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Weekly Radio Address: Cain: Republicans leave middle class families behindDemocratic Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Cain Good morning, I’m Rep. Emily Cain from Orono, the House Democratic leader. Thank you for tuning in. Most people don’t have time to pay attention to what’s going on in Augusta between work, family, and the obligations of our everyday lives. But the decisions made here affect you and...
Amidst Protest, Republican Backed Budget Passes Senate Voteby Rob Poindexter – May 15th 2012 09:50pm – Read more Local News Augusta - Republican lawmakers in Augusta plan to use their majority to pass a state budget rewrite that makes up for an $80-million shortfall largely through cuts in social services. But Tuesday’s vote did not come without a fight. The Maine Senate...
Senator Craven, Area House Members to Hold Local Office HoursLewiston – Senator Margaret Craven and Representatives Brian Bolduc, Michael Carey, Peggy Rotundo and Richard Wagner will hold their monthly in-district office this Saturday, May 19. These office hours or “listening sessions” are being held by the Lewisto narea legislative delegation to give residents the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns directly to their elected representatives. The meeting...
MAINE SENATE GIVE FINAL PASSAGE TO “ECONOMIC SHOT IN THE ARM” WITH PUBLIC INVESTMENTSAUGUSTA—The Maine Senate today passed five jobs bond bills supporting the state’s public investments in transportation, research and development, roads, bridges and rail, educational infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment, and land conservation. “The bond bills will give our economy a much needed shot in the arm,” said Sen. Dawn Hill of York, who...
UMaine baseball team heads to Hadlock for southern Maine appearancePORTLAND, Maine — It is expected to be a win-win situation Tuesday evening in Portland. For baseball fans, the 6 p.m. game between the University of Maine and Boston College will provide them the opportunity to see the Black Bears in action in their own backyard. For players from both teams, the contest at Hadlock...
PPH | Republicans renew push for MaineCare cutsSource: Maine Today Media, Susan M. Cover, May 14, 2012 AUGUSTA – Republicans are proposing state budget cuts that would eliminate MaineCare for more than 21,000 people, end prescription drug benefits for about 1,500 elderly Mainers and reduce state funding for Head Start and other programs. Republican and Democratic legislators parted ways Thursday on a budget that highlights...
Democratic Weekly Address: Hill says, Extreme and Irresponsible GOP Budget Abandons Promises to Maine PeopleWeekly Radio Address: Sen. Hill 5-12-12 Good Morning. This is State Senator Dawn Hill from York. This week the Republican members of the state’s budget writing committee unilaterally approved a budget that irresponsibly shifts and shafts health care costs for Maine people. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I can tell you that their...
GOP lawmakers push dangerous, irresponsible budgetDemocrats say thousands of seniors, children at risk AUGUSTA — In a vote of 8-5, Maine Republican lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee forced through a dangerous and irresponsible budget proposal that will hurt Maine’s economy, vulnerable seniors and children, and working families, while giving away additional unfunded tax cuts. “The Republicans are trying to discount...
GOP budget jeopardizes economy, seniors, and children Democratic lawmakers blast GOP for extreme power play AUGUSTA– Maine Republican lawmakers today unveiled dangerous and irresponsible budget cuts that will hurt Maine’s economy, vulnerable seniors, working families, and children, while giving away additional unfunded tax cuts. “The Republican budget is extreme and irresponsible,” said Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, the lead House Democrat on the Appropriations...
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