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MEASURE TO BOLSTER MAINE STUDENTS WITH INCREASE TO MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM RECEIVES SUPPORT

Posted: April 07, 2015

Grant award would increase incrementally for each year of education the student completes   AUGUSTA – A measure to increase the award amount of...

Measures to Support Maine’s Clam Industry and Help Protect Against the Green Crab Epidemic Move Forward

Posted: April 07, 2015

AUGUSTA - Over the past few years, Maine has implemented significant measures to address the threatening issue of green crabs. Two bills that would...

LAWMAKERS & FAMILIES URGE SCREENING FOR RARE, FATAL GENETIC DISORDER IN NEWBORNS

Posted: April 07, 2015

Children with Krabbe disease can be treated with early diagnosis   AUGUSTA – Today, nearly a seventy-five people showed up in support for a...

BILL AIMS TO IMPROVE USM RETENTION & RECRUITMENT

Posted: April 07, 2015

Sen. Alfond introduces $2 million measure to support marketing and scholarships   AUGUSTA--A bill to provide $2 million to the University of...

BILL AIMS TO REDUCE REMEDIAL COURSEWORK NEEDED IN COLLEGE

Posted: April 07, 2015

Sen. Alfond introduces measure to support high schools graduating students that need remedial help.   AUGUSTA--A bill aimed at reducing the...

BILL TO EXPAND CHILD CARE TAX CREDIT RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: April 06, 2015

Sen. Alfond introduces measure to help working families with children AUGUSTA--A measure to make child care more affordable to more families by...

SENATOR JOHNSON TO HOLD LOCAL OFFICE HOURS

Posted: April 06, 2015

AUGUSTA – State Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at three locations around the...

Senator Miramant to Host Camden Forum on Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted: April 06, 2015

AUGUSTA – The public is invited to attend a community forum to learn more about the governor’s proposed state budget and its impact on Maine...

ELIMINATING ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS UP FOR CONSIDERATION

ELIMINATING ANNUAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS UP FOR CONSIDERATION

Posted: April 03, 2015

Two lawmakers proposed legislation and received support by public safety officials   AUGUSTA - Earlier this week, two Democratic lawmakers...

Dem Weekly Radio Address: Dutremble says, “We need a better budget deal for Maine.”

Dem Weekly Radio Address: Dutremble says, “We need a better budget deal for Maine.”

Posted: April 03, 2015

But as those of us who work in public safety know, we are expected to do our job regardless of circumstance. What do I mean by that? Well, we don't...