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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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“People in power have a responsibility to listen to constituents and respond to their concerns. This was true when I joined my logging brothers to block the border in 1998, and it's true now — more than 20 years later." Learn more about the blockade and how a small group of people coming together made a huge impact in today's @bangordailynews and stay tuned for the video series that'll we'll be sharing next week. Article link in bio.

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