Stay up to date:

Category: Senator Patrick

GOP SENATORS SUPPORT MEASURE TO STYMIE VOTER PARTICIPATION

Posted: April 29, 2015

Voter ID: “unnecessary solution in search of a problem”   AUGUSTA – In a vote of 18 - 17, with Senators Katz and Langley joining the...

FLIP-FLOPPING GOP SENATORS SUSTAIN VETO OF CHEATER PINTS BILL

Posted: April 09, 2015

Consumer protection bill would have ensured “If you pay for a pint, you get a pint”   AUGUSTA – In a party-line vote of 14 - 20, Maine...

MEASURE TO REQUIRE LARGE EMPLOYERS TO DISCLOSE DISPARITY BETWEEN EXECUTIVE AND WORKER PAY RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: April 07, 2015

Senator Patrick’s bill aims to highlight income inequality in Maine   AUGUSTA - Today, a measure that will shine light on income inequality...

BILL CRACKING DOWN ON “CHEATER PINTS” ENACTED

Posted: April 02, 2015

“If you pay for a pint, you should get a pint” AUGUSTA – A measure that will standardize the amount of beer sold as a “pint” was enacted...

SENATOR PATRICK REAPPOINTED TO THE CITIZEN TRADE POLICY COMMISSION

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA- Democratic Senator John Patrick of Rumford has been re-appointed to continue his service on the Citizen Trade Policy Commission. Senator...

DEM LAWMAKER RALLIES TO TACKLE INCOME INEQUALITY

Posted: March 12, 2015

Maine CEOs earn more than $2 million; average worker makes $37,000 AUGUSTA – Democratic State Senator John Patrick led hundreds of Maine workers...

Democrats Launch "Good Jobs, Strong Wages" Focus

Posted: January 13, 2015

Dems call for unified focus on job and wage growth   Augusta , Me. -- Initiatives to create good jobs and strong wages will be among the top...

SENATOR PATRICK TO CHAIR “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” TASK FORCE

Posted: July 25, 2014

AUGUSTA- Democratic Senator John Patrick of Rumford has been appointed as the Senate chair of the Legislature's State Education and Employment...

SENATOR PATRICK RECEIVES PERFECT SCORE ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: June 24, 2014

State employees’ union praises lawmaker for commitment to working families   AUGUSTA – Senator John Patrick of Rumford has received a 100%...

VETO SPREE HITS WORKERS’ COMP BILL

Posted: April 28, 2014

Senator Patrick’s legislation would allow injured workers to bring representation when they are being examined by their employer’s doctor...