Augusta—Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking...
Despite its strong bipartisan support, Governor rejects responsible balanced budget AUGUSTA—After weeks of threats, Governor Paul LePage...
Governor holds omnibus bill hostage in to 11th hour negotiations AUGUSTA—At 11:55p.m., four minutes before his veto power expired, Governor Paul...
AUGUSTA—Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement on the failure to override the Governor’s veto to expand...
Alfond’s bill improves teacher training for transition to standards-based learning AUGUSTA--Earlier today, the Senate enacted a bill to promote...
Alfond’s bill kick-starts rebuilding of schools in disrepair AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, the Senate voted 22—13 in favor of a measure to allow...
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...
Measure requires direct funding of charter schools AUGUSTA—Early today the Senate voted 21-14 to prevent charter schools from siphoning taxpayer...
LePage holds up 4,500 jobs, health care for nearly 70,000 AUGUSTA—Top Democratic leaders on Monday said new reports of job loss in Maine...
Legislature supports responsible budget AUGUSTA-- Earlier today, the Maine Senate voted 25-10 in favor of a responsible bipartisan budget...