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Sen. Millett named Honorary Chair for the Maine Senior Games

Sen. Millett named Honorary Chair for the Maine Senior Games

Posted: January 29, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Southern Maine Agency on Aging has named Sen. Rebecca Millett of Cape Elizabeth honorary chair for the 2018 season of the Maine...

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Gideon, Jackson Urge Pharmacy Board to Publish Rules for Narcan Dispensation

Gideon, Jackson Urge Pharmacy Board to Publish Rules for Narcan Dispensation

Posted: January 26, 2018

AUGUSTA--Today, Democratic Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson issued a formal letter to Chairman Joe Bruno...

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Jackson proposes ‘Hire American’ tax credit to promote Maine workers

Jackson proposes ‘Hire American’ tax credit to promote Maine workers

Posted: January 22, 2018

AUGUSTA —Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash introduced legislation to establish a “Hire American” tax credit for businesses in...

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Libby’s harassment prevention measure receives unanimous approval

Libby’s harassment prevention measure receives unanimous approval

Posted: January 18, 2018

AUGUSTA--Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Nate Libby’s proposal to strengthen harassment prevention training at the State House received...

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Radio Address: Investing in Mainers is essential to strengthen our workforce and economy

Radio Address: Investing in Mainers is essential to strengthen our workforce and economy

Posted: January 12, 2018

Maine people are our greatest asset. They are hardworking, innovative and creative individuals, willing to do what it takes to get the job done....

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Jackson introduces bond package to support biomass energy

Posted: January 11, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced a bipartisan bond package to stabilize the biomass energy industry and harness its economic...

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Deschambault bills aid reinvestment in downtowns and riverfronts

Deschambault bills aid reinvestment in downtowns and riverfronts

Posted: January 09, 2018

Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, introduced two pieces of legislation which would encourage downtown and riverfront reinvestments by towns and...

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Task Force finds significant economic opportunity in healthcare

Posted: January 08, 2018

AUGUSTA--Last month the Legislative Task Force on Maine’s 21st Century Economy and Workforce released a series of recommendations designed to seize...

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Radio Address: Senate Democrats resolve to make Maine families and seniors our number one priority

Radio Address: Senate Democrats resolve to make Maine families and seniors our number one priority

Posted: December 29, 2017

Happy New Year everyone! It is time to set resolutions for the year to come and to account for the resolutions we made--and kept--last year. At the...

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Libby submits bill to guarantee right to in-person jail visitations

Libby submits bill to guarantee right to in-person jail visitations

Posted: December 15, 2017

Legislation would repeal rule giving sheriffs ability to make families use video conferencing AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Nate Libby,...

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