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SENATE DEMOCRAT SWORN IN TO MAINE LEGISLATUREAUGUSTA—Democrat Chris Johnson of Somerville was sworn in as State Senator by Governor Paul LePage today. In a mid-morning ceremony, Senator Johnson was joined by his wife and members of the Democratic caucus as he took his oath of office as required by the Constitution. “I look forward to working on the real problems...
Listen to Senator Hill on WGANClick here to listen to Senator Dawn Hill, member of the Appropriations Committee, talk about the Governor’s Department of Health and Human Services budget proposal and her thoughts on the recent news with the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Democratic Leader: Public Input Welcome for the Maine Regulatory Fairness BoardLast session, the Maine Legislature supported regulatory reform legislation (LD 1) to improve the business climate in the state and encourage job creation and opportunities for Maine people by identifying and eliminating duplicate and unnecessary regulations that hinder our business climate. One aspect of the new law was the creation of the Maine Regulatory Fairness...
Weekly Radio Address: LePage education agenda wrong choice for MaineWeekly Radio Address: Rep. Nelson Good morning, I’m Democratic State Representative Mary Nelson from Falmouth. For the past three years, I have served the people of my community and the state on the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee. We’ve had the opportunity to hear directly from parents, teachers, students, and business leaders about what’s...
Former Maine Turnpike chief pleads guilty in graft case | APBy Clarke Canfield, Associated Press, February 10, 2012 PORTLAND, Maine — The former executive director of the Maine Turnpike pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing tens of thousands of dollars of turnpike money over many years to pay for upscale hotels in Maine, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe, meals at fancy restaurants, and personal spa treatments. Paul Violette, 56,...
Senator Hill Presents Legislation to Help Seacoast Communities Meet Public Transportation NeedsAUGUSTA – Senator Dawn Hill (D-York County) testified before the Maine Legislature’s Judiciary Committee in support of legislation that would remove a barrier for a local transit company looking to expand its service to communities affected by the closure of the Memorial Bridge. The bill, sponsored by Senator Hill, would provide the same tort claims...
Maine bill seeks parent involvement in schoolsMaine bill seeks parent involvement in schools %reldate(2012-02-08T09:00:00 AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine lawmakers are considering a bill to get parents more involved in their children’s schools. Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland is sponsoring a bill requiring every school board in the state to develop a plan to engage parents in their...
Lawmakers Consider Bill To Get Parents Involved In EducationLawmakers Consider Bill To Get Parents Involved In Education by Rob Poindexter – February 7th 2012 08:54pm - Read more Local News Augusta - State lawmakers are considering a bill that would ask parents to play an even larger role in education. Portland Senator Justin Alfond is sponsoring a measure to would require every school...
Lawmakers reach deal on budgetUnanimous vote to restructure health care despite veto threats AUGUSTA – Early Wednesday morning, lawmakers on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs committee reached agreement on $120 million cuts to the state budget. Lawmakers voted unanimously to preserve health care for thousands of low-income Mainers, including veterans, the mentally ill, and adults with serious medical conditions....
Senator Hill Welcomes South Berwick Student to the Maine SenateAUGUSTA – Brianna Muscarello of South Berwick served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate for the day as a guest of Senator Dawn Hill of York County. Hill invited Brianna to the State House after reading about her efforts to collect food donations for a local food bank in place of receiving presents...
MPBN | Maine Bill Bolsters Child Solicitation LawSource: Maine Public Broadcasting Network, 02/06/2012 The bill, initiated by Senate Democratic Leader Barry Hobbins, would prohibit the verbal soliciation of a child to perform a prohibited sexual act. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ A legislative committee will take public testimony on a bill to bolster Maine’s laws protecting children from being solicited to...
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