Hello, this is Dick Pickett, the State Representative from Dixfield. Just last week, the Governor’s Energy Office announced that the statewide average cash price for No. 2 heating oil was $2.61 per gallon, the lowest statewide average price since December 2017.  This is 8 to 13% lower than last year at this time. That is certainly good news to Mainers dreading the beginning of the 2019/2020 heating season. Similarly, the recent dip… Read More

Hello, this is Representative Will Tuell of East Machias. I am not usually critical, but last week’s special session has me shaking my head in disappointment. Governor Mills herself stated: “I’m sorry it’s come to this. I’m kind of sorry I called them in.” With proper planning and foresight, the Governor and her administration could have either seen this outcome as inevitable, or avoided it altogether. After the Legislature passed an $8… Read More

Hello, this is Representative Kathleen Dillingham of Oxford, the Republican Leader of the Maine House. Since our last address, Governor Mills has called the Legislature back for a Special Session on Monday, August 26. The stated purpose is to consider bond proposals and two other pieces of legislation, one concerning the Franklin County Commissioners and another dealing with the Ocean School in Searsport.  This one-day Special Session will cost Maine taxpayers approximately… Read More

Hello, I’m Justin Fecteau, the State Representative in District 86, representing part of Augusta. Previous Republican radio addresses have focused on the negative consequences of one-party rule: Runaway spending Extreme proposals to restrict our freedoms Favoring national special interest agendas over Maine people AND… the lack of clear priorities instead of favoring our seniors, roads and disadvantaged Maine citizens This week, I want to talk to you about two bills that Republicans… Read More

Hello, I’m David Haggan, the State Representative in District 101, representing Newburgh and Hampden. This week, I want to talk to you about a very serious issue that needs to be addressed. It’s an issue that highlights the biggest difference between Legislative Republicans and Democrats. Priorities I believe we should be helping Mainers who are the most in need first.  Those in greatest need, are those who cannot take care of themselves…. Read More

Welcoming people to our country who are seeking a better life and the protection of the rule of law, away from the tyranny they faced at home, is part of America’s founding. Governor Mills has acknowledged that Maine Emergency Management and Centers for Disease Control resources are not adequate. She is urging the federal government to consider Portland’s situation when distributing emergency funds. Which is why it is important to move forward… Read More

Governor Mills, we believe you made an honest mistake, please tell us how you plan to fix it? Mistake on bill providing emergency funding for nursing homes could result in facilities closing this summer STATEHOUSE – Legislative Republicans are calling on Governor Janet Mills to provide a solution to a mistake made by her office that could result in the closure of additional nursing and residential care facilities this summer and fall…. Read More

Hello, this is Representative Trey Stewart of Presque Isle, the Assistant Republican Leader of the Maine House. The first session of the 129th Legislature has now adjourned. Previous Republican Radio Addresses have outlined our concerns with the massive, unsustainable budget that Governor Mills and Democratic majorities in the House and Senate just passed.  Other addresses have focused on onerous new regulations on small businesses, limits on personal freedoms, or absurd ideas promoted… Read More

State Budget Includes Republican Proposal for Property Tax Relief Hello, this is Representative Dennis Keschl from Belgrade. I am a member of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee, and the Town Manager for the Town of Belgrade. Just this week, the Appropriations Committee completed its work on a proposed two-year budget. Several previous Republican radio addresses have outlined serious concerns about the proposal submitted by Governor Mills.  Among those concerns were: The Governor proposed… Read More

Lobbyists, union bosses and national special interest groups keep winning on issues like these: National Popular Vote – 8 Democrats changed their votes to nullify the Constitution and shift power from Maine voters to big cities (Roll Call #230). The power to elect our President may ultimately be controlled by as few as 11 states. More ethanol for our lungs, environment and engines – 50 Democrats changed their votes (Roll Call #89)… Read More