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Seth Berry
State Representative
House District 67
Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Richmond, and Perkins Township
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Saturday, July 21, 2007

BerryBlog #34

 

Missions Accomplished...      and Still Remaining

Dear Neighbors:

It is amazing that my first session as your State Representative passed by so quickly.  I am proud of much that we accomplished this term in Augusta, and determined to keep us moving forward in the second regular session of the 123rd Legislature. 

I had a significant role in improving the school administrative consolidation plan, and the overwhelmingly bipartisan budget that has determined state spending for the next two years.  Work remains to be done on tax reform and on health care, and I am encouraged by the Governor's commitment to moving these forward in the next few months.

As your legislator, I voted for each of the bills listed to the right.  In some cases, I was also the bill's sponsor or cosponsor.  The list is not comprehensive, so please feel free to contact me for more information. 

Summer is an excellent time for me to help you in dealing with state agencies, or discussing issues in more depth.  Please do not hesitate to call or write.

I will always believe we can do better for Maine's people.  With your support and input, I will continue to move Maine and our region forward.

All the best,

Seth

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HOW BAD IS IT, DOC? -- NY Times Interactive Map of State Budget Shortfalls in the U.S.

Note:  most states have major budget shortfalls.  Those that do not are largely states with strong fossil fuel (TX, AK, WY, WV) or food (IN, SD, OR, WA) based economies.

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Bowdoinham's Steen Farm is for sale , protected by ME Farmland Trust. Click for Press Herald story.

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Seth and his son at a new wind farm in Maine

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS
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Cpl. Cory McCollet of Bowdoin returned home in May from Iraq, & was reunited with daughter Isabella

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Rep. Berry receives the annual Healthy Air Award from the American Lung Association

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Rep. Berry receives award from Major Hatt of the Maine National Guard

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Representatives Standing Up for Children

National Debt Clock (over $140,000 per family... and rising)

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BASIC HEALTH CARE IS A RIGHT -- NOT A PRIVILEGE
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Speaking to Richmond elders on schools, health care and tax fairness (see Seth in the News, 3/5/07).

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