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Category: Senator Valentino

SENATE REJECTS CONTROVERSIAL BILL THAT PROVIDES LEGAL COVER FOR DISCRIMINATION

Posted: February 18, 2014

So-called “religious freedom” measure denies Human Rights Act   AUGUSTA – This morning, in a 19-16 vote, the Senate voted against a...

WORKFORCE COMMITTEE GETS GO-AHEAD FOR SMALL BUSINESS BOND

Posted: January 30, 2014

Bond will focus on commercialization and job expansion   AUGUSTA—Today, the Legislature’s special workforce committee was directed to...

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REJECTS CONTROVERSIAL RELIGIOUS “FREEDOM” BILL

Posted: January 23, 2014

Opponents say bill provides legal cover for discrimination AUGUSTA – This afternoon, in a 8-4 vote, the Judiciary Committee voted against a...

MEASURE TO PROTECT SACO BAY FROM EROSION RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: January 23, 2014

Senator Valentino sponsors bill to protect sand beaches   AUGUSTA –Democratic Senator Linda Valentino of Saco introduced a measure yesterday...

MEASURE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEARING AIDS ADVANCES

Posted: January 21, 2014

Senator Valentino’s bill approved by Insurance and Financial Services Committee   AUGUSTA – Last week, the Insurance and Financial...

EXPERTS TELL LAWMAKERS MAINE NEEDS A SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT BOND

Posted: January 14, 2014

Targeted bond investments could accelerate business growth in Maine AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s special workforce committee heard yesterday from...

Bangor Daily News: LePage’s blockade: Prohibiting legislative testimony is inexcusable

Posted: November 12, 2013

By Linda Valentino and Seth Berry Read more here Mainers from all over our state sent lawmakers to Augusta to do the work of the people. The...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Valentino says "A small business development bond can support entrepreneurship and give opportunity for the next big idea"

Posted: November 09, 2013

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Linda Valentino   What does a gelato maker and a microbrewer have in common with the CEOs of an IT—telecom...

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EXPERTS TELL LAWMAKERS PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ARE VITAL TO SUCCESS

Posted: November 08, 2013

Programs providing access to capital and counseling set the foundation for success SOUTH PORTLAND—National and local entrepreneurship and business...

Sun Chronicle: Student Shadows Valentino

Posted: October 31, 2013

By Kate Irish Collins Read more here Caitlyn Comeau, a junior at Thornton Academy in Saco and enrolled in the school’s Jobs for Maine’s...