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BILL TO EXPAND MAINE FARMS AND LOCAL FOODS INTRODUCED

Posted: May 07, 2015

AUGUSTA –A measure to expand the use of fresh Maine foods into new markets like school food service programs received support in the state’s...

MEASURE SEEKS CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR STATE-FUNDED TAX BREAKS

Posted: April 23, 2015

“It’s time to say to Maine employers: do right by your employees if you want to qualify for state assistance.”   AUGUSTA –A measure that...

NEW MEASURE INCENTIVIZES SNAP RECIPIENTS TO BUY HEALTHY FOOD

Posted: April 23, 2015

Utilizing public-private partnerships and leveraging federal dollars is key   AUGUSTA –A measure that would tackle food insecurity in Maine by...

MEASURE WOULD IMPROVE BROADBAND STANDARDS IN MAINE

Posted: April 21, 2015

Maine ranks in bottom of the pack for Internet speed AUGUSTA - A bill to bring Maine’s broadband standards up to speed with its internet...

IDLE FARMLANDS WOULD GET BOOST FROM PROPOSED MEASURE

Posted: April 14, 2015

Program would incentivize farmers restore farmland to working agricultural land AUGUSTA - A measure to strengthen and grow Maine’s farming...

BILL TO PREVENT WASTEFUL OVERPAYMENTS TO VIRTUAL SCHOOLS SUPPORTED BY EDUCATORS

Posted: April 13, 2015

Currently virtual for-profit schools get some dollars as bricks and mortar public schools AUGUSTA - A bill that would prevent the overpayment of...

SENATOR JOHNSON TO HOLD LOCAL OFFICE HOURS

Posted: April 06, 2015

AUGUSTA – State Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at three locations around the...

Senator Johnson and Representative Fowle Honor Newest Eagle Scout

Posted: March 23, 2015

Ian Ferguson, son of Sharon and Charles Ferguson, recently earned the high rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 609. Senator Chris Johnson (D-Somerville)...

Senator Chris Johnson Welcomes Newcastle Doctor to Maine Senate

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate welcomed Dr. Joann Kaplan, MD of Newcastle as “Doctor of the Day” during a recent legislative session. The “Doctor...

Senator Chris Johnson to Host Community Forums on Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted: March 16, 2015

AUGUSTA – The public is invited to attend community forums to learn more about the governor’s proposed state budget and its impact on Maine...