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York County court upgrades win initial passage in Senate

York County court upgrades win initial passage in Senate

Posted: March 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — A bill to construct a modern, consolidated courthouse in York County won the unanimous support of The Maine Senate in a preliminary vote...

Senate enacts bill to extend statute of limitations for ‘cold case’ lawsuits

Posted: March 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Monday voted unanimously to enact a bill by Sen. Linda Valentino that will give families of homicide victims up to...

Sen. Libby urges GOP to choose welfare reform over welfare politics

Posted: March 24, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, is urging his colleagues in the House and Senate to focus the remainder of the session on on real,...

Alfond recognized in fight to end hunger in Maine

Posted: March 24, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on Thursday honored Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland for his contributions...

Senate Democrats unite against estate tax handout to ultra-wealthy

Senate Democrats unite against estate tax handout to ultra-wealthy

Posted: March 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats unanimously opposed a Republican-backed measure to give up to $14 million to a handful of super-rich families with...

Bills to fight brain drain, boost STEM workforce earn broad support

Posted: March 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — Three governor’s bills sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond, D-Portland, earned broad support from the public and from...

Senate gives initial approval to Valentino bill to help ‘cold case’ families

Posted: March 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday gave unanimous support to extend the statute of limitations for civil actions filed by the families of...

Maine Senate sends education funding referendum to voters

Maine Senate sends education funding referendum to voters

Posted: March 22, 2016

AUGUSTA — A citizen initiative to establish a fund to support Maine’s financial obligations to K-12 education was sent to voters after a...

Commission to End Student Hunger holds kick-off meeting

Commission to End Student Hunger holds kick-off meeting

Posted: March 18, 2016

Group of experts, advocates focused on how to increase access to nutritious food AUGUSTA — The Commission to End Student Hunger held its...

Sen. Diamond calls on Gov. LePage to protect Mainers from voter intimidation

Sen. Diamond calls on Gov. LePage to protect Mainers from voter intimidation

Posted: March 18, 2016

The polling place is the linchpin of our democratic system of government. It’s where citizens make their voices heard, whether it’s on...