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PRESS RELEASE: "We Can Win This Election!"
Date: June 7, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
PRESS RELEASE: "We Can Win This Election!"
View News DetailsWMTW News Interview - Matt Jacobson
Date: June 6, 2010Author: WMTW-TV
Matt Jacobson was interviewed for WMTW-TV News jus...
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson Television Ad: "Choices"
Date: June 3, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
The second TV commercial for the Matt Jacobson Cam...
View News DetailsWCSH/WLBZ Televised Debate - Part One
Date: June 3, 2010Author: WCSH/WLBZ
Watch the WCSH/WLBZ Republican Debate Part One Here
View News DetailsWCSH/WLBZ Televised Debate - Part Two
Date: June 3, 2010Author: WCSH/WLBZ
Watch Part Two of the WCSH/WLBZ TV Republican Debate Here
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson Television Ad: "Qualifications"
Date: June 1, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
Matt Jacobson is on the air across Maine with his first Television Commercial:
View News DetailsLEWISTON SUN JOURNAL Guest Column: Too many people trapped on Welfare
Date: May 30, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
This is a more detailed column addressing Maine's Welfare poverty trap - that keeps too many Maine people in poverty.
View News DetailsBANGOR DAILY NEWS: "Cruising For Cash"
Date: May 30, 2010Author: Bangor Daily News Staff
This BDN Editorial highlights one of Matt Jacobson's plans for job growth, and says
View News DetailsJacobson shares Ellsworth American endorsement
Date: May 27, 2010Author: The Ellsworth American
Jacobson shares Ellsworth American endorsement
View News DetailsTIMES RECORD Guest Column: "Too many Mainers trapped on welfare"
Date: May 27, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
Matt Jacobson responds to a TIMES RECORD column taking issue with his position that the Maine Government traps people in poverty.
View News DetailsFREE PRESS Profile: Republican Matt Jacobson
Date: May 27, 2010Author: Christine Parrish
Here is a Candidate Profile of Matt jacobson which appeared in the FREE PRESS, which serves MidCoast Maine
View News DetailsSANFORD NEWS Profile - Jacobson: After jobs and opportunities, the rest is easy
Date: May 27, 2010Author: Ellen W. Todd
Matt Jacobson met with SANFORD NEWS writer Ellen W. Todd, and she filed this Candidate Profile
View News DetailsVIDEO: WCSH-TV Story on Matt Jacobson
Date: May 24, 2010Author: Don Carrigan
Don Carrigan of WCSH was on the campaign trail with Matt Jacobson last week and filed this report.
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson Convention Speech - Part One
Date: May 19, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
Here is the Maine Republican Convention Speech by Matt Jacobson
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson Convention Speech - Part Two
Date: May 19, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
Here is the Maine Republican Convention Speech by Matt Jacobson
View News DetailsPRESS HERALD Profile: GOP's Jacobson knows businesses, gets results
Date: May 19, 2010Author: Matt Wickenheiser
This thorough profile of gubernatorial candidate Matt Jacobson explains Why he is running and What he will do as Maine's next Governor
View News DetailsWMTW-TV Profile: Matt Jacobson
Date: May 18, 2010Author: Keith Baldi, WMTW-TV News
Matt Jacobson spoke with Keith Baldi of WMTW-TV for this new profile on his race for Maine Governor
View News DetailsVIDEO: Inside Maine Business Interview
Date: May 17, 2010Author: Kim Lindlof
Matt Jacobson was interviewed by Kim Lindlof about his solutions to Maine's Economic problems.
View News DetailsVIDEO: Meet the Candidates for Public Office - Matt Jacobson
Date: May 14, 2010Author: Tom Saviello, UMF
Matt Jacobson spoke with Tom Saviello's class at UMF.
View News DetailsAUDIO: Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Jacobson on Jobs and the Economy
Date: May 14, 2010Author: Susan Sharon - Maine Public Radio
Matt Jacobson discusses Maine economic development and job creation with Susan Sharon of Maine Public Radio.
View News DetailsJacobson Campaign Rebukes DC-based Special Interests
Date: May 13, 2010Author: Staff
Jacobson Campaign Rebukes Washington, DC-based Special Interests Attempting to Influence Maine Elections
View News DetailsPROFILE: Bangor Daily News Article on Matt Jacobson
Date: May 12, 2010Author: Christopher Cousins
This profile of Matt Jacobson was written by BDN reporter Christopher Cousins after he spent a day with Matt on the campaign trail.
