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NATHAN M. CARLOW STATE REPRESENTATIVE

NATHAN M. CARLOW STATE REPRESENTATIVE 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 (207) 287-1440 (207) 287-1449 (FAX) 2 STATE HOUSE STATION AUGUSTA, MAINE 04333-0002 (207) 287-1440 (207) 287-1449 (FAX)

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Dear Friends: Thank you for re-electing me to serve as your State Representative for a second term. Serving as your voice at the State House is a responsibility that I take very seriously, and I am honored by your continued faith and trust. In December of last year, the Speaker of the House appointed me to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, this appointment to one of the most influential policy and oversight committees in the Legislature will give our community a seat at the table as the State makes crucial investments in our economy, schools, and infrastructure. I will be working diligently and on a bipartisan basis to ensure that the priorities of our community are taken into consideration as we undertake the work of crafting the next budget, while also being mindful of the excessive government spending over the last several years, and the financial impact this spending has had on taxpayers. So far this year, I have introduced several pieces of legislation designed to promote industrial arts education throughout the State (LD 617 & LD 1020), strengthen parental involvement in their child’s education (LD 1196), saving taxpayer money by allowing the Town of Hollis to use TIF revenue for construction or renovation of a new town office (LD 286), and to protect and preserve confidential records maintained by the State by banning the use of TikTok on government owned devices (LD 1007). These bills are pending in the committee process, and I will keep you updated on their status throughout the rest of the Session. Recently, the Legislature approved Governor Mills’ $9.9 billion partisan budget bill. Unfortunately, not one Democrat in the Legislature supported a Republican tax-cut plan that would have given $200 million back to low- and middle-income Mainers. As if this spending wasn’t enough, the Democrat majority is working at lightning pace to craft a second spending plan that is estimated to cost the taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, however, I will continue fighting for tax relief for our neighbors who are most in need of it. As the legislative session progress, I would be happy to keep you up to date on happenings your State House. Please consider following my Facebook page “Representative Nathan Carlow,” or send me questions, comments, or concerns to my email, Nathan.Carlow@legislature.maine.gov. Thank you again, it is an honor to represent you in Augusta. I wish you all a safe, healthy, and prosperous year. Sincerely, Dear Friends: Thank you for re-electing me to serve as your State Representative for a second term. Serving as your voice at the State House is a responsibility that I take very seriously, and I am honored by your continued faith and trust. In December of last year, the Speaker of the House appointed me to the Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs, this appointment to one of the most influential policy and oversight committees in the Legislature will give our community a seat at the table as the State makes crucial investments in our economy, schools, and infrastructure. I will be working diligently and on a bipartisan basis to ensure that the priorities of our community are taken into consideration as we undertake the work of crafting the next budget, while also being mindful of the excessive government spending over the last several years, and the financial impact this spending has had on taxpayers. So far this year, I have introduced several pieces of legislation designed to promote industrial arts education throughout the State (LD 617 & LD 1020), strengthen parental involvement in their child’s education (LD 1196), saving taxpayer money by allowing the Town of Hollis to use TIF revenue for construction or renovation of a new town office (LD 286), and to protect and preserve confidential records maintained by the State by banning the use of TikTok on government owned devices (LD 1007). These bills are pending in the committee process, and I will keep you updated on their status throughout the rest of the Session. Recently, the Legislature approved Governor Mills’ $9.9 billion partisan budget bill. Unfortunately, not one Democrat in the Legislature supported a Republican tax-cut plan that would have given $200 million back to low- and middle-income Mainers. As if this spending wasn’t enough, the Democrat majority is working at lightning pace to craft a second spending plan that is estimated to cost the taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, however, I will continue fighting for tax relief for our neighbors who are most in need of it. As the legislative session progress, I would be happy to keep you up to date on happenings your State House. Please consider following my Facebook page “Representative Nathan Carlow,” or send me questions, comments, or concerns to my email, Nathan.Carlow@legislature.maine.gov. Thank you again, it is an honor to represent you in Augusta. I wish you all a safe, healthy, and prosperous year. Sincerely,

Nathan M. Carlow State Representative Nathan M. Carlow State Representative

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