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May 13, 2008
Proposed Androscoggin River State Park Planning Project Receives Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant
April 18, 2008
Maine Senate Enacts Transportation Funding Measure, Funds Improvements from Portland to Brunswick and beyond
April 18, 2008
Maine Senate Adjourns Session, Senate President Edmonds Notes Accomplishments
April 18, 2008
Drinking Water and Wastewater Bond Issue Enacted
April 18, 2008
Maine Legislature Enacts Unified Corrections System
April 18, 2008
Maine Legislature Passes Uniform Building and Energy Code
April 16, 2008
Maine Legislature Enacts Minimum Wage Boost
April 16, 2008
Senator Marraché Invited to Attend International Summit
April 14, 2008
Senate President Edmonds’ Bill Expanding Legislators’ Financial Disclosure Moves Forward
April 11, 2008
Maine Senate Enacts Wind Power Bill
April 11, 2008
Senate Votes Initial Approval on Transportation Bill - Funds Improvements from Portland to Brunswick and beyond
April 8, 2008
Domestic Violence Bill Enacted
April 1, 2008
Maine Medicaid Program Growth Contained, Provides for Most Needy
March 31, 2008
State Budget Enacted in Maine Senate
March 24, 2008
Veterans’ Bill Moves Forward in the Senate, Offers Better Veterans’ Services in Maine
March 24, 2008
Measure Expanding Legislators’ Financial Disclosure Moves Forward, Senate President Edmonds’ Bill Earns Strong Committee Vote
March 20, 2008
Majority Report on Ethics Bill Enhances Transparency, Bipartisan Amendment Sustains Legislative Effectiveness
March 20, 2008
Committee Heads Toward Completing work on State Budget, Senate President Edmonds’ to Temporarily Chair Appropriations Comm.
March 17, 2008
Waterville Art Society Exhibits in Senate President’s Office
March 14, 2008
Democratic Legislators lay out priorities for action on budget
March 14, 2008
Senator Marraché Announces Franco-American Day Plans
March 14, 2008
Senator Dennis Damon Calls on Congress to Support Freight Rail Expansion
March 12, 2008
Legislative Committee Unanimously OK’s Ethics Law
March 7, 2008
Senator Marraché Announces Franco-American Day Plans
March 7, 2008
Labor Committee Votes Unanimously to Divest State Retirement Funds from Iran
March 7, 2008
Senator Sullivan Challenges Senator Rotundo
March 6, 2008
Senate Chair of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee Speaks Out on Recent Snowmobile Deaths
March 5, 2008
Bill Expanding Legislators’ Financial Disclosure heard in Committee, Senate President Edmonds’ Proposal has Strong Support
February 29, 2008
Senator Edmonds’ bill to Create the Maine Council on Poverty and Economic Security voted in by Committee
February 29, 2008
Senate President Edmonds to Present Bill Expanding Legislators’ Financial Disclosure
February 28, 2008
Walmart “Wildcats” Win Friendly Competition to Support Ronald MacDonald House
February 28, 2008
Labor Committee Votes for Minimum Wage Increase
February 28, 2008
Senator Bartlett Makes Case for Energy Efficient Building Codes
February 27, 2008
Senate Tax Chair: Stimulus Checks Won’t Be Taxed
February 25, 2008
Public Advocate Study Shows Safeguards in Place for Broadband Access
February 25, 2008
Senate Grants Initial Approval to Kennebunk Light and Power Legislation
February 8, 2008
BAN THE BULB: STRIMLING INTRODUCES BILL TO BAN ENERGY-HOGGING LIGHT BULB
February 5, 2008
Senator Edmonds Introduces Act to Meet Veterans’ Emergency Needs
February 4, 2008
Senate President Edmonds Remarks on Federal Cuts
January 25, 2008
Senator Bartlett Welcomes Sox Trophy to Westbrook
January 24, 2008
Maine Senate Gives Initial Approval to Work Place Safety Rules
January 15, 2008
Legislative Committee Endorse Bridge Name Change
January 2, 2008
Photography and Arts on Exhibit in Senate President’s Office
January 2, 2008
Maine Senate Reconvenes: Senate President Edmonds calls for bipartisan work in difficult times
January 2, 2008
Senator Mitchell: “We are ready to address the challenges ahead”
December 19, 2007
Top education leaders focused on progress, "Maine Voices" column by Senate Presdent Beth Edmonds in the Portland Press Herald
December 10, 2007
Meeting Maine's transportation needs in the 21st century, Op-Ed by Senate President Beth Edmonds in the Bangor Daily News
November 16, 2007
Proposal to Divest State Funds from Iran Moves Forward
November 8, 2007
Senator Bromley Addresses Conference on Prescription Drugs
November 8, 2007
Senator Marraché Named Legislator of the Year
October 29, 2007
Maine Poised to Grow through Research, Development and Innovation, Op-Ed by Maine Senate President Beth Edmonds in the Biddeford Journal Tribune
October 26, 2007
Senate Dems Launch Video Podcast
October 25, 2007
Leaders trim workload for second session - Legislative Council rejects hundreds of bill requests heading into the short session
October 20, 2007
Training, Disclosure: Key Aspects of New Ethics Plan - "Maine Compass" column in the Kennebec Journal by Senate President Beth Edmonds
October 19, 2007
Time to seize energy opportunities - Opinion Column in the Brunswick Times Record by Senate President Beth Edmonds
