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SENATOR JACKSON RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: September 24, 2014

Labor federation praises lawmaker for commitment to working families AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Troy Jackson of Allagash has received a 100%...

LAWMAKERS PUSH FOR PROTECTION FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS

Posted: September 24, 2014

103 legislators call for manufacturer warnings for phthalates   AUGUSTA –  One hundred three lawmakers are joining together to call on the...

BDN:Lawmaker pushes for more partnerships between Maine schools, community organizations

Posted: September 24, 2014

Read more here. BANGOR, Maine — Nearly 70 percent of all children under age 6 in Maine live in households where both parents work, Rita Furlow of...

MAINE SENATE RECONVENES FOR 51 LEPAGE NOMINATIONS

Posted: September 23, 2014

Public hearings to start this week AUGUSTA--The Maine Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. to vote on Governor Paul...

Dem Radio Address: Vitelli says:  Investment in education is an economic imperative

Dem Radio Address: Vitelli says: Investment in education is an economic imperative

Posted: September 12, 2014

is real economic development. It is not just a social and moral imperative; it is an economic imperative.”   Some may ask what can...

LSJ: Emerge Maine honors lawmakers Hill and Rotundo as women of the year

Posted: September 04, 2014

Staff Report Read more here. PORTLAND — An organization dedicated to electing Democratic female candidates to public office has named state...

Bangor Daily News: Despite study linking formaldehyde to cancer, Maine agency not requiring its disclosure in products

Posted: September 04, 2014

By Mario Moretto Read more here. AUGUSTA, Maine — Despite a new national study that deems formaldehyde a known cancer-causing chemical in humans,...

Dem Radio Address: Boyle says: Mainers can’t afford the leadership of a governor who doesn’t put Maine workers first

Dem Radio Address: Boyle says: Mainers can’t afford the leadership of a governor who doesn’t put Maine workers first

Posted: August 29, 2014

  This weekend is Labor Day weekend. A three day weekend that marks the end of summer and a return to school. It’s often a reality...

MPBN: Rising Jail Costs Prompt Maine Corrects Board to Seek More Funding

Posted: August 25, 2014

By Mal Leary Read More here AUGUSTA, Maine - The State Board of Corrections has voted unanimously to ask lawmakers in January for an additional $2...

BDN: LePage gives raises to executive staff, withholds raises for 100 state attorneys

Posted: August 25, 2014

By Mario Moretto Read More here. AUGUSTA, Maine — Roughly 100 attorneys working for the state have been waiting nearly two months to receive...