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PRESIDENT ALFOND’S STATEMENT ON SCOTUS DECISION ON DOMA

Posted: June 26, 2013

Augusta—Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking...

GOVERNOR VETOES STATE’S BUDGET

Posted: June 24, 2013

Despite its strong bipartisan support, Governor rejects responsible balanced budget   AUGUSTA—After weeks of threats, Governor Paul LePage...

Bangor Daily News: A cast of leading characters from the 126th Legislature’s first session

Posted: June 24, 2013

By Robert Long Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Bedraggled and bleary-eyed, members of the 126th Legislature scuttled out of the State House early...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Goodall says, It is time for legislators, regardless of party, to stand together

Posted: June 22, 2013

Weekly Radio Address: Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall   Good Morning, this is Senate Majority Leader Seth Goodall of Richmond.  ...

Maine Senate Democratic Response to AG's letter on LePage's political gimmick

Posted: June 21, 2013

AUGUSTA--The Senate Majority Office has received an opinion from Attorney General Janet Mills and  Senate Majority leader Seth Goodall of...

GOVERNOR VETOES BIPARTISAN OMNIBUS ENERGY BILL

Posted: June 20, 2013

Governor holds omnibus bill hostage in to 11th hour negotiations AUGUSTA—At 11:55p.m., four minutes before his veto power expired, Governor Paul...

STATEMENT FROM SENATE PRESIDENT ALFOND ON FAILURE TO OVERRIDE VETO FOR HEALTH CARE EXPANSION

Posted: June 19, 2013

AUGUSTA—Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement on the failure to override the Governor’s veto to expand...

SENATE ENDORSES VOLUNTARY BACKGROUND CHECKS

Posted: June 19, 2013

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate voted 18-17 to support voluntary background checks for sellers who transfer ownership of a firearm in a private sale, that...

SENATE REPLACES ‘SCARLET LETTER’ SCHOOL GRADES WITH FAIR EVALUATION SYSTEM

Posted: June 18, 2013

System will involve stakeholders, and won’t be based on test scores   AUGUSTA—Earlier today in a 21-14 vote, the Senate approved a fair...

SENATE VOTES TO PROTECT PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING

Posted: June 17, 2013

Measure requires direct funding of charter schools AUGUSTA—Early today the Senate voted 21-14 to prevent charter schools from siphoning taxpayer...