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Sen. Patrick Announces that the FAFSA is Changing

Posted: November 15, 2016

As Maine students return to school, Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, wants to ensure that they and their families know about a recent change regarding...

Sen. Patrick submits bills to protect integrity of Rumford water supply

Posted: October 17, 2016

AUGUSTA — In the wake of one of the worst droughts in recent memory, Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, has submitted two bills to protect the integrity...

Sen. Patrick earns perfect record for conservation votes in 2016

Posted: September 01, 2016

Sen. Patrick, D-Rumford, received a perfect score for his votes to protect Maine’s environment, support clean energy and defend state conservation...

Sen. Patrick earns perfect voting record in 127th Legislature

Posted: May 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Patrick, D-Rumford, had a perfect attendance and voting record during the recently concluded legislative session. Sen. Patrick...

Senate sends transportation, R&D bonds to Gov. LePage

Posted: April 15, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Friday enacted two bonds to boost the state’s transportation infrastructure and investments in job-creating...

Senate Democrats oppose latest effort to thwart citizens’ minimum wage initiative

Posted: April 14, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats on Thursday opposed the latest effort by special interests, Gov. LePage and legislative Republicans to thwart a...

Senate Democrats: Maine will never again allow anti-LGBT discrimination

Posted: April 07, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Maine will never again return to the days when discrimination against LGBT Mainers was permitted under the law, said the Maine...

Senate Democrats unite against estate tax handout to ultra-wealthy

Posted: March 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats unanimously opposed a Republican-backed measure to give up to $14 million to a handful of super-rich families with...

Senator Patrick welcomes Dirigo HS student as Page

Posted: March 14, 2016

Samuel Holmes, a student at Dirigo High School served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate on March 9, 2016. Samuel was the guest of Senator John...

Radio Address: Patrick says it's time to let voters decide minimum wage

Posted: March 04, 2016

This week, a group of business special interests announced their plan to interfere with a citizen initiative to raise the minimum wage. They say...