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Senate Expands Access to Lower-Cost Prescription Drugs

Posted: June 14, 2013

Measure allows use of CanaRX AUGUSTA--Today in a 30-4 vote the Senate enacted a measure allowing Maine residents to obtain cheaper prescription drugs...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY BACKS FINAL PAYMENT TO MAINE’S HOSPITALS

Posted: June 13, 2013

Measure is Legislature’s second attempt to repay hospitals   AUGUSTA -- The Senate voted unanimously in a vote of 35-0 to approve a measure...

LEGISLATURE ENACTS TWO YEAR STATE BUDGET

Posted: June 13, 2013

Responsible bipartisan budget heads to Governor for signature AUGUSTA—Earlier today, the Maine Senate took the final vote in favor of a responsible...

SENATE STRENGTHENS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Posted: June 11, 2013

Measure protects workers injured on the job through no fault of their own   AUGUSTA--Today, in a 18-16 vote the Senate voted to strengthen...

SENATE EXPANDS ACCESS TO LOWER-COST PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

Posted: June 11, 2013

Measure allows use of CanaRX   AUGUSTA--Today in a 29-5 vote the Senate voted to allow Maine residents to obtain cheaper prescription drugs...

SENATE BANS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST THE UNEMPLOYED

Posted: June 10, 2013

Measure prevents employers from excluding unemployed workers from advertised jobs   AUGUSTA--Today,the Senate unanimously voted under the hammer...

SENATE PASSESS HEALTH CARE EXPANSION

Posted: June 06, 2013

Legislature puts politics aside to “do what’s right” for Maine people AUGUSTA—Today, with bipartisan support, the Maine Senate voted 23-12...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES REDISTRICTING PLAN

Posted: June 05, 2013

Bipartisan plan receives more than needed two-thirds support   AUGUSTA--Today in a unanimous vote, the Senate approved maps for new districts...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS MILITARY RECRUITERS

Posted: June 05, 2013

Dems say, All points of view should be presented AUGUSTA – In a unanimous vote, the Maine Senate passed a bill to allow military recruiters to...

Lawmakers Pass Measure to Protect Maine Loggers

Posted: June 04, 2013

Resolve would strengthen Department of Labor rules against the unethical use of foreign loggers AUGUSTA – Lawmakers in the Maine House and Senate...