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REPUBLICANS REJECT REVIEW OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS “STATE TIME” VERSUS “CAMPAIGN TIME”

Posted: March 28, 2012

AUGUSTA—Republicans in the Maine Senate killed a measure that sought to clarify the roles and responsibilities for Constitutional Officers who...

Greg Kesich: Senate Dems finally stand up against governor's overreach

Posted: February 22, 2012

Sometimes the best deal you can reach through compromise is still not good enough. By Greg Kesich gkesich@mainetoday.com Editorial Writer  ...

Budget fix falls short in Senate

Posted: February 17, 2012

Budget fix falls short in Senate Democrats object to the measure, saying it would hurt too many Maine people. By Susan M. Cover...

Bill to end same-day registration approved

Posted: June 13, 2011

Read more from the Portland Press Herald. By Tom Bell, MaineToday Media State House Writer. AUGUSTA - A bill to end same-day voter registration won...

Quotes in column set Senate on fire

Posted: June 13, 2011

Read more from the Morning Sentinel. By Tom Bell, Morning Sentinel. AUGUSTA -- Infuriated by the statements a Republican leader made accusing the...

GOP chairman’s charge that Democrats ‘steal’ election causes stir

Posted: June 13, 2011

Read more at Bangor Daily News. By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Tempers flared in the state Senate on Friday after the chairman of...

Senate GOP, Dems clash over same-day voter registration

Posted: June 09, 2011

Read more at Bangor Daily News. By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff Posted June 08, 2011, at 9:44 p.m. AUGUSTA, Maine — Senate Republicans followed the...

SENATE MAINTAINS WOMAN'S RIGHT TO CHOOSE

Posted: June 08, 2011

The remaining anti-choice bills defeated by the Maine Senate   AUGUSTA – Today the Maine Senate defeated the final three measures of this...

SENATE DEMOCRATS PROTECT FUNDING FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Posted: June 02, 2011

Senate Democrats defeat the fourth and final bill attempting to allocate public monies for private schools AUGUSTA—In a vigorous floor debate,...

SENATE REPUBLICANS REJECT MEASURE THAT ENCOURAGES INCREASED BUYING AT LOCAL FARMERS' MARKETS

Posted: June 01, 2011

Bill promotes greater access for low income Mainers at farmers' markets through public-private partnership   AUGUSTA—In a straight...