October 15, 2007
Jail plan worthy, but revisions are necessary - Guest Column in the Lewiston Sun Journal by Senate President Edmonds
October 10, 2007
Senator Bromley Applauds PUC Decision to Investigate Gas Company
October 4, 2007
Legislative leaders change to high-efficiency light bulbs
October 1, 2007
Statement from Senate President Beth Edmonds on Maine’s Minimum Wage Increase to $7.00/hour
September 28, 2007
Senator Phil Bartlett Receives Toll Fellowship
September 26, 2007
Criminal Justice Committee to Address Concerns with Sex Offender Registry
September 26, 2007
Newly Created Prosperity Committee Holds First Meeting
September 20, 2007
September 20, 2007 - Effective date for many new Maine Laws
September 20, 2007
Senate Special Confirmation Session Approves Governor's Appointees
September 20, 2007
Sixteenth Annual Deaf Culture Week Celebration Honors Maine Senate President Beth Edmonds
September 20, 2007
Senator Phil Bartlett Returns from International Exchange to China
September 18, 2007
Windham Fire & Rescue Personnel to be Recognized
September 13, 2007
Maine Earns “A” Rating for Financial Prosperity from National Group
September 13, 2007
Income Tax Makeover Possibility for Deserving Maine Family with Perry Bill
September 11, 2007
President Edmonds Taps Senator Mitchell to Chair Education Commission
September 11, 2007
Senator Strimling Introduces Bill to Divest State Funds from Terror Nations
September 10, 2007
Sen. Strimling to Introduce Bill to Divest State Funds from Terror Nations
September 6, 2007
Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority Nominees Approved by Legislature’s BRED Committee - Senate President Edmonds Provides Supporting Testimony
September 5, 2007
Weekly Column: Back to School for Communities Looking for Partners
August 30, 2007
Senate President Edmonds Praises Supreme Court Decision on Adoption by Unmarried Couple
August 29, 2007
Weekly Column: Let’s Celebrate Our Workers
August 24, 2007
Chinese Art Exhibit in Maine Senate President’s Office
August 22, 2007
Senate Confirmation Session, Aug. 20, 2007
August 22, 2007
Weekly Column: Improving Maine’s Roads and Bridges
August 15, 2007
Weekly Column: Children and Healthcare, a Winning Combination
August 8, 2007
Weekly Column: As NCSL Goes, So Goes the Country
August 1, 2007
Weekly Column: Thousands Eligible for Tax Refunds
August 1, 2007
Auburn Sex Offender Highlights Need for Tougher Penalties
July 25, 2007
Weekly Column: Creating Opportunities in Augusta
July 25, 2007
Domestic Violence Legislation Signed in to Law
July 24, 2007
Labor Chair Calls for Steady, Predictable Increases in Minimum Wage
July 17, 2007
Weekly Column: Augusta’s Got Cynergy Now…
July 14, 2007
Local Legislators Announce DOE Grant to Support Ruth’s Reusable Resources
July 5, 2007
USS Maine Crew Visits State Capitol on July 4th.
June 26, 2007
Weekly Column: Lessons Learned from Tax Reform
June 26, 2007
Textile and Quilt Artists Exhibit in Senate President’s Office
June 21, 2007
MAINE SENATE ADJOURNS SESSION -Senate President Edmonds Notes Bi-Partisan Accomplishments
June 21, 2007
Senate Gives Final OK to Term Limit Extension Question
June 21, 2007
Senate Okays Boost to Veterans’ Transportation Fund
June 20, 2007
Weekly Column: Rate Payers Winners With Regional Utility Plan
June 20, 2007
Legislature Enacts Bill to Contain Health Care Costs from Rising
June 20, 2007
Senate Enacts “Opportunity Maine” Legislation
June 19, 2007
Bryant Brothers Ensure Protection of HOME Fund
June 15, 2007
Senate Enacts “Sex Offender Restricted Zone” Plan
June 15, 2007
Senate Gives Support to Constitutional Amendment Proposal Limiting Increases or Decreases on Spending
June 13, 2007
Weekly Column: Support the Social Security Fairness Act
June 13, 2007
Senate President Applauds Bond Ratification - Points Out Bipartisan Support
June 13, 2007
Senate Enacts Net Neutrality Resolve
June 13, 2007
Senator Hobbins Broadband Study Presents Rational Alternative to Net Neutrality Legislation
June 12, 2007
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Gets Final OK from Legislature
June 12, 2007
Scenic Views Along Kennebec River Protected With Mitchell Bill
June 8, 2007
Statement from Senate President Beth Edmonds on Equal Pay Legislation
June 7, 2007
Nass and Strimling Applaud Work by Tax Committee
June 6, 2007
Weekly Column: The Way Life Should Be
June 6, 2007
Senate Votes for State Budget, exceeding 2/3 Margin
June 5, 2007
Senate Enacts Family Medical Leave Act Bill
June 5, 2007
Senate Supports Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
June 5, 2007
Senator Martin Seeks FOA Request
June 4, 2007
Art Exhibit in Senate President’s Office through June 22
May 31, 2007
Waterville Delegation Announces Hathaway Project Supported in Budget
May 31, 2007
Municipal Investment Bill Advances
May 30, 2007
Appropriations Committee Votes in Budget - Education Consolidation Details Approved
May 30, 2007
Appropriations Committee Votes in Budget
May 30, 2007
Weekly Column: The Art of a Deal
May 25, 2007
