Kenneth Fredette

THE NEXT BILLION DOLLAR STRUCTURAL GAP POSTED PORTLAND PRESS HERALD Here are the cold hard facts: For the past eight years, the budget to operate state government hasgrown by billions of dollars, now currently at roughly $12 billion. Now, expect on September 30, 2026, that the State Budget Officer delivers new forecast showingthe structural gap—the

April 7, 2026 AUGUSTA – State Representative Ken Fredette (R-Newport) is pleased to announce that the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) Work Plan for Calendar Years 2026, 2027 and 2028 is available for review. It contains several area transportation project for our area. The estimated value of work in the plan totals $4.5 billion and

A bond would fund compliance with state mandate that a courthouse be located in Newport. STATE HOUSE – Representative Ken Fredette of Newport today proposed an Amendment to the Governor’s Supplemental Budget that includes a $4 million dollar bond to build a new courthouse in Newport. Rep. Fredette presented his amendment during a meeting of

Legislation proposes long term solution to help ensure local access to the judicial branch STATE HOUSE – Representative Ken Fredette of Newport has filed a bill with the Maine Legislature to save Newport Courthouse. The move comes as the building housing the Newport District Court, at 12 Water Street in Newport, is temporarily closed to

Rep. Ken Fredette wants to hear from local people to help address public safety issues CORINNA – Incoming State Representative Ken Fredette (R-Newport) and local fire departments will be having another meeting about emergency medical service (EMS) issues and the role of local fire departments. Attendees will discuss possible ways to address the public safety