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Koffee With Katz: Do You Think the A to F School Grading System is a Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Jon James — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:19 +0000

Senator Roger Katz made his weekly Monday stop to see what listeners think about the new A to F grading system for schools. It’s very controversial but, controversy or not, if will help schools improve, maybe it’s worth using… If you want to see how schools in your area did, click here. You’re encouraged to [...]

$1 to $1.50 New Tax on Cigarettes? We Talked About it on Koffee With Katz! [AUDIO]

Jon James — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:23:38 +0000

What do you think about adding another buck or buck 50 to the already pretty hefty cigarette tax? We were surprised by what some callers had to say! At first it seemed like it might be divided by smokers vs. non-smokers, with smokers being the ones not wanting a tax. As we took more and [...]

Koffee With Katz: Should You and I Decide the Fate of Marijuana Legalization?

Jon James — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:24:41 +0000

This morning, Senator Katz said he has to make a decision. How should he vote as a legislator? To allow us to decide the question about the legalization of marijuana (for all purposes) or not. In other words, should the final decision be put in voters’ hands? You’re encouraged to call your representative, email them [...]

Koffee with Katz Previews Week in Senate: No Red Bull for Under 18 Discussed

Jon James — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:12:01 +0000

Interesting things that affect us all being discussed at the state house in Augusta this week….from not allowing anyone under 18 to buy high caffeine drinks to labeling genetically modified foods in supermarkets. Listen to this morning’s “Koffee with Katz” Senator Katz encourages you to get in touch with your legislator and tell them what [...]

Koffee with Katz…'Financial Education' a Part of Mandatory Curriculum? It May Happen! [AUDIO]

Jon James — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:32:14 +0000

I’ve often thought kids would be better off if they had a little financial preparedness for regular life once they’re out of school. If not there, then it WILL happen and, sadly, unlike a poor score on a test, a poor credit score can make your life miserable… Senator Katz encourages you to get in [...]

Maine May Disallow Food Stamp Use for Junk Food; Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Jon James — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:55:41 +0000

Senator Roger Katz joined us this morning with a preview of what’s coming up in the state legislature. Maine is looking to put in a request to the federal government putting restrictions on purchases using EBT cards (food stamps). What do you think about this? Please weigh in. Also, Senator Katz encourages you to get [...]

Maine U.S. Senator King to Host 'Capitol Coffee with Angus'

Renee Nelson — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:21:22 +0000

One of my favorite episodes of 'The West Wing' was about ‘Big Block of Cheese Day.’ The whole point of the episode was that groups that might not normally make it into the White House had a chance to meet with someone in the administration. As much of the staff did not want to do it, in the end, everyone learned something new about the world. Senator Angus King is doing something similar, but with coffee.