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Jackson statement regarding LePage tax conformity proposal

Jackson statement regarding LePage tax conformity proposal

Posted: March 02, 2018

AUGUSTA - In a joint hearing of the Taxation and Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, the LePage Administration presented their...

Carpenter proposes bill to expand indecent conduct laws to include digital images

Carpenter proposes bill to expand indecent conduct laws to include digital images

Posted: March 01, 2018

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, would amend existing indecent conduct laws to include the unwelcome sending of digital images...

Libby releases statement in support of anti-harassment bill

Libby releases statement in support of anti-harassment bill

Posted: February 28, 2018

AUGUSTA--Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Nate Libby, of Lewiston, released the following statement in response to the public hearing on LD 1842,...

Republican leadership votes to kill Millett bill seeking school threat data

Republican leadership votes to kill Millett bill seeking school threat data

Posted: February 28, 2018

AUGUSTA —On Tuesday, Republican leadership voted in Legislative Council to kill an after-deadline bill request from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape...

Legislature to hear Dion “Red Flag” bill

Legislature to hear Dion “Red Flag” bill

Posted: February 27, 2018

 AUGUSTA — The Legislative Council on Tuesday voted 7-3 to approve an after-deadline bill request from Sen. Mark Dion, D-Portland, LR 2943,...

Legislature to hear Millett bill to prioritize funding for school safety and security upgrades

Legislature to hear Millett bill to prioritize funding for school safety and security upgrades

Posted: February 27, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Legislative Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an after-deadline bill request from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth,...

RADIO ADDRESS: Access to mental health care makes it possible for more Mainers to participate in our communities and economy

RADIO ADDRESS: Access to mental health care makes it possible for more Mainers to participate in our communities and economy

Posted: February 26, 2018

 If we want all Mainers to actively participate in our communities and contribute to our economy, we need to make sure they can get the health...

Maine Legislature approves Dion Civil Deputy bill

Maine Legislature approves Dion Civil Deputy bill

Posted: February 23, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature unanimously approved a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Dion of Portland to clarify the legal training requirements...

Senate gives initial approval to funding bill for Downeast Correctional Facility

Senate gives initial approval to funding bill for Downeast Correctional Facility

Posted: February 16, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted 31-3 to pass a bill the amended LD 1704, “An Act To Fund the Downeast Correctional Facility” on Thursday. The...

Senate unanimously approves Vitelli bill to protect children from visual sexual aggression

Senate unanimously approves Vitelli bill to protect children from visual sexual aggression

Posted: February 16, 2018

AUGUSTA —The Maine Senate unanimously approved a bill by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, of Arrowsic, to protect children from visual sexual aggression on...