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SENATOR JOHNSON RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: June 23, 2014

State employees union praises lawmaker for commitment to working families   AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville has...

Weekly Radio Address-Vitelli says:  There’s a lot happening with the Maine economy—and there’s a lot of potential. But we all need a willing partner if we’re going to move ahead together.

Weekly Radio Address-Vitelli says: There’s a lot happening with the Maine economy—and there’s a lot of potential. But we all need a willing partner if we’re going to move ahead together.

Posted: June 20, 2014

Mainers are known for our hard work; our creativity; and our determination. Perhaps it goes back to our Yankee roots. But regardless, whether you...

TROUBLED RIDES VENDOR RECEIVES $5 MILLION IN UNEXPLAINED STATE MONEY

Posted: June 17, 2014

The Department no-shows to meeting; questions remain unanswered   AUGUSTA—The LePage administration on Tuesday again failed to meet with the...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Johnson says: Just as graduation marks the completion of one chapter and the beginning of the next, there is always more work to do to strengthen education in Maine.

Posted: June 06, 2014

  It’s that time again: another school year has come to a close. As graduating seniors don their caps and gowns and say goodbye to their...

Bangor Daily News: LePage tells Democratic leaders to butt out of Alexander Group contract controversy

Posted: June 03, 2014

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Marine — In a strident letter delivered Monday, Republican Gov. Paul LePage told Democratic legislative...

SENATOR HILL URGES U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TO SUPPORT GRANT FOR SARAH MILDRED LONG BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Posted: June 02, 2014

Sarah Mildred Long bridge nearing end of useful life; rated structurally deficient & functionally obsolete   AUGUSTA - Democratic Senator Dawn...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Millett says,

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Millett says, "Investments in summer food and preschool programs will do far more to help schools than a shaming letter grade"

Posted: May 26, 2014

We all agree that every Maine student deserves to have the best teacher in the classroom. As parents, we want great schools. But unfortunately,...

NEW CONTROVERSIAL ALEXANDER REPORT MORE POLITICAL CAMPAIGN FODDER

Posted: May 15, 2014

LePage continues to waste taxpayer dollars to bolster election   AUGUSTA -- Democrats released the following statement in response to the...

Sanford News: Sen. Tuttle warns of impact of loss of battalion's knowledge and skills

Posted: May 15, 2014

You can read more here. AUGUSTA — Democratic Senator John Tuttle, of Sanford, has sent a letter to members of Maine’s congressional delegation...

DEMOCRATS RESPOND TO LATEST “SHAME & BLAME” SCHOOL GRADES

Posted: May 15, 2014

AUGUSTA--Lawmakers on the state’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee released the following statements in response to Governor LePage’s...