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MPBN | Mayhew Apologizes to Lawmakers for Failure to Disclose Ineligible Payments Snafu Sooner

Posted: March 10, 2012

Source: Maine Public Broadcasting Network, 03/09/2012, A.J. Higgins   Maine Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew today...

BDN | Emergency budget bill proposed to close $5M shortfall this budget year

Posted: March 06, 2012

Source: Bangor Daily News, Mal Leary, Capitol News Service, March 04, 2012 AUGUSTA, Maine — Leaders of the Legislature’s Appropriations...

Johnson settling into office

Posted: March 05, 2012

Johnson settling into office By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House Writer AUGUSTA -- Just two weeks after Democrat...

Senator Goodall to Host Public Forum about Legislative Matters

Posted: March 02, 2012

Meeting will serve as an opportunity for residents of Senate District 19 to share concerns and talk about the issues AUGUSTA – As part of an...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. SUESS!

Posted: March 02, 2012

As part of Read Across America day, Senator Seth Goodall read to 4th grade students at Marcia Buker Elementary in Richmond. In honor of Dr....

INDEPENDENT REPORT: MAINE INVESTMENT IN RENEWABLES YIELDS JOBS AND ECONOMIC SHOT IN THE ARM

Posted: February 28, 2012

AUGUSTA—Maine state lawmakers on the Legislature's Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee were presented report findings analyzing the economic...

Legislation to Revitalize Maine’s Downtowns Introduced

Posted: February 24, 2012

Bill’s sponsor, Senator Nancy Sullivan, stresses the economic importance of supporting downtown regions AUGUSTA – State Senator Nancy Sullivan...

MTM | Maine bill would ease rules on public workers double-dipping

Posted: February 23, 2012

The bill is meant for superintendents and principals, not teachers and state workers, according to its sponsor. Source: By Susan M....

MPBN | Maine Landowner Compensation Bill Sparks Heated Debate

Posted: February 21, 2012

Source: 02/21/2012   Reported By: A.J. Higgins The Legislature is debating a measure that would allow some property owners to seek either...

State House Notebook: Senator gets 'baptism by fire' on first day in office

Posted: February 21, 2012

State House Notebook: Senator gets 'baptism by fire' on first day in office By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House...