YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL ODYSSEY OF THE MIND TEAM RECOGNIZED AT STATE HOUSE
Sen. Hill presents legislative sentiment, wishes team luck at World Finals AUGUSTA- This week, Senator Dawn Hill (D-York) presented a legislative sentiment to the York Middle School Odyssey of the Mind team. The team won first place in the “Email Must Go Through, Division I Challenge” at Maine State Tournament, April 6 in Sanford. They...
Seacoast Online: Non-combat vets deserve more respect
Letter to the Editor Read more here To the Editor: I tried to do a small thing for veterans a few months ago. I tried with Sen. Dawn Hill to get non-combat veterans a small tax exemption on their homes. It did not mean a lot of money. I tried, with a lot of help...
SENATOR HILL HONORS ROTARIAN AT THE STATE HOUSE
Presents legislative sentiment to Ann Lee Hussey for her work to eradicate polio State Senator Dawn Hill (D-York) presents a Legislative Sentiment to Ann Lee Hussey of South Berwick. Ms. Hussey was honored for her work to eradicate polio through Rotary International. Ms. Hussey has spent the last 12 years leading teams of volunteers to...
Seacoast Online: Make Your Voice Heard on State Budget
By Sen. Dawn Hill Read more here As the chairwoman of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, the state’s budget-writing committee, I frequently hear from people all over the state about their concerns with Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s proposed budget. One of the most troubling aspects of this year’s proposed budget is the funding cuts...
Seacoast Online: Legislators kill tax relief bill that would have helped veterans
By Susan Morse Read more here YORK, Maine — Veteran Cosmo DiBiase last week lost his fight for passage of a bill he claims would have given Maine’s non-combat veterans the same rights granted those who served during times of war. DiBiase, 75, of York, said he will try again next year. The bill would...
Seacoast Online: Sen. Hill pushes ignition interlock devices to stop drunken driving
Read more here Press release AUGUSTA, Maine — State Sen. Dawn Hill, D-York, this week introduced a measure to increase the use of ignition interlock devices to prevent drunken driving. “First and foremost, this is about safety,” Hill said. “This bill will help people get back to work and prevent future drunk driving violations.” The...
MEASURE TO REDUCE DRUNK DRIVING RECEIVES STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT
Senator Hill sponsors bill to increase use of ignition interlock devices AUGUSTA—This afternoon, Senator Dawn Hill (D-York) introduced a measure to increase the use of ignition interlock devices (IIDs) to prevent drunk driving. “First and foremost, this is about safety,” said Senator Hill. “This bill will help people get back to work and...
Foster’s Daily Democrat: Hill sponsors bill to reduce Maine Turnpike commuter tolls
Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Sen. Dawn Hill, D-York, is sponsoring a measure to reduce commuter tolls on the Maine Turnpike. “Despite the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) having held public hearings up and down the turnpike corridor last year, it appears the meetings were merely a frivolity,” said Hill. “MTA dismissed what Maine residents...
Seacoast Online: Senator pushes to lower commuter tolls
By Susan Morse Read more here Turnpike director opposes legislation to give state more control YORK, Maine — Peter Mills, executive director of the Maine Turnpike Authority, is taking issue with a bill proposed by a York state senator to lower commuter tolls on the turnpike to a rate he says is already in place....
MEASURE TO PROVIDE “FAIRER FARES” INTRODUCED
Senator Hill sponsors bill to reduce Maine Turnpike commuter tolls AUGUSTA—Senator Dawn Hill (D-York) is sponsoring a measure to reduce commuter tolls on the Maine Turnpike. “Despite the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) having held public hearings up and down the turnpike corridor last year, it appears the meetings were merely a frivolity,” said...
BUDGET COMMITTEE TAKES ON LIQUOR DEAL FINANCIALS
Final payment to hospitals to move forward AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the state’s budget writing committee agreed today that they would take the lead on crafting the financial structure for the state’s liquor deal. The liquor revenue will be used for the state’s final payment owed on Maine’s hospital debt. Maine’s hospitals have been...
Fosters Daily Democrat: Hill co-sponsors bill to improve veterans’ access to property tax relief
Read more here YORK, Maine — Sen. Dawn Hill, D-York, is cosponsoring a bill to improve Maine veteran’s access to property tax relief. Under the current system, only combat veterans qualify for relief under the Maine Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption. “This is about fairness,” said Hill. “All our veterans, no matter where or when they...