Appropriations Committee Closes State Budget
May 25, 2007
Senator Edmonds' Statement on the death of Verdi Tripp
May 23, 2007
Weekly Column: Plan Provides Opportunity for Savings
May 22, 2007
NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND LAWMAKERS ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT
May 22, 2007
Maine Senate Enacts Dangerous Dog Bill
May 21, 2007
Working Families Talk about MaineCare
May 16, 2007
Weekly Column: Augusta is on the Move
May 16, 2007
Criminal Justice Committee Sets Goals to Address Sex Offender Registry Issues
May 16, 2007
Maine Senate Enacts Bill Encouraging the Use of Safe Chemicals in Public Schools
May 15, 2007
Portland Press Herald Column: Why Net Neutrality Matters
May 15, 2007
Information Access through MARVEL! Presented
May 14, 2007
Bond Rating Agencies Say Maine Economy Improving
May 11, 2007
Domestic Violence Bills Passed by Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
May 11, 2007
Bill Would Conform Treatment of Mentally Ill in County Jails with State Prisons
May 11, 2007
Bill Seeks Funding for Fractionation Development Center
May 11, 2007
Senator Mitchell Seeks Support for Capital Riverfront Improvement District
May 10, 2007
Direct Care Workers Legislation Presented
May 9, 2007
Weekly Column: Budget Priorities
May 9, 2007
Senate Enacts Bill to Study Rail Service Options to Fryeburg
May 9, 2007
Bill Seeking End to Deceptive Insurance Advertising Enacted
May 9, 2007
Senator Perry Wants to Make Computer Networking and Access to the Internet Easier for Maine Communities
May 9, 2007
Senator Strimling Proposes Net Neutrality Act
May 9, 2007
Excessive CEO Salaries of State Funded Nonprofits Focus of Work Session Thursday
May 8, 2007
Senator Nutting Proposes Changes to Inpatient Psychiatric Care
May 8, 2007
Bill Would Prevent Disclosure of Identifying Information During Child Protective Proceedings
May 8, 2007
Bill Would Prevent Disclosure of Identifying Information During Child Protective Proceedings
May 8, 2007
Work Session on Wind Energy Bill, Wednesday
May 8, 2007
Legislation Would Tighten Corporate Campaign Activities
May 8, 2007
Work Continues on Energy Independence Act
May 7, 2007
Senator Nutting Seeks Better Compensation for Jurors
May 7, 2007
Kennebunk Seeks Legislative Okay for Power Plan
May 7, 2007
Senator Bartlett Seeks Better Solution to MaineCare Cliff Problem
May 3, 2007
Domestic Violence Bills Presented to Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
May 3, 2007
Senator Strimling Seeks Voter Input on Term Limits Question
May 3, 2007
Legislation Would Tighten Corporate Campaign Activities
May 3, 2007
Bill Would Lower Excessive CEO Salaries of State Funded Nonprofits
May 3, 2007
Weekly Column: Patriot’s Day Storm
May 3, 2007
Senate Enacts Bill Allowing Schools to Self-Insure
May 2, 2007
Weekly Column: Finding Efficiencies
May 1, 2007
Senate Gives Solar Energy Program Boost With Vote
April 30, 2007
Legislation Seeks Fair Return on Tax Breaks for Big Business
April 30, 2007
Senator Schneider Seeks Economic Development Help for Maine Communities
April 30, 2007
Senator Bowman Seeks Education Funding Formula Change
April 30, 2007
Work Session: Senator Bryant Seeks to Improve Hunter Safety Training
April 30, 2007
An Act to Improve the Legislative Ethics Laws Heard in Committee
April 27, 2007
Senator Diamond to Present Child Safe Zone Plan to Criminal Justice Committee
April 27, 2007
Committee Unanimously Endorses RGGI Bill
April 26, 2007
Equity in Funding for Women’s Health Services Heard in Committee
April 26, 2007
Weekly Column: Maine Can Lead Greenhouse Gas Reduction Effort
April 25, 2007
Committee Sees First-Hand Demonstration of Ignition Interlock Device Used to Deter Drunk Driving
April 25, 2007
Work Session: Passenger List Sought for Those Under 18
April 25, 2007
Work Session: Sullivan Bill Seeks to Boost Dental Care
April 25, 2007
Work Session: Low-income Housing Facilities Could see Tax Breaks with Bill
April 24, 2007
Senator Sullivan Seeks New Consumer Protections on Pesticides
April 24, 2007
Maine Wine Dealers Could Get Competitive Edge With Tax Exemption
April 24, 2007
Senator Damon Seeks Safe and Effective Migration of Diadromous Fish
April 24, 2007
Committee to Consider Ignition Interlock Device as Drunk Driving Deterrence Measure
April 24, 2007
Bill Allowing Schools to Self-Insure Moves Forward
April 24, 2007
Bill Allowing Consumers to Pay Down Credit Card Debt Faster Advances in Senate
April 24, 2007
Bill Expanding Degree Programs at UMA Passes First Hurdle in Senate
April 23, 2007
Senator Strimling Wants Maine to Step Up Global Warming Fight
April 23, 2007
Martin Bill Would Encourage MaineCare Recipients to Quit Smoking
April 23, 2007
Senator Bryant Seeks to Improve Hunter Safety Training
April 23, 2007
Work Session: Senator Schneider Seeks Reimbursement Increase for Nursing Facilities
April 23, 2007
Work Session: Judiciary Committee to Continue Work on Spyware Prevention Act
April 23, 2007
Alan Tonelson to Address the Maine Citizen Trade Policy Commission
April 20, 2007
