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Legal Newsline: Maine lawmaker introduces patent troll legislation, says some banks are in ‘a hostage situation’

Posted: January 23, 2014

By Jessica Karmasek Read more here PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) — A Maine lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make patent trolling...

MPBN: Maine Lawmakers Consider Limiting Patent Trolls

Posted: January 03, 2014

By Mal Leary Read more here Companies that try to make a fast buck by asserting that they have a patent on a computer program or process or a piece...

Bangor Daily News: Panel hands in plan to save $40 million by eliminating tax breaks — or is it $80 million in new taxes?

Posted: December 13, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Some say “tomato” … Democrats in the Legislature call a plan submitted to the...

Budget Panel Urged to Reduce Tax Breaks for Corporations to Prevent Cuts to Towns, Families

Posted: December 12, 2013

Tax Expenditure Commission Chairs present $40 million road map of savings AUGUSTA--- Key lawmakers on Thursday urged the state’s budget-writing...

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...

MPBN: Maine Gov: Democrats Badgering Administration Officials

Posted: November 13, 2013

By AJ Higgins Read more here The butting of heads continues between the Gov. Paul LePage's office and Democrats in Augusta. LePage today accused...

DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ENCOURAGE VOLK TO APPEAL BILL

Posted: November 07, 2013

Leaders support merits of bill and say Volk is making a “good case” AUGUSTA – Today, Senate Democratic leaders released the following...

Another View: Harmon column did not reflect the reality of state assistance

Posted: November 01, 2013

Making people look for jobs that may not exist doesn’t make the state’s safety net programs more efficient. By State Sen. Anne Haskell,...

SENATE DEMOCRATS RECEIVE PERFECT SCORES ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: October 28, 2013

Leaders reaffirm commitment to affordable health care, fair pay, and collective bargaining AUGUSTA – All 19 Democratic senators received a 100%...

PEW RESEARCHER: MAINE TAX BREAKS NEED ACCOUNTABILITY

Posted: September 30, 2013

Greater scrutiny for corporate tax breaks needed to prevent property tax hikes   AUGUSTA --   Maine’s corporate tax breaks are not getting...