James Thorne

The Second Regular Session of the 131st Legislature reconvenes in January 2024. Between now and then, our citizen legislature is focused on constituent work and committee meetings. Since our break in July, legislators have had committee meetings on a number of important topics.  These include: I serve on the Marine Resources and Inland Fisheries and …

Legislature reconvenes in January, but committee and constituent work continues Read More »

The Legislature is adjourned until January 2024. Unfortunately, it did so without lowering income taxes, despite voting to spend $10.3 billion of our money. The budget that was passed eliminated the senior property tax stabilization program. Because the budget does not address the needs of all Mainers, especially those struggling to pay bills, I voted …

Seniors may be eligible for tax refunds, even if they aren’t required to file Maine tax returns Read More »

The Legislature continued its work in June after adjourning in March, then immediately going into Special Session in order to prevent a Republican backed income tax proposal that would have returned some of the projected surplus to taxpayers by lowering income tax rates. Although I am disappointed that money has not been returned to taxpayers, …

Bipartisan work results in long-term funding solution for our transportation network   Read More »

On Memorial Day we gather together to recognize the sacrifices of veterans, military families, and families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This is Representative Jim Thorne of Carmel with the Weekly Republican Radio Address. While many of us find our own unique mark we choose to leave on the world, we should all …

Memorial Day – May 29, 2023 Read More »

State government continues to grow rapidly because it takes in too much money from individuals and families struggling to make ends meet. Many people are hurting because of rising costs for energy, gasoline, food, utilities, and everything else needed to live in Maine.    In January it cost an additional $625 a month more than …

Income tax relief – If not now, when? Read More »

On December 7, 2022 members of the 131st Legislature raised their right hand and swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. I again thank those who placed their trust in me over the next two years. I will do my best to represent everyone, regardless of political party or persuasion.  The Legislature is now if …

New Legislature Passed Energy Bill, is Focused on State Budget Read More »

On December 7, 2022 members of the 131st Legislature raised their right hand and swore an oath to uphold the Constitution. I again thank those who placed their trust in me over the next two years. I will do my best to represent everyone, regardless of political party or persuasion.  The first legislative day is …

High energy costs will need to be addressed when the Legislature reconvenes Read More »

LD 56 (HP31) An Act to Provide Free Admission to State Parks and Historic Sites for the Spouses and Children of Veterans Holding Free Day Use Passes LD 69 (HP44) An Act to Improve Electrical Supply Cost Transparency LD 126 (SP65) An Act to Improve the Fairness of Adaptive Management Study Moose Hunt Permits by …

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