Criminal Justice Committee to Consider New Crime Classification for Some of Maine’s Worst OUI Offenders
April 19, 2007
Public Hearing: An Act To Prevent Additional Housing Charges for Persons Requiring In-home Care
April 19, 2007
Public Hearing: Bill Would Change Vehicle Depreciation Tax Rate
April 19, 2007
Work Session: Bryant Bill Would Expand Biofuel Tax Credit
April 19, 2007
Work Session: Bartlett Seeks Renewable Energy Tax Credit
April 18, 2007
Weekly Column: We Can Build on Dirigo
April 18, 2007
The Importance of Bonds
April 18, 2007
Work Session: Tax Credits Could Provide New Opportunities for Rehab of Historic Mills
April 17, 2007
An Act to Preserve and Grow Maine Jobs
April 17, 2007
Work Session: Flooding Catastrophes Could be Avoided With Bill Change
April 17, 2007
Work Session: Committee to Consider Adopting New Blasting Rules
April 17, 2007
Column: Finding Help for Our Mothers
April 12, 2007
Insurance Committee to Continue Work on Bill Expanding Insurance for those with Lyme Disease
April 12, 2007
Bartlett Seeks Renewable Energy Tax Credit
April 12, 2007
Bryant Bill Would Expand Biofuel Tax Credit
April 12, 2007
Senator Schneider Seeks Reimbursement Increase for Nursing Facilities
April 12, 2007
Citizens Living Near Incineration Facilities Would Have Rights with Bill
April 12, 2007
Passenger List Sought for Those Under 18
April 12, 2007
Sullivan Bill Seeks to Boost Dental Care
April 12, 2007
Judiciary Committee Green Lights Bill Preventing Deadbeat Parents from Registering ATVs, Snowmobiles
April 12, 2007
Judiciary Committee Green Lights Bill Preventing Deadbeat Parents from Registering ATVs, Snowmobiles
April 11, 2007
Weekly Column: A Good Public Servant
April 10, 2007
Responsible Spending and Smart Investments
April 10, 2007
Low-income Housing Facilities Could see Tax Breaks with Bill
April 10, 2007
Bill Would Encourage Cogeneration of Energy
April 10, 2007
Bill Would Define Livable Wage
April 10, 2007
Veterans’ Could Get Boost in Support from Lottery Games
April 10, 2007
Committee to Consider Providing Support for Veterans’ Transportation Funds
April 10, 2007
Bill Aims to Curb Postpartum Depression
April 10, 2007
Bill Would Prevent Deadbeat Parents from Registering ATVs, Snowmobiles, and Secondary Cars
April 10, 2007
Ferry Service Providers and Island Communities May See DOT Help With Bill
April 10, 2007
Senator Nutting Seeks Reforms to School Funding
April 10, 2007
Bryant Seeks Insurance Coverage for Those with Lyme Disease
April 9, 2007
Damon to Present Transportation Restructuring Bill
April 6, 2007
First Lady and Senator Elizabeth M. Schneider Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Maine State Tourmaline Necklace
April 6, 2007
Maine Communities Need Assistance to Get Ready (REDI) for Economic Development
April 5, 2007
Legislature’s bond package 'good step' to address growing transportation crisis
April 5, 2007
Law Would Protect Public from Dangerous Dogs
April 5, 2007
Senator Sullivan Seeks to End Deceptive Insurance Advertising
April 5, 2007
Bill Requires State Roads to be in Good Shape Prior to Municipality Transfer
April 5, 2007
Damon to Present Transportation Restructuring Bill
April 4, 2007
Weekly Column: Many Eligible for Tax Relief
April 4, 2007
Legislature Enacts Bond Package
April 4, 2007
Senator Bowman Makes Case for Spyware Prevention Act
April 4, 2007
Senator Marraché Tapped to Participate in Prestigious Military Leadership Program Overseas
April 4, 2007
Martin Bill Seeks Changes to Unemployment Laws
April 4, 2007
Utilities Would Pay Interest to Customers for Overcharges With Bill Change
April 3, 2007
Senator Schneider Seeks Boost in Aid for Higher Education
April 3, 2007
Maine Families Could See Break on Education Costs with Bartlett Bill
April 3, 2007
Bill Would Give Maine Veterans’ Tuition Waivers
April 3, 2007
Allagash Wilderness Waterway Advisory Council Proposed
April 3, 2007
Bill Would Define Livable Wage
April 3, 2007
Bill Would Encourage Cogeneration of Energy
April 3, 2007
Hackers Beware! Computer Invasion Would be Illegal With Spyware Prevention Act
April 3, 2007
Penalties for Smoke Detector Tampering Would be Increased Under Strimling Bill
April 3, 2007
Senator Nutting Hopes to Shrink State Government with Bill
April 2, 2007
Senator Bowman Appointed to National Organizations Educational Committees
April 2, 2007
HURRY! Property Tax and Rent Refunds Are Still Available
April 2, 2007
Safety – It's no Accident
April 2, 2007
Ferry Service Providers to Island Communities May See DOT Help
April 2, 2007
Workplace Bullying Addressed in Rotundo Bill
April 2, 2007
Seniors Could Get Break on Cable TV Rates with Mitchell Bill
April 2, 2007
Wild Turkey Hunting Season Bill Could Increase IFW Funds by $350K
March 30, 2007
Investing in Maine – Bonds
March 28, 2007
Weekly Column: Lessons Learned From the Great Flood
March 28, 2007
UMA on Track for More Degree Programs with Committee Endorsement
March 28, 2007
Proponents Present Impact of Portland to Brunswick Line Improvements
March 28, 2007
Measure Increasing Direct Care Workers’ Health Insurance Introduced
March 26, 2007
