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VETO SPREE HITS WORKERS’ COMP BILL

Posted: April 28, 2014

Senator Patrick’s legislation would allow injured workers to bring representation when they are being examined by their employer’s doctor...

BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH BOND OFF FOR VOTER APPROVAL

Posted: April 28, 2014

MDI Lab to get $3 million for biomedical research   AUGUSTA—A bond measure sponsored by Senator Emily Cain of Orono to provide $3 million...

Weekly Radio Address: Johnson says, "Lawmakers should choose the side of Maine's farmers, fishermen, and schools and support local food hubs"

Posted: April 26, 2014

  This connection to our food extends beyond what’s healthy; it also grows our sense of community, and it strengthens our local economy. All...

STATEMENT ON LEPAGE’S BUDGET VETO

Posted: April 25, 2014

Budget eliminates and reduces DHHS wait lists for people with disabilities, ups reimbursements for struggling nursing homes     AUGUSTA -...

SOLAR BILL BECOMES LAW

Posted: April 24, 2014

Senator Vitelli’s bill will create a roadmap for solar power in Maine     AUGUSTA – A solar energy development bill sponsored by...

HEALTH CARE COSTS TRANSPARENCY BILL BECOMES LAW

Posted: April 24, 2014

AUGUSTA – A bill to provide transparency in health care costs became law today. The legislation is a result of a special study commission chaired...

Morning Sentinel: 126th Legislature recesses with clear winners and losers

Posted: April 20, 2014

By Steve Mistler Read more here Despite veto battles on the horizon, lawmakers can say they’ve managed to make some Mainers’ lives better....

LEPAGE KILLS LOCAL ‘FOOD HUBS’ BILL HELPING MAINE FARMERS AND FISHERMEN

Posted: April 18, 2014

Veto spree continues with nine vetoes in one day     AUGUSTA—As part of his nine-bill veto spree today, Governor LePage killed another bill...

SENATE ENACTS $50 MILLION IN BONDS

Posted: April 17, 2014

Focusing on 21st century jobs and industries   AUGUSTA – Today, the Senate enacted six bond bills totaling $50 million to create jobs and...

SMALL BUSINESS BOND APPROVED IN SENATE

Posted: April 17, 2014

Provides $12 million through FAME for small biz to expand   AUGUSTA – Today, in a 27-3 the Senate enacted a small business bond to help small...