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SENATE PASSESS HEALTH CARE EXPANSION

Posted: June 06, 2013

Legislature puts politics aside to “do what’s right” for Maine people AUGUSTA—Today, with bipartisan support, the Maine Senate voted 23-12...

SENATE BANS FOR PROFIT EDUCATION

Posted: June 06, 2013

Bipartisan Support for Measure requiring all charter schools to be nonprofits AUGUSTA—Today, in a bipartisan vote of 23-12, the Senate enacted a...

SENATE SUPPORTS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN MAINE LAWS ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT

Posted: June 05, 2013

Bill sponsored by Senator Valentino directs Adjutant General to conduct an assessment of the Maine Code of Military Justice AUGUSTA-– Earlier...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES REDISTRICTING PLAN

Posted: June 05, 2013

Bipartisan plan receives more than needed two-thirds support   AUGUSTA--Today in a unanimous vote, the Senate approved maps for new districts...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS MILITARY RECRUITERS

Posted: June 05, 2013

Dems say, All points of view should be presented AUGUSTA – In a unanimous vote, the Maine Senate passed a bill to allow military recruiters to...

SENATE INCREASES TRANSPARENCY IN POLITICAL FUNDRAISING

Posted: June 05, 2013

Requires Governors-elect to disclose fundraising and lobbying during transition   AUGUSTA--Today in a 20-15 vote, the Senate approved a measure...

Seacoast Online: Hill, LePage take stands during budget hearings

Posted: June 05, 2013

By Deb McDermott Read more here YORK — The Maine Legislature's Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Dawn Hill, after declining to allow Gov. Paul...

Lawmakers Pass Measure to Protect Maine Loggers

Posted: June 04, 2013

Resolve would strengthen Department of Labor rules against the unethical use of foreign loggers AUGUSTA – Lawmakers in the Maine House and Senate...

Bangor Daily News: Maine lawmakers press for raises for state workers despite budget shortage

Posted: June 04, 2013

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee are working behind closed doors to make drastic...

SENATE PROTECTS STUDENTS, PREVENTS GUNS IN SCHOOLS

Posted: June 04, 2013

Rejects measure that would have allowed teachers to carry guns in schools AUGUSTA--Today, in a 19-14 vote, the Senate defeated a measure that would...