Senate President Edmonds testifies for New Century Program
March 23, 2007
Democratic Legislative Leadership committed to bipartisan budget
March 21, 2007
Weekly Column: New Rules Needed for Residential Blasting
March 21, 2007
Diamond Concerned Over Tellier Verdict
March 20, 2007
Franco-Americans to Have Day at State House
March 20, 2007
Senator Mitchell Seeks Relief for Homeowners Near Blasting Projects
March 19, 2007
Senator Bromley Presents Bill to Deter Repeat Drunk Drivers
March 19, 2007
Senate President Edmonds' Statement on Governor’s Bond Proposal
March 16, 2007
IFW Chairs Seek Signatures for Specialty Plate
March 16, 2007
Senate President Edmonds proposes $40 million Rail Bond Funds for Rail Improvements from Portland to Brunswick
March 12, 2007
Bill to Encourage Purchasing Pool for Municipal Governments Receives Strong Support from Committee
March 5, 2007
Spindleworks Artists Exhibit in Senate President’s Office
February 26, 2007
Column: Players of School District Consolidation
February 26, 2007
Players of School District Consolidation
February 20, 2007
Weekly Column: Investing in Students is Investing in Maine
February 19, 2007
Senator Hobbins Stresses the Importance of Checking State Unclaimed Property List
February 16, 2007
State of Education in Maine Addressed by Leaders
February 15, 2007
Senator Strimling, Author of the 2003 Iraq Resolution, Applauds Legislative Letter Opposing Troop Escalation
February 15, 2007
Criminal Justice Committe Concerned With Overcrowding at State Prisons
February 13, 2007
Weekly Column: State Court System in need of Safety Improvements
February 13, 2007
Senator Hobbins Announces $300,000 Grant to City of Saco
February 9, 2007
Connecting the Dots: School District Consolidation Options and More Importantly - Quality of Education in Maine
February 9, 2007
Connecting the Dots: School District Consolidation Options and More Importantly – Quality of Education in Maine
February 6, 2007
Weekly Column: Public Service leads Augusta to a Bright Future
February 6, 2007
Senate Enacts FY ’07 Supplemental Budget
February 6, 2007
Senators Support Bill meeting Obligations to State Retirees
February 2, 2007
Senator Marraché to Host Forums on School District Consolidation Plans
February 2, 2007
Public Hearing for School Administration Reform Legislation
February 2, 2007
Senators Bartlett and Bromley to Host Forum on School District Consolidation Plans
February 2, 2007
Senators Bartlett and Bromley to Host Forum on School District Consolidation Plans
February 1, 2007
Weekly Column: Bulk of State Spending on Education is in Administration
February 1, 2007
House and Senate Democrats Announce Legislative Priorities for 123rd Legislature
January 31, 2007
Weekly Column: Real ID Act is an Invasion of Privacy
January 30, 2007
President Edmonds Praises Chief Justice Saufley, Supports Effort to Make Courts Safer
January 29, 2007
Augusta Legislators Invite Public to Community Forum
January 26, 2007
Legislative Committee Chairs Announce School Administration District Reform Public Hearings
January 25, 2007
Maine Legislature Passes First-In-The Nation Resolution Urging the Repeal of the Real ID Act
January 24, 2007
Presiding Officers Announce Effort to boost Public Input on School Consolidation Plans
January 24, 2007
Maine Legislature to Vote on Real ID Resolution Thursday
January 24, 2007
Augusta Legislators Invite Public to Community Forum
January 23, 2007
Weekly Column: Public Input Wanted on School Consolidation
January 18, 2007
Downeast Artist Beth Whitney Exhibits in Senate President’s Office
January 17, 2007
Weekly Column: 'Women's Network' Offers great Education for Women in Business
January 11, 2007
Senators Bartlett and Bromley Fear that Proposed Special Ed Rules Could Leave Children Behind
January 10, 2007
Weekly Column: New Budget Plan Proposes School Consolidation
January 9, 2007
Senator Rotundo Proposes River Bond
January 9, 2007
Senate Passes Rule to Control Spending
January 4, 2007
Senator Bartlett Introduces Bill to Remove Toxins from Our Schools
January 4, 2007
VIDEO: Senator Barry Hobbins Honors David Redmond
January 2, 2007
Weekly Column: Improving Maine's Economy
December 22, 2006
Senator Diamond to Chair Criminal Justice Committee for Another Session
December 22, 2006
Senator Perry to Lead Tax Committee Again
December 14, 2006
Diamond Proposes New Plan To Create Child Safe Zones
December 6, 2006
President Edmonds' Acceptance Address
December 6, 2006
VIDEO: President Beth Edmonds Addresses the Maine Legislature on Swearing-in Day
December 6, 2006
Senators Sworn in to 123rd Legislature - Edmonds Elected President of the Maine Senate
December 4, 2006
Presiding Officers’ Ethics Advisory Committee Makes Final Recommendations
December 4, 2006
Video Goes On Line from Maine Senate
November 18, 2006
Maine Senate Democrats Elect Strong Leaders - Edmonds, Mitchell and Martin chosen by Caucus
November 8, 2006
Democrats keep Majority in Maine Senate
November 1, 2006
Committee hears that there is no silver bullet to Maine’s future but that there is a lot of silver buckshot.
