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Category: Senator Valentino

Comprehensive anti-drug bill becomes law after unanimous votes in House and Senate

Posted: January 19, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature on Tuesday voted unanimously to enact a law that represents a first step in combating the state’s deadly drug...

After ‘Cold Case Squad’ bill, work on unsolved homicides far from over

Posted: January 12, 2016

Sen. Valentino and Rep. Ward host families of victims, pledge further action AUGUSTA — Sen. Linda Valentino, D-Saco,  and Rep. Karl Ward,...

Radio Address: Valentino says public hearing reveals dire need for action on drug crisis

Posted: January 08, 2016

We know that Maine’s drug addiction crisis requires swift action. That was confirmed again this week when we heard directly from citizens about...

Emergency legislation would modernize court facilities in Maine

Posted: October 21, 2015

AUGUSTA – Democratic Sen. Linda Valentino of Saco has submitted a bill for the upcoming legislative session to modernize and consolidate court...

Panel reaches bipartisan budget deal

Posted: June 05, 2015

Bipartisan budget deal will boost Maine economy; grow good jobs and strong wages (Augusta) – A bipartisan budget deal reached by Maine lawmakers on...

MEASURE TO FUND COLD CASE UNIT MOVES FORWARD

Posted: May 27, 2015

Measure needs funding before it can become law   AUGUSTA --Today, in a near final step to becoming law, the Senate referred the Cold Case...

GOP SENATORS FLIP SUPPORT & SUSTAIN VETO ON MAINE-MADE FILM BILL

Posted: May 21, 2015

AUGUSTA - In a party-line vote of 19 to 16, Senate Republicans sustained Gov. LePage’s veto on a measure that would have encouraged filmmaking in...

SENATE REPUBLICANS DENY SMALL BIZ PROTECTION

Posted: May 12, 2015

15 Senators change vote and stick with LePage   AUGUSTA -  Fifteen Senate Republicans flipped from their initial support of a bill that...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS

Posted: April 28, 2015

“Live” checks: Bad deal that preys on elderly   AUGUSTA -  A measure that prohibits financial institutions and creditors from mailing...

MEASURE WOULD GIVE MUNICIPALITIES OPTION OF IMPOSING LOCAL SALES TAX

Posted: April 16, 2015

Optional sales tax provides towns with “tool” to help control local budgets   AUGUSTA -  Today, a measure that grants towns the option of...