View News DetailsVIDEO: The Great Debate - Highlights
Date: May 10, 2010Author: WGME-TV
Watch Matt Jacobson in these Highlights from The Great Debate, which aired on WGME-TV on Friday night, May 7.
View News DetailsCONVENTION ADDRESS - May 8, 2010
Date: May 8, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
This is the text of Matt Jacobson's address to the Maine Republican Convention on Saturday, May 8, 2010
View News DetailsPROFILE - Portland Press Herald Article and Video of Matt Jacobson
Date: May 8, 2010Author: Portland Press Herald Editorial Board
Matt Jacobson met with the Editors of the PRESS HERALD, KENNEBEC JOURNAL and the SENTINEL and they published this profile and video.
View News DetailsYORK WEEKLY Article: Focus On State's Strengths
Date: May 4, 2010Author: Deborah McDermott
Read a new YORK WEEKLY profile of Matt Jacobson
View News DetailsWVOM Radio Interview
Date: May 2, 2010Author: George Hale and Ric Tyler
George Hale and Ric Tyler recently had Matt Jacobson in the studio for an excellent, in-depth interview
View News DetailsGUEST COLUMN: Focus On Student Performance
Date: April 28, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
In this BANGOR DAILY NEWS Guest Column, Matt Jacobson clarifies his focus and emphasis on Maine Education
View News DetailsPRESS RELEASE: Jacobson Comments on Maine Labor Dispute
Date: April 23, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
Matt Jacobson comments on the Democrat Candidates boycotting WGME-TV over Labor Dispute
View News DetailsVIDEO: "207" Interview with Matt Jacobson
Date: April 21, 2010Author: WCSH-TV
Matt Jacobson was a guest on
View News DetailsRADIO INTERVIEW: Matt Jacobson on Drive Time Bangor
Date: April 20, 2010Author: Drive Time Bangor
Matt Jacobson on Drive Time Bangor
View News DetailsWVII-TV Interview with Matt Jacobson
Date: April 13, 2010Author: WVII-TV
Matt Jacobson was interviewed for WVII-TV News (Bangor)
View News DetailsPRESS RELEASE: Matt Jacobson Comments on the RGA in Maine
Date: April 8, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
Matt Jacobson welcomes the RGA to Maine's Governor's race.
View News DetailsFour contenders in governor's race likely to qualify for public financing
Date: April 1, 2010Author: Susan Cover
In this PRESS HERALD story about politicians getting "clean elections" funds, Matt Jacobson is quoted as an opponent to this use of taxes.
View News DetailsLetter to Editor: Jacobson Means Jobs
Date: March 31, 2010Author: Brian Hamel
The letter ran in the PRESQUE ISLE STAR HERALD
View News DetailsGiant Greenhouses Mean Flavorful Tomatoes All Year
Date: March 31, 2010Author: Chris Ladd, NEW YORK TIMES
This NEW YORK TIMES article features a company that Maine & Company has worked with - Backyard Farms of Madison. Real, Private-Sector Jobs!
View News DetailsCandidate touts experience
Date: March 25, 2010Author: Mario Moretto
This MAINECAMPUS story reports on Matt Jacobson's meeting with the General Student Senate
View News DetailsPRESS RELEASE: Matt Jacobson Tours the SONS2010 Exercise in Portland
Date: March 24, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson for Governor Campaign
Matt Jacobson visits the Spill of National Significance exercise - a vital role the next Governor of Maine.
View News DetailsPRESS RELEASE: Matt Jacobson is on the June 8 Republican Ballot
Date: March 15, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson for Governor
Matt Jacobson is officially on the June 8 Republican Primary Ballot
View News DetailsChange Medicaid for Real Savings
Date: March 10, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
In this PORTLAND PRESS HERALD guest column, Matt Jacobson outlines real-world solutions to Maine's Medicaid problem.
View News DetailsIn The Arena - Matt Jacobson on WCSH/WLBZ TV
Date: March 4, 2010Author: Pat Callaghan
Anchor Pat Callaghan's detailed interview with Matt Jacobson
View News DetailsJacobson Campaign Collecting Nominating Petition Signatures Thursday Morning, 3/4
Date: March 3, 2010Author: Staff
Local Locations available Thursday Morning for Signing Matt's Petitions
View News DetailsJacobson touts experience in Maine business
Date: February 25, 2010Author: Michael Shepherd
This interview with Matt Jacobson ran in the college newspaper, The Maine Campus,
View News DetailsGubernatorial Candidate Meets County Constituents
Date: February 10, 2010Author: Scott Mitchell Johnson
Matt Jacobson profiled in the PRESQUE ISLE STAR HERALD
View News DetailsWhere Is the Concern for Our Veterans?