October 31, 2006
Senator Diamond Convenes Human Trafficking Task Force
October 30, 2006
Senator Mitchell to Receive Award for Adult Education Work
October 18, 2006
Presiding Officers’ Ethics Advisory Committee Increases Legislative Ethics Process Transparency
October 13, 2006
Senator Bromley Invited to Speak at International Conference
October 11, 2006
"Maine has more than made the case that we can succeed."
October 5, 2006
Senators Remark on Growsmart Maine - Brookings Institution report “Charting Maine’s Future”
October 4, 2006
Senate President Edmonds Decries NLRB Ruling Broadening Classification of ‘Supervisor’
September 28, 2006
Appropriations Committee Discusses TABOR’s Impact on Highway Fund
September 19, 2006
Senator Bromley Urges Federal Government to Stop Suing Maine
September 18, 2006
Senator Bromley Looks Forward to First Meeting of Committee on Research, Economic Development & the Innovative Economy
September 14, 2006
Senate President Beth Edmonds at University of Maine - Orono September 14
September 12, 2006
Senator Bromley Urges Legislators to Embrace Research and Development Initiatives
September 11, 2006
The Maine Legislature Remembers 9/11
September 11, 2006
Text of Senate Proclamation on September 11, 2006
September 11, 2006
Senate Special Confirmation Session Approves Governor's Appointees
August 30, 2006
Senators Urge Favorable Ruling for Cabela’s Retail Project
August 30, 2006
Senator Diamond: “It all ends today”
August 29, 2006
Committee Approves Ethics Commission Nominee
August 22, 2006
Senator Bartlett Stunned By Feds Verizon Lawsuit
August 11, 2006
Maine Residents Can Now Take Advantage of Tax Rebate Program
August 2, 2006
Senator Ethan Strimling and Senator Scott Cowger to Testify in Support of Redington Wind Mill Project
August 1, 2006
Harpswell Artist Georgeann Kuhl Exhibits in Senate President’s Office
August 1, 2006
Research and Development and Maine’s Innovation Economy
July 28, 2006
Senator Strimling Urges LURC to Support Wind Farm Plan in Redington
July 19, 2006
Senator Damon Honored as 2006 Toll Fellow
July 19, 2006
Bromley Submits Legislation to Reduce Drunk Driving
July 18, 2006
Senator Diamond Calls for Study of Habitual Drug Offender Registry
July 11, 2006
Weekly Column: Live Earth…
June 27, 2006
Senator Damon Appointed to Select R & D Committee
June 27, 2006
Senator Bromley Appointed to Select R & D Committee
June 21, 2006
Board Begins Review of Legislative Ethics Rules - Presiding Officers’ Advisory Committee Gets to Work
June 21, 2006
Bromley Encourages Input on Federal Regulations
June 19, 2006
Personal Care Assistant Legislation Signed
June 15, 2006
Senators' Statements on the passing of Pat Damon
June 9, 2006
Statement on the death of Charlene Rydell
June 5, 2006
Senator Damon Selected as 2006 Toll Fellow
May 25, 2006
Senate Passes Employer Health Care Data Collection Bill
May 24, 2006
Maine Legislature Enacts Wind Energy Bill
April 28, 2006
Senate Passes Bill to Phase Out Personal Property Tax on Business Equipment
April 28, 2006
Dirigo Health Compromise Initially Approved by Maine Senate
April 18, 2006
Legislation Divesting State Retirement Funds from Sudan to Have Ceremonial Bill Signing by Governor
April 13, 2006
Senate Democrats Stand Up for Maine Police and Fire Fighters
April 11, 2006
Senate Votes to Boost Minimum Wage to Seven Dollars
April 4, 2006
Statement from Senate President Beth Edmonds on Maine Equal Pay Day
April 4, 2006
Senator Strimling: Rule of Law Upheld with Court Decision
April 3, 2006
Committee Endorses Governor’s Energy Bill
March 31, 2006
Criminal Justice Committee Votes to Unanimously Approve Homeland Security Bill
March 30, 2006
Senate Enacts Bill to Divest State Retirement Funds from Sudan
March 30, 2006
Homeless Protection Bill Wins Senate Enactment
March 29, 2006
Senate Passes Bartlett Energy Bill
March 29, 2006
Senate Fast Tracks Supplemental Budget
March 29, 2006
Senate Enacts Supplemental Budget
March 28, 2006
Right to Vote Celebrated by Maine Women Legislators
March 28, 2006
Evidence Needed to Convict Child Pornographers Sits In Storeroom
March 22, 2006
Legislature Honors Lewiston High School Cheerleaders
March 22, 2006
Senator Bromley Appalled at Consumer Protection Law Currently Being Debated in Congress
March 22, 2006
Senator Bromley to Attend Pot Luck Supper
March 20, 2006
State budget passes unanimously, Majority of money goes to education, health care, federal cuts
March 18, 2006
Senator Diamond Calls for Action Against Child Pornographers
March 17, 2006
Lawmakers Crack Down on Crimes against Children: “We Must Stop the Pain,” Says Senator Diamond
March 17, 2006
Senator Hobbins Announces $1.3 Million in Proposed Funding for Route 9
March 15, 2006
Employer Health Care Data Collection Bill Approved by Committee
March 13, 2006
“Tina’s Law” Reported out “Unanimous Ought to Pass” by Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee
March 10, 2006
St. James Student Serves as Honorary Page
March 9, 2006
Saco Delegation, Governor, Honor Local Teacher of the Year Nominees
March 8, 2006
Ethics Advisory Committee Appointees Announced
March 8, 2006
Senator Brennan Denounces Violence Against Maine’s Homeless
March 7, 2006
Senator Brennan Makes Case for Education Incentives
March 7, 2006
Minimum Wage Increase Advances in Senate
March 6, 2006
Senator Schneider Plans to Celebrate with Orono this Weekend
March 6, 2006
Legislation Would Invest in Maine’s Future
March 3, 2006
Thornton Academy Student Goes to Augusta
February 28, 2006
Homeland Security Task Force to Release Report at Press Conference Today at 2:00 p.m.
