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Portland Press Herald: MaineCare application asks personal questions, such as where a child was conceived

Posted: February 19, 2014

By Joe Lawlor Read more here DHHS says questions on the form have a purpose and are not meant to intrude, but others object. Single parents...

MPBN: Maine Senate Rejects 'Religious Freedom' Bill

Posted: February 19, 2014

By AJ Higgins Read more here Majority Democrats used their superior numbers in the Maine Senate today to reject statutory checks on the...

TOWN LEADERS APPLAUD DEMS’ EFFORT TO FULFILL FUNDING PROMISE TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: February 18, 2014

Bill prevents skyrocketing property tax hikes on Maine families   AUGUSTA -- Community leaders and town officials from across Maine gathered at...

SENATE REJECTS CONTROVERSIAL BILL THAT PROVIDES LEGAL COVER FOR DISCRIMINATION

Posted: February 18, 2014

So-called “religious freedom” measure denies Human Rights Act   AUGUSTA – This morning, in a 19-16 vote, the Senate voted against a...

LEGISLATURE ENACTS “CROWD INVESTING” MEASURE

Posted: February 18, 2014

President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups   AUGUSTA—In a unanimous vote of 35 – 0, the Legislature...

Morning Sentinel: MaineCare rides to be reviewed in legislative work session on Wednesday

Posted: February 18, 2014

By Jessica Hall Read more here Legislators could proposal changes that affect the two largest providers of rides for MaineCare members The...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Jackson says, "Democrats led on standing up for good policy and doing the right thing by keeping our promise to our towns."

Posted: February 15, 2014

Sometimes what happens in Augusta, at the State House, seems far removed from what goes on in our communities.  But this week, after about a month...

SENATE GIVES INITIAL PASSAGE TO “CROWD INVESTING” MEASURE

Posted: February 13, 2014

President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups AUGUSTA – On Thursday morning, a measure allowing Maine...

SENATE GIVES FINAL APPROVAL OF DEMS’ MEASURE TO RESTORE FUNDS TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: February 13, 2014

Bill aimed at keeping property taxes down heads to Governor’s desk AUGUSTA—The Senate enacted a Democratic-led measure to restore $40 million...

LEGISLATURE REJECTS LEPAGE’S DENIAL OF FEEDING HUNGRY KIDS DURING SUMMER

Posted: February 13, 2014

House joins Senate in overriding veto of Alfond’s bill   AUGUSTA –Tuesday morning, the House voted 92-45 to override Governor LePage’s...