From: Lizzy Reinholt [mailto:lreinholt@mainedems.org]
Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 6:23 PM
To: Lizzy Reinholt
Subject: MDP Communications Email

Hey Folks, 

Sorry I've been delinquent on sending these. In this email you will find:

• Press Releases
• Headlines
• The Weekly Radio Address

PRESS RELEASES:

• MEMORANDUM: 100 Days After GOP "Autopsy" Maine Voters Aren't Fooled

VIDEO: 

• Democratic Governors Association "Nothing Change" video featuring Paul LePage
• LePage called out on Andrea Mitchell Report

HEADLINES: 

2014 Election: 

• Poll shows LePage and Michaud neck and neck
• First hints of Michaud momentum
• LePage says he might not seek a second term
• Michaud's gubernatorial campaign committee has noteworthy treasurer

LePage/End of Session:

• In final days of session, Republicans and LePage grow apart
• Maine Voices: Assistant GOP leader: Governor's behavior sets unfortunate tone in Augusta
• Maine budget drama done, it's time for details
• Does Gov. LePage still matter?
• Senate saves program that attracts investments to Maine startup companies
• Energy bill maneuvering stirs new blow up between LePage, Democrats on wind

DOMA: 

• Bill Nemitz: Supreme Court rules for ending the pain
• Overturn of DOMA 'emotional' fore Brewer woman married in March

Other: 

• Campaign to fill Maine District 19 seat heating up
• Senate Oks historic bill offering 'pathway to citizenship' for immigrants
• How passes bill co-sponsored by Michaud forcing military to buy American made sneaker

Maine Legislature

Speaker’s Office

www.speakereves.com

Advance Copy -- Democratic Radio Address Text

EMBARGOED FOR JUNE 29

June 28, 2013

Contact: Jodi Quintero: 841-6279

New laws will help strengthen Maine’s economy and middle class

Speaker Eves:  “While some were itching for a fight and even a crisis, lawmakers found common ground on the biggest challenges facing our state.”

Gridlock, government shutdown, and “do-nothing” politics.

These were the words that spanned the headlines and were uttered in coffee shops around the state as many speculated about the fate of a divided government in Augusta. I’m proud to say Democrats, Republicans, and Independents came together to put those fears to rest this week as we wrapped up our work in Augusta.

Good morning, I’m Speaker of the House Mark Eves of North Berwick. 

While some were itching for a fight and even a crisis, lawmakers found common ground on the biggest challenges facing our state.

Together, Democrats, Republicans and Independents prevented massive property tax hikes, helped workers get the skills they need to compete, and approved a sweeping energy package that will allow Mainers to warm their homes more efficiently and at a lower cost. 

These common sense actions to strengthen Maine’s economy and middle class prevailed over divided government and obstruction.

In a divided government, we showed that with give and take, you can get the job done.  In divided government, you can’t win by demanding all or nothing. 

Because of the bipartisan work we did, more money will go into our classrooms to help our kids, Mainers will have access to lower-cost medicine, infants and toddlers will be protected from harmful chemicals in baby food jar lids and formula cans.

While Governor LePage made every effort to delay and deny healthcare for 70,000 Mainers, we fought hard and came further than we would have ever thought possible.  We passed a bill to accept federal funds to do just that – twice! 

While we fell short of overriding LePage’s veto of this lifesaving measure, we will not stop fighting to ensure more families have access to a family doctor.

As Speaker, I pledge to make this a priority that both parties can get behind next year. We will never stop fighting for health care. 

Time after time, and vote after vote, Democrats stood up for Maine values and successfully blocked proposals that would hurt Maine’s people and our economy. 

We turned back bills that would have eroded the rights of workers and women while advancing measures that would put more money in the pockets of working people. >From minimum wage to climate change, we stood up for Maine values. 

Despite Governor LePage’s record-breaking veto spree, we were able to accomplish a lot.

Democrats will continue to work across the aisle to do what’s right for the people of Maine.

Thank you for listening, I’m Speaker of the House Mark Eves.