February 27, 2006
Homeland Security Task Force to Present Recommendations to Governor
February 21, 2006
Senate Majority Leader Believes Voters Will Reject TABOR Proposal
February 15, 2006
Senator Bartlett Applauds Action to Improve Police Officer Training
February 13, 2006
Public Hearing Tomorrow for Bill Preventing the Use of Performance Enhancing Substances
February 10, 2006
Legislature Honors Lewiston High School Cross Country Team
February 9, 2006
Senator Bartlett Introduces Energy Independence Bill
February 9, 2006
Labor Committee Votes to Divest from Sudan
February 9, 2006
Labor Committee Votes to Divest from Sudan
February 9, 2006
Senator Bartlett Introduces Energy Independence Bill
February 7, 2006
Democratic Lawmakers Make Case for State Fix To Federal Drug Plan Problems
February 6, 2006
Senator Mayo Elected Chair of National Legislative Prescription Drug Group
February 6, 2006
Emergency Bills proposed To Help Seniors with Federal Medicare Pt D Gap in Coverage
February 1, 2006
Senate President Edmonds' Statement on the State of the Judiciary
January 31, 2006
Labor Committee to Hear Bill Directing Retirement System to Divest $50 Million from Darfur
January 27, 2006
Legislature Honors Sergeant Dostie
January 27, 2006
Senator Diamond and Representative Curley announce “One in 25 drivers on Maine’s Highways are driving with a suspended license.”
January 24, 2006
Senator Bartlett Introduces Bill to Improve Police Officer Training
January 19, 2006
Westbrook Legislative Delegation Applaud IDEXX Expansion
January 18, 2006
SAT Wrong Choice For Assessment, Says Senate Majority Leader
January 5, 2006
Energy Conservation, Efficiency Focus of New Bill
January 4, 2006
Senate Enacts Fuel Assistance Bill
January 3, 2006
Homeland Security Task Force to Hold Public Meetings in Presque Isle, Saco, and Bangor
December 15, 2005
Senator Diamond meets with Energy-Saving 4th Grader from Windham
December 6, 2005
Renters, Homeowners Seeing Green With Refund Checks
December 2, 2005
Labor Committee Votes to Increase Minimum Wage
December 2, 2005
Senator Damon to Lead Transportation Working Group
December 1, 2005
State Lawmakers Release Agenda for LIHEAP Meeting TODAY with Congressional Delegation and Governor
November 30, 2005
Congressional Delegates to Meet with Maine Lawmakers, Focus: Heating Assistance for Maine People
November 29, 2005
Homeland Security Task Force to Hold Public Meeting in Rockland, Tuesday, November 29th
November 17, 2005
Legislators Urge Congress to Increase Federal Fuel Assistance Allocation
November 10, 2005
Blue Ribbon Commission on MaineCare to Meet Tuesday
November 9, 2005
Senate President Edmonds speaks on Referendum Results
November 9, 2005
Homeland Security Task Force to Hold Meetings in Brunswick, Oxford Hills, and Rockland
November 9, 2005
Senators: Voters Agree Discrimination is Wrong
November 9, 2005
Senator Damon Submits Working Waterfront Bill
November 3, 2005
Senate Leaders Disappointed by Insurance Industry Response to Dirigo’s Progress
November 3, 2005
Trade Commission Seeks Input from Maine Businesses on Border Issues
November 2, 2005
Senate President Edmonds makes Statement on Plum Creek Vandalism
October 25, 2005
Senator Damon Addresses Area Students
October 25, 2005
Senator Perry Speaks to Area Students
October 20, 2005
Utilities Committee Warned of Shortages, Considers Options
October 20, 2005
Bromley Award Government Service Award by Maine Merchant’s Association
October 17, 2005
Utilities Committee to Examine Energy Costs
October 14, 2005
Naming Committee Seeks Public Input
October 13, 2005
Task Force to Study Maine's Homeland Security Needs
October 11, 2005
Democratic Legislators Support Settlements Agreed between Governor and Maine Hospitals
October 11, 2005
Rotundo’s Efforts for Freedom of Access Recognized
October 11, 2005
Senate Leader Files Legislation to Halt Replacing MEAs with SATs
October 7, 2005
Senator Diamond and Representative Curley Disappointed by Hewitt’s Reduced Bail
October 5, 2005
Senate Majority Leader Chairs Blue Ribbon Commission on MaineCare
September 8, 2005
Senator Mitchell Urges Community to Attend Health Care Listening Tour
September 1, 2005
Senate President Edmonds Addresses Gas and Oil cost
August 25, 2005
Senator Martin & Representative Fischer Pleased With BRAC Decision
August 24, 2005
Statements from Senators Edmonds, Brennan, and Mayo regarding BRAC vote to close Brunswick Naval Air Station
August 24, 2005
York County Senators Express Relief, Pleased With Decision to Keep Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
