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Category: Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future

Radio Address: Johnson says: Dems made small business a top priority by supporting entrepreneurs and developing workforce training

Posted: October 10, 2014

In Maine, we are proud of our creative entrepreneurs and vibrant small businesses.  I talk to and hear from small businesses all the time....

SENATOR HASKELL VISITS LOCAL BUSINESSES IN NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS WALK

Posted: October 10, 2014

Small business visits emphasize the importance of small businesses to local economy –  Democratic Senator Anne Haskell of Portland joined...

SENATOR JOHNSON CONDUCTS LOCAL BUSINESSES LISTENING TOUR

Posted: October 10, 2014

Senator’s business visits emphasize the importance of small businesses to local economy   –  Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of...

SENATORS CLEVELAND AND CRAVEN VISIT LOCAL BUSINESSES IN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS WALKS

Posted: October 10, 2014

  Senators emphasize the importance of small businesses to local economy   – Today, Democratic Senators John Cleveland of Auburn and...

2014 Ballot Questions

Posted: October 08, 2014

This year there are seven ballot questions for Maine voters consider on the November ballot: six proposed bonds and a question about...

LEGISLATURE’S SPECIAL WORKFORCE COMMITTEE HONORED BY MAINE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Posted: October 07, 2014

Workforce Committee receives the President’s Award from MDF for Innovative Workforce Development Initiatives   PORTLAND- Today the Joint...

SMALL BUSINESS BOND APPROVED IN SENATE

Posted: May 01, 2014

Provides $12 million through FAME for small biz to expand   AUGUSTA – Today, in a 31-4  vote the Senate overrode Governor LePage’s veto of...

LEPAGE SAYS ‘NO’ TO SMALL BUSINESS BOND

Posted: April 30, 2014

Bond targets small businesses and entrepreneurs to get products from lab to market   AUGUSTA –Governor Paul LePage on Tuesday vetoed a small...

Kennebec Journal: OUR OPINION: Jobs bond package a good investment for Maine

Posted: April 14, 2014

Funds for infrastructure, venture capital and research would help start and expand small businesses.   Every year, Maine fishermen catch tons...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Valentino says: Jobs bond builds off of Maine’s competitive advantages and will get Mainers working again today

Posted: March 29, 2014

  Jobs, jobs, and more jobs. Perhaps the only other topic discussed more than jobs is the weather!   Good Morning. This is State Senator...