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Dems say governor should make secret plans for special session public

Posted: August 16, 2012

Augusta – Democratic leaders said today the governor should make his secret plans for a special session public now.  According to the Bangor Daily...

PPH | Dems push back on LePage's proposed Medicaid cuts

PPH | Dems push back on LePage's proposed Medicaid cuts

Posted: August 16, 2012

They say not only are the cuts illegal, but Maine finished FY 2012 with a $20 million surplus, so the cuts are unnecessary. By John...

LEAD DEMOCRATS DISPUTE GOVERNOR'S CLAIMS TO FEDS

Posted: August 15, 2012

Letter to Kathleen Sebelius, August 15, 2002 Governor ignores key facts in plea to Sebelius AUGUSTA—Top Democratic state lawmakers sent a letter to...

LAWMAKERS POSE SOLUTIONS TO LOBSTER CRISIS

Posted: August 15, 2012

Democratic lawmakers say Canadian protests highlight a “serious economic flaw” in state's economy AUGUSTA—State Democratic lawmakers are...

Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Kumiega says Maine must boost in state lobster processing and marketing worldwide

Posted: August 10, 2012

Radio Address-Rep Kumiega-8-11-12 Good morning, I’m State Rep. Walter Kumiega from Deer Isle -- a hub of Maine’s fishing and lobster industry....

Senator Jackson Applauds State Employee Health Commission Decision to Re-Open List of Preferred Hospitals

Posted: August 10, 2012

AUGUSTA – Senator Troy Jackson was on hand today at the State Employee Health Commission (SEHC) meeting to advocate for the re-opening of the state...

Jackson Honored by the Logging Industry

Jackson Honored by the Logging Industry

Posted: August 09, 2012

AUGUSTA---The Professional Logging Contractors (PLC) of Maine bestowed State Senator Troy Jackson with the “Legislator of the Year” award for his...

MPBN: New Heath Care Rules Celebrated By Democrats as Helping Women in Maine

Posted: August 07, 2012

Democrats in Lewiston were cheering new health care provisions that take effect today under the Affordable Care Act and the benefits to women in...

St. John Valley Times: Troy Jackson: 'How Will You Be Impacted By the Affordable Care Act?'

Posted: August 07, 2012

ONLINE FIRST: ST. JOHN VALLEY - The Affordable Care Act has raised many  comments, both positive and negative, that have confused many people across...

Democratic Weekly Address: Johnson says Maine needs leaders who model and reflect the integrity of Maine people

Democratic Weekly Address: Johnson says Maine needs leaders who model and reflect the integrity of Maine people

Posted: August 03, 2012

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Johnson 8-4-12 Good Morning. This is State Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville. Some speak about the merits of running...