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LePage stymies law to protect LGBT students

LePage stymies law to protect LGBT students

Posted: February 04, 2016

AUGUSTA – Gov. Paul LePage is standing in the way of proposed rules to comply with a law requiring the protection of LGBT rights in Maine. Those...

Budget Committee forwards responsible tax conformity bill

Posted: February 03, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee on Wednesday voted 6-5 to forward a tax conformity bill that extends crucial tax...

Sen. Millett: For Maine students’ sake, we must do more to support their teachers

Posted: February 03, 2016

In an OpEd published in today's Portland Press Herald, Sen. Rebecca Millett wrote about the importance of supporting Maine educators. Paying top...

Senate Democrats blast LePage plan to mix Riverview patients, prisoners

Senate Democrats blast LePage plan to mix Riverview patients, prisoners

Posted: February 02, 2016

AUGUSTA — Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to mix severely mentally ill patients with convicted criminals will face fierce resistance by Senate...

Democrats advocate for responsible tax cuts for Mainers

Posted: February 01, 2016

AUGUSTA — Five Democratic members of the Taxation Committee voted to fully fund one year of critical tax credits for Mainers. The $19 million plan,...

Sen. Haskell: Bills to support treatment key to solving drug crisis

Posted: January 29, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Haskell of Portland, the leading Senate Democrat on the Health and Human Services Committee, released the following...

Sen. Miramant’s ferry safety bill receives support at public hearing

Posted: January 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — Recent changes made through the Maine State Ferry Service have created a unique problem for many of Maine’s island communities related...

LePage secrecy on tax conformity delays tax cuts for Maine people

LePage secrecy on tax conformity delays tax cuts for Maine people

Posted: January 28, 2016

Administration holds up tax breaks for small businesses, homeowners, students AUGUSTA – Lawmakers on the Taxation Committee on Wednesday tabled...

Food insecurity requires legislative action, says Sen. Alfond

Food insecurity requires legislative action, says Sen. Alfond

Posted: January 25, 2016

Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement in response to the Portland Press Herald’s weekend feature on...

Radio Address: Haskell says positive steps on drug crisis, conservation should propel us forward

Radio Address: Haskell says positive steps on drug crisis, conservation should propel us forward

Posted: January 22, 2016

Mainers who want Augusta to work for them have a lot to celebrate this week. In just three days, action has been taken to address the state’s...