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Weekly Radio Address: President Alfond says, "Lawmakers have a second chance to feed Maine’s hungry kids so they too can have a fair shot at school and in life"

Posted: February 01, 2014

  The state of Maine made it to the top of the list. We rank third.     Unfortunately, it’s a list that we’d rather not be...

SENATE COMMEMORATES EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AWARENESS DAY

Posted: January 30, 2014

Credit helps middle class families, but 20 percent of Mainers don’t apply AUGUSTA—Today, the Senate unanimously passed a Joint Resolution...

COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT MEASURE RECEIVES STRONG PUBLIC SUPPORT

Posted: January 29, 2014

Endorsed by students, higher ed and lending institutions alike     AUGUSTA—On Wednesday, Senate President Justin Alfond’s measure to...

SENATE REPUBLICANS SUSTAIN VETO OF MAINE FOODS BILL

Posted: January 28, 2014

Bill would have supported Maine farmers, local economy AUGUSTA – Earlier today, in a 20 to 13 vote, Senate Republicans sustained Governor...

PUBLIC URGES STRONG SUPPORT FOR MEASURE TO KEEP STATE’S FUNDING PROMISE TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: January 22, 2014

Hundreds pack public hearing to oppose cuts to property tax relief, schools and public safety AUGUSTA—Community leaders, mayors, police officers,...

SOLAR POWER KEY TO MAINE’S ENERGY FUTURE, SAY ADVOCATES

Posted: January 21, 2014

Environmentalists and energy experts back Vitelli’s bill to establish state solar energy goals AUGUSTA – Earlier today, environmental advocates,...

SENATE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR’S VETO OF PREVENTION FOR TOBACCO-RELATED ILLNESS

Posted: January 21, 2014

Bipartisan support to help Mainers quit smoking AUGUSTA – This morning in a 31-4 vote, the Senate voted to override Governor LePage’s veto of a...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Hill says, "Some spend their time pointing out all that is wrong and offer no solutions, but Democrats are working across the aisle to see that the state keeps its promise with Maine towns"

Posted: January 18, 2014

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Hill   One of the most important tasks for any legislature is to work with the governor to put together a budget...

COMMITTEE EXPOSES FUNDAMENTAL FLAWS IN CONTROVERSIAL ALEXANDER REPORT

Posted: January 14, 2014

AUGUSTA -- Fundamental flaws in the controversial Alexander report on Medicaid in Maine were exposed today during a hearing on its findings in the...

PLAN TO KEEP STATE’S FUNDING PROMISE TO MAINE TOWNS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: January 13, 2014

Details on plan released; public hearing scheduled AUGUSTA-- Top lawmakers on the state’s budget-writing committee have prioritized a measure to...