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Breen: No reason to politicize conservation, environmental stewardship

Breen: No reason to politicize conservation, environmental stewardship

Posted: June 03, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen of Falmouth, the lead Senate Democrat on the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee, released the...

Radio Address: Johnson honors, mourns war dead for Memorial Day

Radio Address: Johnson honors, mourns war dead for Memorial Day

Posted: May 27, 2016

For hard-working people all over the state, a three-day weekend is always welcome. Memorial Day weekend is especially beloved for marking the...

Senate Democrats congratulate UMaine on offshore wind victory

Senate Democrats congratulate UMaine on offshore wind victory

Posted: May 27, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Dawn Hill offered hearty congratulations to the University of Maine’s New England Aqua...

Millett: LePage flouts accountability, Constitution with DoE games

Posted: May 26, 2016

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage continues to flaunt accountability, transparency and the Maine Constitution with his refusal to submit his choice to...

Alfond says LePage ‘on wrong side of history’ by joining pro-discrimination lawsuit

Alfond says LePage ‘on wrong side of history’ by joining pro-discrimination lawsuit

Posted: May 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond, D-Portland, released the following statement in response to news reports that Gov. Paul LePage...

Portland lawmakers call on LePage to apologize to Deering High School

Portland lawmakers call on LePage to apologize to Deering High School

Posted: May 23, 2016

Story about repeated overdoses proven to be a lie; Now, LePage must own it AUGUSTA — Portland’s delegation to the Maine Legislature is calling...

Senate Democrats end 127th Legislature with near-perfect voting record

Senate Democrats end 127th Legislature with near-perfect voting record

Posted: May 17, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats wrapped up the 127th Maine Legislature with near-perfect attendance and voting records. Ten of the 15...

Radio Address: Deschambault says respect, transparency are key to public’s trust in government

Radio Address: Deschambault says respect, transparency are key to public’s trust in government

Posted: May 13, 2016

You know, in my four decades of work for the Department of Corrections, I always treated prisoners fairly. It wasn’t always easy, but I knew...

Radio Address: Sen. Alfond says new Legislature has chance to restore civility

Radio Address: Sen. Alfond says new Legislature has chance to restore civility

Posted: April 29, 2016

On Friday night, I left the State House after what was most likely my last day casting votes on the floor of the Senate for the people of...

Senate overrides LePage veto of bill to expand access to overdose antidote

Senate overrides LePage veto of bill to expand access to overdose antidote

Posted: April 29, 2016

  AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Friday overwhelmingly overturned Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of LD 1547, "An Act To Provide Access to...