As Maine students head back to school, I want to wish them, their teachers, and their families a safe, successful, and rewarding school year. And as we begin a new academic year, I hope the coming year also brings a new administration in Augusta committed to changing course and giving our teachers the support and […]

Hello, this is Representative Nancy Theriault of Millinocket with this week’s Republican Address. It is both a tremendous honor and humbling responsibility to serve as Maine’s newest State Representative after being elected in a special election to complete the term of the late Representative Kathy Javner. Representative Javner served the people of House District 29 […]

Hi, this is Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham of Winter Harbor with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. Imagine you are on a boat that is taking on water. The passengers — Maine taxpayers — are desperately bailing water just to keep the boat afloat. You want to inspect the boat, find out where the water is […]

Hi, this is Representative Mark Blier of Buxton with the Weekly Republican Address. Later this month, the State of Maine will begin mailing one-time $300 affordability checks to eligible residents. Let’s call these payments what they are: an election-year vote-buying scheme. These checks were included in Governor Janet Mills’ final budget proposal during an election […]

Hi, this is Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith of Palermo with the Weekly Republican Address. This past week, the Great American Fair was held in Washington, D.C., as part of our nation’s 250th anniversary celebration—a showcase of the people, history, and traditions that make America exceptional. Every state was invited to participate with its […]

Hello, this is Representative Amanda Collamore with this week’s Republican Address. As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, it’s worth taking a moment to reflect on something that often gets overlooked. If you turn on the television or scroll through social media, it’s easy to believe America is defined by division, dysfunction, and decline. We […]

This is Representative Steve Bishop of Bucksport with the Weekly Republican Address. Last year, I stood here in Bucksport discussing a national survey that ranked Maine’s infrastructure the worst in the nation. CNBC’s annual Top States for Business report gave Maine an “F” and ranked us dead last among all 50 states. Legislative Republicans have been […]

Hi, this is Assistant House Republican Leader Katrina Smith of Palermo with this week’s Republican Address. Tuesday was Election Day, but for many races, Mainers still don’t know who won. Think about that for a moment. People cast their ballots on Tuesday, yet the results of some elections may not be known for days or […]

Hi, this is Representative Irene Gifford of Lincoln. And I’m Representative Jim Thorne of Carmel with the Weekly Republican Address. As Memorial Day approaches, communities across Maine and our nation will gather at cemeteries, monuments, churches, and town squares to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice to […]

I’m Representative Randy Greenwood of Wales with the Weekly Republican Address. I speak not just as a policymaker, but as a parent. Like so many across Maine, I want my kids to build their future here—not feel forced to leave. But that’s exactly what’s happening. Young Mainers aren’t asking for handouts. They want a fair […]