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ALFOND TO RECEIVE 2015 CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPION AWARD

ALFOND TO RECEIVE 2015 CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPION AWARD

Posted: March 23, 2015

On Clean Energy Day, Alfond will be bestowed honor   AUGUSTA – Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond has been selected to receive the New...

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MIRAMANT’S MINIMUM WAGE BILL WOULD BOOST TO $9.75 AN HOUR

MIRAMANT’S MINIMUM WAGE BILL WOULD BOOST TO $9.75 AN HOUR

Posted: March 23, 2015

AUGUSTA –The state’s Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development committee held a public hearing on nine bills aimed at increasing the...

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MEASURE TO INCREASE COLLEGE RETENTION AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT IS UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTED BY COMMITTEE

MEASURE TO INCREASE COLLEGE RETENTION AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT IS UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTED BY COMMITTEE

Posted: March 23, 2015

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates is a proven model for college degree completion   AUGUSTA – A measure to increase Maine’s retention and degree...

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Senator Johnson and Representative Fowle Honor Newest Eagle Scout

Senator Johnson and Representative Fowle Honor Newest Eagle Scout

Posted: March 23, 2015

Ian Ferguson, son of Sharon and Charles Ferguson, recently earned the high rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 609. Senator Chris Johnson (D-Somerville)...

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Senator Libby Welcomes Lewiston Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Senator Libby Welcomes Lewiston Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 23, 2015

AUGUSTA – Nathan Little of Lewiston recently served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate for the day as a guest of Senator Nate Libby....

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MPBN: Bill Seeks Library Tax Exemption

Posted: March 23, 2015

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Read more here. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ A bill that lawmakers have sent to Republican Gov. Paul LePage would exempt a...

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Weekly Address: Hill says, “Recent decisions by the PUC portends a troubling new era”

Weekly Address: Hill says, “Recent decisions by the PUC portends a troubling new era”

Posted: March 20, 2015

This week, all the ratepayers in Maine got some bad news: the cost of energy will be going up--for everyone--from homeowners to small businesses to...

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LEADERS DENOUNCE INACTION BY SENATE PRESIDENT TO BIGOTED HATE-SPEECH

LEADERS DENOUNCE INACTION BY SENATE PRESIDENT TO BIGOTED HATE-SPEECH

Posted: March 20, 2015

“Silence is the same as agreement” AUGUSTA – Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond and Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Dawn Hill released...

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MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS MOVES FORWARD

MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: March 19, 2015

“Live” checks: Bad deal that preys on elderly   AUGUSTA -  A measure that prohibits financial institutions and creditors from mailing...

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MEASURE TO EXPAND SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS GARNERS BROAD SUPPORT

MEASURE TO EXPAND SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS GARNERS BROAD SUPPORT

Posted: March 19, 2015

Program would help to reduce stigma around “free lunch”   AUGUSTA –A measure to allow eligible schools to serve free and nutritious meals...

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