Date: February 5, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
This TIMES RECORD guest column by Matt Jacobson addresses critical decisions for Veterans' health care in Maine; and a common-sense solution to the pr
View News DetailsJacobson Releases Plan for a New Maine
Date: January 31, 2010Author: Staff
This is my plan for a new Maine. It starts with the premise that attracting, creating and keeping jobs in Maine is the foundation for bringing hope an
View News DetailsGovernor Candidates Disclose Finances
Date: January 20, 2010Author: Glenn Adams The Associated Press
This Associated Press article reports the December 31 fundraising totals. Matt Jacobson has strong support and the momentum is growing in 2010.
View News DetailsRiding the New Conservative Wave to the Blaine House (ME-Gov.)
Date: January 18, 2010Author: Blog Post by NickLevi86
This RedState.com blog writer takes a look at the Senate race in Massachusetts and makes some observations about the conservative candidates running for the Blaine House.
View News DetailsGOP Gubernatorial Candidate Matt Jacobson Stresses Jobs,
Date: January 18, 2010Author: Fred Hastings, Downeast Coastal Press
Matt Jacobson met with the people from Downeast Coastal Press while in Washington County last week to discuss his campaign for the Blaine House. This article summarizes their discussions
View News DetailsJacobson attends
Date: January 12, 2010Author: Jacobson for Governor
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The 10th Amendment and health care
Date: January 10, 2010Author: Matt Jacobson
In this LEWISTON SUN JOURNAL guest column, Matt Jacobson writes that our Founders counted on the states' ability to learn from each other’s policy experiments and replicate the ideas that work (and avoid the ideas that don’t work). The advantages of this process are being ignored in the Washington-mandated health care “reforms,” and, unfortunately, some ideas that have already failed at the state level (like Dirigo-Health) are included in the national plans.
View News DetailsJacobson tells Press Herald: Budget Proposal is Fundamentally Dishonest
Date: December 21, 2009Author: Matt Weickenheiser; Portland Press Herald
Matt Jacobson, a Republican candidate from Cumberland, said he was disappointed in the proposal because of the "fundamental dishonesty" inherent in the process. First, he said, the revenue projections the budget is based on appear flawed. And Jacobson, like several candidates, took issue with the plan to rely on $35 million in federal money for Health and Human Services.
View News DetailsRELEASE: Jacobson Wins Wager with Rowe: Photo on Wednesday for Army/Navy Game Challenge
Date: December 14, 2009Author: Jacobson for Governor
This Wednesday, December 16th at 1:30 p.m., Major General John W. Libby, Adjutant General of the Maine National Guard, will host the two candidates at his office at Camp Keyes in Augusta for an official photo and exchange of Army and Navy jerseys in honor and recognition of our veterans. Mr. Rowe will don a Navy jersey for the photo.
View News DetailsBusiness Advocates Urge Panel to Streamline Regulatory System
Date: December 14, 2009Author: AJ Higgins, Maine Public Broadcasting
Matt talks to MPBN's A.J. Higgins about how streamlining the regulatory system would spur economic growth in Maine.
View News DetailsJacobson Challenges Rowe in Army/Navy Game
Date: December 8, 2009Author: Susan Cover, Kennebec Journal
Jacobson issues Rowe Army/Navy challenge By Susan...
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson on WGAN's "Inside Maine with Phil Harriman"
Date: December 5, 2009Author: Phil Harriman
AUDIO INTERVIEW - Click link to hear
View News DetailsBoston Globe: Matt featured in article on NE Governors Races
Date: November 25, 2009Author: Sasha Issenberg, Boston Globe
“We’re talking about jobs and solutions, and seeing the results from Virginia and New Jersey proves it works,’’ said Matt Jacobson, the president of Maine & Company, a business group, and one of 22 announced candidates for the state’s governorship.
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson Attending Republican Governors Association Meeting
Date: November 19, 2009AUSTIN, TX - Maine gubernatorial candidate Matt Jacobson is in Austin, Texas for the annual meeting of the Republican Governors Association. Jacobson has been meeting with the Republican Governors and Governors-elect regarding some of the innovative policy solutions being implemented at the state level. The event is also a celebration of the recent Republican gubernatorial wins in Virginia and New Jersy, as well as a planning session for the 37 upcoming Governors races in 2010.
