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Happy Thanksgiving
This week marks our oldest of traditions, dating back to 1621, Thanksgiving. This is representative Rick Mason of Lisbon with a Thanksgiving message from the Maine House Republicans. In spite of all that we are experiencing, Mainers and Americans have so much to be thankful for. We are truly lucky to be here in this […]
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On Veterans Day we pause to express our gratitude
The people of Maine have always answered our nation’s call to service. From the Battle of Machias, to the Battle of Gettysburg, or to shores beyond our own, we know that our grit, work ethic, and cold winters have grown our Maine heroes. This is Representative Elect Benjamin Hymes with the Weekly Republican Radio Address […]
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Higher September prices cost Maine Families an extra $572 a month more
than last yearSeptember Consumer Price Index numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics areout, and things have gone from bad to worse for Maine families already strugglingwith higher prices. According to analysis from the Joint Economic Committee(JEC), higher prices for everyday goods means that the average Maine householdspent an extra $572 a month more in September than […]
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Heating Season is here, along with rising prices
Home heating season is here and fuel prices are rising in Maine. The news is bad, especially for Maine’s most vulnerable citizens. This is Representative Abigail Griffin, of Levant, with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. I don’t have to remind listeners that heating oil prices were almost two dollars a gallon less when President Biden […]
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Higher August prices cost Maine Families an extra $566 a month more than last year
August Consumer Price Index numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are out,and the news is not good for Maine families already struggling with higher prices. According to analysis from Joint Economic Committee (JEC), higher prices foreveryday goods means that the average Maine household spent an extra $566 amonth more in August than a year […]
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Things are bad enough, now our lobster industry is under attack
This is Representative Laurel Libby of Auburn with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. High energy costs, high taxes, and unprecedented cost increases for everyday items like food, are making Maine increasingly unaffordable for the people who live here. Even though Democrats are firmly in control of our government, Maine House Republicans have done our best […]
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Governor Mills’ pursuit of California-Style electric vehicle mandates will hurt Mainers, do little to address climate change
High energy costs are making Maine increasingly unaffordable for people of average means. Misguided state energy policies are contributing to the problem of high energy costs and are making a bad situation even worse. This is Representative Steve Foster of Dexter with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. Governor Mills is committed to California-style electric vehicle […]
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Higher prices cost Maine Families an extra $556 a month more in July than last year
July Consumer Price Index numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics are out, and they are not encouraging. According to analysis from Joint Economic Committee (JEC), higher prices for everyday goods means that the average Maine household spent an extra $556 a month more in July than a year ago. That translates to Maine households […]
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Legislative Republicans are focused on addressing the immediate problems facing Mainers
This is Representative Bruce Bickford, of Auburn, with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. Previous radio addresses have focused on identifying the immediate problems facing Mainers in the form of rising prices and how they are making life increasingly difficult for Maine citizens to live, work, and raise a family here. We have also identified solutions, […]
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Pain at the Pump, and Throughout the Economy, is Self-Inflicted
This is Representative Dick Bradstreet, of Vassalboro, with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. By now, listeners are well aware of the misery being inflicted upon consumers by high gasoline and fuel prices, and price increases in everyday staples. Everything costs more with no end in sight. Just this past week, the consumer price index inflation […]