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Statement from President Alfond on Affordable Housing Bond

Posted: August 21, 2013

AUGUSTA—Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland announced the following statement in response to the governor’s release of bonds that will...

JACKSON ENCOURAGED BY 60 NEW JOBS IN AROOSTOOK COUNTY

Posted: August 19, 2013

Irving Forest Products to build mill in Ashland and promises job creation AUGUSTA – Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash is encouraged...

Bangor Daily News Editorial: LePage’s legislative snub is personal

Posted: August 19, 2013

Read more here Gov. Paul LePage inserted personal politics into what is normally a mundane, routine process this week when he barred his department...

Press Herald: LePage signs order seeking drones policy

Posted: August 19, 2013

By Eric Russell Read more here AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage on Friday signed an executive order directing his public safety commissioner to come...

Press Herald: Bowen steps down as Maine education chief

Posted: August 19, 2013

By Noel Gallagher Read more here AUGUSTA — The state's education chief, a one-time schoolteacher who spearheaded significant education...

Bangor Daily News: Maine education commissioner resigns to take national post

Posted: August 19, 2013

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen announced Friday that he will resign effective Sept....

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Haskell says we need a comprehensive bond package to strengthen our economy

Posted: August 17, 2013

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Anne Haskell   Investment is key to growth in any business--whether it be in the private sector, nonprofit, or...

STATE LEADERS STRIKE DEAL ON BONDS

Posted: August 16, 2013

  Legislature will vote on $149.5 million comprehensive jobs bond for November ballot   AUGUSTA -- Speaker of the House Mark Eves and Senate...

DEM LAWMAKERS RESPOND TO EDUCATION COMMISSIONER’S RESIGNATION

Posted: August 16, 2013

AUGUSTA – Democratic lawmakers on Friday released the following statements on the resignation of Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen. “I offer...

Portland Press Herald: Capitol Ticker: LePage still seething from budget committee rejection

Posted: August 15, 2013

By Steve Mistler Read more here Gov. Paul LePage has a score to settle with the Legislature's budget-writing committee. Democrats on the panel,...