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DHHS MANAGEMENT FAILURES AT CENTER OF COMMITTEE DISCUSSION

Posted: December 10, 2013

Staffing issues responsible for empty beds at Riverview, no solution to MaineCare ride debacle   AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Health and Human...

LEPAGE GAG ORDER CONTINUES

Posted: December 10, 2013

Ongoing Department no-shows hinder lawmakers’ efforts to solve problems AUGUSTA – The LePage administration’s obstructionism and interference...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Haskell says, “It’s not too late for the LePage administration to do what is right for the tens of thousands of people who deserve a shot at getting their lives back on track”

Posted: December 07, 2013

Weekly Radio Address Senator Anne Haskell   There’s been a lot of talk lately about the decision to move two critical state agencies, the...

LAWMAKERS TOUR RIVERVIEW, WARREN PRISON

Posted: December 04, 2013

Staffing, Contract to be key issue at next committee meeting   AUGUSTA --Members of the special committee created to address patient care and...

Measure to Expand Early Childhood Education in Maine Receives Robust Support

Posted: November 25, 2013

Law Enforcement, educators and neuroscientists encourage adoption of early ed measure AUGUSTA—The state’s Education and Cultural Affairs...

Weekly Radio Address: Senate President Alfond says "LePage’s million-dollar consultant is the wrong priority for Maine"

Posted: November 23, 2013

Weekly Radio Address Senate President Alfond   Most would agree that while the financial crisis is behind us, we have not yet recovered....

DEMS CALL FOR END OF FLOUNDERING MAINECARE RIDE CONTRACTS

Posted: November 21, 2013

New measure proposes terminating broker contractsAUGUSTA—This morning, Democratic leaders gave full backing to a new measure to revoke the LePage...

Portland Press Herald: Maine Voices: Investment in early childhood education is key to Maine children’s future

Posted: November 15, 2013

By Rebecca Millett and Bruce MacDonald Read more here Democrats plan a push to expand access to voluntary pre-K statewide to give kids a strong...

MAINECARE RIDES SYSTEM STILL FLAWED, COMMITTEE DEMANDS ACTION

Posted: November 13, 2013

Lawmakers concerned about fast-approaching December 1 deadline   AUGUSTA – Lawmakers expressed mounting frustration with the ongoing problems...

Bangor Daily News: LePage’s blockade: Prohibiting legislative testimony is inexcusable

Posted: November 12, 2013

By Linda Valentino and Seth Berry Read more here Mainers from all over our state sent lawmakers to Augusta to do the work of the people. The...