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Troy Jackson, Nate Libby elected as new Maine Senate Democratic leaders

Troy Jackson, Nate Libby elected as new Maine Senate Democratic leaders

Posted: November 15, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate Democratic Caucus on Monday elected its leadership team for the upcoming 128th Maine Legislature. Sen.-elect Troy...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Libby calls for common purpose to improve Maine after divisive election

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Libby calls for common purpose to improve Maine after divisive election

Posted: November 10, 2016

Elections are by their very nature divisive. We engage in spirited, sometimes unpleasant debate about the best candidates and policies to improve...

Voters can rest assured they won’t be intimidated by cameramen on Election Day

Voters can rest assured they won’t be intimidated by cameramen on Election Day

Posted: October 31, 2016

AUGUSTA — Maine Senator and former Secretary of State Bill Diamond, D-Windham, is reminding voters that they can go to the polls this year free...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Dill says fears of ‘rigged’ election are completely unfounded.

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Dill says fears of ‘rigged’ election are completely unfounded.

Posted: October 28, 2016

This year, there have been a number of allegations that our elections will somehow be “rigged.” I’m here to tell you that these fears are...

Sen. Breen decries Maine insurer for ditching abortion coverage

Sen. Breen decries Maine insurer for ditching abortion coverage

Posted: October 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, is decrying a decision by Community Health Options to stop covering elective abortions, starting next year....

Senate Democrats hail decision to reform legislative reimbursement system

Senate Democrats hail decision to reform legislative reimbursement system

Posted: October 27, 2016

Action urged after documents revealed Sens. Collins and Cushing received taxpayer-funded reimbursements after paying expenses with donor cash...

Sen. Patrick: Senate Ethics Committee must investigate abuse of reimbursements by 2 GOP senators

Sen. Patrick: Senate Ethics Committee must investigate abuse of reimbursements by 2 GOP senators

Posted: October 24, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, called Monday for the Senate President to convene the Senate Conduct and Ethics Committee to investigate...

Weekly Radio Address — Sen. Johnson: Food hubs will connect the dots of our growing food economy

Weekly Radio Address — Sen. Johnson: Food hubs will connect the dots of our growing food economy

Posted: October 21, 2016

Any vision to create A Better State of Maine must include support for our increasingly important food industry. That means investing in creative...

Sen. Patrick submits bills to protect integrity of Rumford water supply

Sen. Patrick submits bills to protect integrity of Rumford water supply

Posted: October 17, 2016

AUGUSTA — In the wake of one of the worst droughts in recent memory, Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, has submitted two bills to protect the integrity...

Sens. Hill and Breen join call to repeal the Hyde Amendment

Sens. Hill and Breen join call to repeal the Hyde Amendment

Posted: September 30, 2016

Senators say restriction on abortion coverage discriminates against low-income women AUGUSTA — Friday marks the 40th anniversary of the Hyde...