View News DetailsMainers Need Business Experience in Next Governor, Not Career Politicians
Date: November 16, 2009Portland, ME - Maine Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Jacobson today released a statement regarding the entry of former Maine House Speaker John Richardson into the Maine gubernatorial campaign. Maine now has three former Democrat Speakers of the House, a former state attorney general, the President of the Senate and a former staffer from the Carter administration running for governor in 2010.
View News DetailsEconomy the Focus at Kittery Campaign Stop
Date: November 6, 2009Author: Seacoast Online
KITTERY, Maine — "We can do better."
That was the message delivered again and again by Matt Jacobson on Thursday afternoon, when the Republican candidate for governor visited elderly residents of the Kittery Estates retirement community.
Jacobson Appoints Becker as Campaign Manager
Date: November 5, 2009Author: Jacobson For Governor
PORTLAND, ME - Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Jacobson today announced that the campaign has appointed former Maine Heritage Policy Center President Bill Becker as campaign manager.
View News Details125 Jobs created; 500 anticipated from PlumChoice--new company to Scarborough
Date: October 14, 2009125 new jobs done...thousands to go...and Matt can get it done. Jacobson is all about results for Maine's economy and this is just the beginning.
Jacobson Signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge
Date: October 14, 2009Author: Americans for Tax Reform
Americans for Tax Reform releases statement regarding the taxpayer protection pledge in Maine.
View News DetailsPutting the Punch in Pellets
Date: September 8, 2009Author: Mainebiz
International WoodFuels President Steve Mueller sees a budding market for his wood-based fuel
View News DetailsAugusta Insider interview with Matt Jacobson
Date: July 16, 2009Author: Augusta Insider
Augusta Insider, a blog covering politics in Maine and from away, sits down with Matt Jacobson.
View News DetailsJacobson seeks seat to build business
Date: June 26, 2009Author: Scarborough Leader
The Scarborough Leader profiles gubernatorial candidate Matt Jacobson.
View News DetailsMaine Police Run for Special Olympics
Date: June 3, 2009Author: Portsmouth Herald
Matt Jacobson runs alongside Kittery Police Officers during the 25th annual torch run for Special Olympics.
View News DetailsJobs, Jobs, Jobs
Date: May 21, 2009Author: Wiscasset Newspaper
The Wiscasset Newspaper weighs in on Matt Jacobson's talk at the Montsweag Roadhouse in late May.
View News DetailsLetter to the editor supports Matt Jacobson
Date: May 17, 2009Author: Portland Press Herald
"Jacobson would make an excellent governor..."
View News DetailsJacobson announces gubernatorial candidacy
Date: May 16, 2009Author: Village Soup
Matt Jacobson announced his candidacy for Governor of Maine last week at Ocean Gateway.
View News DetailsPortland Press Herald covers Jacobson for Governor announcement
Date: May 8, 2009Author: Portland Press Herald
The Portland Press Herald covers the Jacobson for Governor campaign announcement
View News DetailsJacobson appears on Pat Callaghan's "In the Arena" on WCSH 6
Date: May 7, 2009Author: WCSH 6
Matt appears on WCSH's "In the Arena" with Pat Callaghan
View News DetailsMatching up to a global business example: Bangor Daily News op-ed
Date: May 7, 2009Author: Matt Jacobson
Matt Jacobson weighs in on Maine's business climate in a Bangor Daily News op-ed
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson to Make Announcement on 2010 Gubernatorial Campaign
Date: April 30, 2009Author: Jacobson for Governor Campaign
Matt Jacobson plans to make an official statement in Portland next Thursday, May 7, regarding his candidacy for Governor of Maine.
View News DetailsMaine Vs. the World
Date: April 3, 2009Author: Kennebec Journal
Maine lacks focus and leadership in economic development, and should capitalize on tourism and energy in the future, according to Matt Jacobson.
View News DetailsJacobson Plans to Announce in May
Date: April 3, 2009Author: Susan Cover
Matt Jacobson said today he plans to make an announcement about his candidacy in early May.
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson launches JacobsonforGovernor.com
Date: March 31, 2009Author: Jacobson for Governor Campaign
Check out JacobsonforGovernor.com, the new online home for Matt Jacobson's gubernatorial campaign
View News DetailsRepublican Considers Run For Governor
Date: February 27, 2009Author: WCSH6
A man whose job it is to help businesses come to Maine is the first Republican to announce he may run for governor.
View News DetailsMatt Jacobson Announces 2010 Gubernatorial Exploratory Committee
Date: February 26, 2009Author: Jacobson for Governor Campaign
Matt Jacobson today announced the formation of an exploratory committee as the first step in launching his 2010 gubernatorial bid.
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