August 23, 2005
Senate Majority Leader Congratulates Governor for Seeking “No Discharge” Status for Casco Bay
August 10, 2005
Thousands of Maine Homeowners Apply for Property Tax Refund Program
July 29, 2005
Senate Gives Conditional Approval for November Bond Package Proposal; House to Debate Bonds Next
July 27, 2005
Senate Democratic Leadership Pleased with Bi-partisan Bond Agreement
July 11, 2005
Exhibit of Artwork by Varvara Harmon on display in Senate President’s Office
June 30, 2005
Governor Baldacci Signs Identity Theft Deterrence Legislation into Law
June 18, 2005
Senate Enacts Budget, Erases Borrowing Plan
June 13, 2005
Citizen Trade Commission Opposes Trade Agreement
June 10, 2005
Maine Legislature recognizes community efforts to fight BRAC
June 10, 2005
Trade Commission to Hold Press Conference Against Dominican Republic-Central American Free Trade Agreement
June 9, 2005
Governor Signs Senator Schneider’s Bill Attracting More Doctors to Northern Maine
June 8, 2005
Senate Passes Joint Order Directing Appropriations Committee to Revisit Borrowing Package
June 8, 2005
Republican Press Conference an Attempt to Derail Dirigo Health
June 6, 2005
Jordan Small School Class Learn About Legislature from Senator Diamond Through Video Teleconference
June 3, 2005
Trade Commission Opposes Passage of the Central America Free Trade Agreement
June 3, 2005
Cape Student Gets Real World Legislative Experience
June 2, 2005
Schneider’s Suicide Prevention Bill Passes Senate
June 1, 2005
Bartlett Fights for Cleaner Appliance Standards
June 1, 2005
Legislature passes Joint Resolution on BRAC
May 31, 2005
Maine Senate Gives Overwhelming, Bipartisan Support to Bill Ending Term Limits
May 25, 2005
Maine Senate Enacts Identity Theft Bill
May 25, 2005
Maine Legislature Takes Position on NCLB for Funding Failure: Urge AG to sue feds for missing program money
May 24, 2005
Senate Enacts Bill to Keep Young Drivers Safe
May 24, 2005
Five Percent Budget Cuts Requested by Legislative Leadership
May 24, 2005
Bill Providing Tax Relief for Groundfishing Gets Initial Senate OK
May 23, 2005
BRAC Closures Update – by Senate President Beth Edmonds
May 23, 2005
Senate Enacts Bill Empowering Broadband Development
May 19, 2005
Committee Votes for Full Repeal of Term Limits; Change would give voters option to eliminate law in 2006
May 18, 2005
Legislature Passes Joint Resolution Supporting Veteran’s Stipend
May 13, 2005
Senate President Edmonds and Speaker of the House Richardson make statements on BRAC decision for realignment of BNAS and closure of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
May 13, 2005
Senator Mayo: Maine Bearing Disproportionate Share of Base Cuts
May 13, 2005
Senator Martin Committed to Fighting for Loring Jobs
May 12, 2005
Committee Gives Unanimous Support for Bill Attracting More Doctors to Northern Maine
May 9, 2005
Senator Lynn Bromley and Representative Nancy Smith Declare May “Maine is Working Month”
May 6, 2005
Health and Human Services Committee Gives Unanimous Support for Drug Reimportation Bill
April 27, 2005
Senator Brennan Urges Increase in Renewable Energy
April 26, 2005
Wind Energy Bill Could Help Energy Crisis, Says Strimling
April 21, 2005
Senator Brennan Applauds NEA Suit Against Feds for NCLB Education Funding Failure
April 15, 2005
Bryant Brothers Talk Turkey: Proposal to expand turkey permits signed into law
April 12, 2005
Senator Bartlett Supports Ed Techs
April 6, 2005
Education Committee Agrees: No Child Left Behind is Bad for Maine
April 4, 2005
Bryant Brothers testify in support of ban on Alcohol Without Liquid devices
March 28, 2005
Civil Rights Bill Gets Provisional Approval in Senate
March 25, 2005
Testimony on Identity Theft
March 25, 2005
Senator Bromley Advocates for Greater Protection from Identity Theft
March 17, 2005
Freedom of the Press Essential, says Hobbins and Legislature
March 14, 2005
Bryant Brothers Stand Up For Veterans
March 8, 2005
Bipartisan Legislative Support for Working Waterfront Amendment Gives People Choice at the Polls
February 10, 2005
Strimling Comes Out Against Lottery Plan
February 2, 2005
Senator Strimling and Representative Thompson Submit Bill to
November 13, 2003
Committee OK's Police-Tape Interrogation Bill 6-3
October 8, 2003
Senator Strimling Pushes for Taped Police Interrogations
April 18, 2003
Strimling Bill to Strengthen Tenant Rights Moves Forward
February 12, 2003
Senator Strimling Applauds House Passage of Joint Resolution
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