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Category: Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Republicans block initiative to fund Land for Maine’s Future

Posted: September 05, 2019

AUGUSTA —Sen. Breen, D-Falmouth, spoke on the Senate floor today to advocate for a bond proposal to fund the Land for Maine’s Future program. The...

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Appropriations Committee reaches strong, bipartisan budget agreement

Posted: June 12, 2019

  AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee reached a bipartisan budget agreement in a Committee...

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Senate Democrats release statement on revenue forecasting report

Posted: May 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Revenue Forecasting Committee presented its biannual report on revenue projections at the State House on Wednesday. The report...

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Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would ensure the issuance of bonds that have been approved by Maine voters. LD...

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Herbig presents high-speed internet bond proposal

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA— On Tuesday, Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Waldo, introduced a bond proposal to bring reliable, high-speed internet access to rural Maine at a public...

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Bill to Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund

Posted: February 15, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, which would give Maine schools the funds to make necessary repairs, upgrades and...

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Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee welcomes constituent input for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: January 07, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, and Rep. Drew Gattine, D-Westbrook, have been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and...

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Budget committee unanimously votes to fund Jackson nursing home bill

Posted: June 12, 2018

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson, of Allagash, to fund Maine’s nursing homes was finally approved as part of...

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Budget committee votes to fund school-based health centers

Posted: June 12, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Legislature’s Appropriation and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously approved an essential spending package that...

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Budget Committee unanimously approves funds for nursing homes, opioid epidemic, mental health

Posted: June 11, 2018

 AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Legislature’s Appropriation and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously approved an essential spending package to...

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