired by the manufacturer, which makes it more expensive and time-consuming for Mainers to make repairs — to even something as basic as a phone screen.

This is especially true for rural Mainers, who have so few options to fix their cellphones and laptops. It's time-consuming, expensive, and only benefits big tech at the expense of consumers.

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The infamous Citizens United decision has allowed the wealthy elite and large corporations to put their finger on the scale, tipping it in favor of the candidates and issues that serve their personal interests. That does a disservice to the hardworking people in this state and in this country, who just want a fair shake and a government that has their back.

Thanks to Senator Justin Chenette's leadership and unrelenting commitment, we've passed a robust package of campaign finance reform bills. While we've made progress, there's still work left to do. I will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with my colleagues and champion campaign finance reforms.

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ICYMI: Yesterday, @governorjanetmills, Speaker Sara Gideon and I introduced LD 2007, a bill to improve private health insurance for Maine people and small businesses.

Stay tuned later today to hear my remarks from yesterday's press conference.

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When we said we were going to do everything we can to make health care more affordable and more accessible in Maine, we meant it. I’m proud to stand with @governorjanetmills and Speaker Sara Gideon to introduce a bill to lower the cost of health care. With this bill, we begin to take the marketplace out of the hands of folks in Washington D.C. and put Maine people in charge.

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As the second regular session of the 129th Legislature convenes today, we in the legislature have a chance to start fresh, roll up our sleeves and pick up where we left off last session. Thank you to everyone who spoke to us over the past few months. We couldn't do our work without you.

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Local businesses are so important to every community in our state. This Saturday and every Saturday after that, let's show our support.

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! I am especially grateful this year for the ability to serve you all in the Maine Legislature. It’s a true honor.

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Here are a some moments from town halls we’ve held as a part of the Fighting For Maine Agenda. I want to thank everyone who shared their stories with us these past couple of months. We could not do what we do in the legislature without you.

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Yesterday, as a part of the #Fighting4Maine agenda, I joined Sen. Eloise Vitelli and the Sagadahoc County delegation in Topsham to tour Lee Toyota. We had the opportunity to talk with workers and learn more about how Lee Toyota serves its customers, community and employees. Thank you to Adam Lee for giving us a tour and sharing more about the challenges and opportunities facing businesses in Maine. #mepolitics

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Maine AFL-CIO (@maineaflcio) and Maine State Employees Association, SEIU Local 1989 (@mseaseiu1989) have both released their legislative scorecards for the first session of the Legislature. I am proud to report that I received a 100 percent score on both counts.

Thanks to the both organizations for their continued support of working people across this state.

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By the time I was working in the woods, large landowners had already systematically stripped away workers' rights by making loggers and haulers independent contractors instead of employees. At the time, folks had no idea how it would threaten our livelihoods.
Watch Part One of a three-part series on the 1998 Border Blockade on our Facebook page.

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