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SENATE ENACTS MEASURE TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN MAINE

Posted: March 21, 2014

Senator Patrick’s bill allows Maine State Housing Authority to accept federal funds to increase access to affordable housing AUGUSTA –This...

SENATE ENACTS BILL TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTERS

Posted: March 20, 2014

Homelessness in Maine up 26% in the past year AUGUSTA— Today the Maine Senate enacted a measure sponsored by Democratic Senator Margaret Craven of...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE TO PROTECT SACO BAY FROM EROSION

Posted: March 20, 2014

Senator Valentino’s bill will protect sand beach from further erosion AUGUSTA –Earlier today, the Senate enacted Democratic Senator Linda...

SENATE OVERRIDES LEPAGE VETO FOR EIGHTH TIME

Posted: March 20, 2014

Measure aimed at keeping qualified teachers in the classroom, especially rural Maine AUGUSTA – Today, the Senate voted 29-5 to override Governor...

Bangor Daily News: Tribes call foul over Senate vote spree against statewide gaming measures

Posted: March 20, 2014

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Senate slammed the door on six bills Thursday night that involved the expansion of casinos...

SENATE GIVES INITIAL APPROVAL TO MUD FLATS CONSERVATION BILL

Posted: March 19, 2014

Senator Gerzofsky’s bill first to address invasive green crab AUGUSTA – The Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a bill sponsored by...

Panel Unanimously Backs Bill to Address Budget Shortfall

Posted: March 19, 2014

Lawmakers reach compromise on budget, rainy day fund   AUGUSTA -- Early this morning, lawmakers on the state’s budget-writing committee...

MEASURE TO PROMOTE SOLAR ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ADVANCES

Posted: March 19, 2014

AUGUSTA – The Energy, Utilities, and Technology Committee unanimously voted to support a bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Eloise Vitelli to...

MPBN: Maine Senate Backs Expanding Autism Coverage

Posted: March 19, 2014

Read more here Current Maine law mandates that insurance companies provide coverage for treatment of autism spectrum disorder for children ages 5...

MPBN: Bill to Arm Maine Forest Rangers Advances

Posted: March 19, 2014

By Susan Sharon Read more here Maine moved another step closer to becoming only the third northeastern state - after New York and New Hampshire -...