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Dem Weekly Radio Address: Dutremble says, “We need a better budget deal for Maine.”

Posted: April 03, 2015

But as those of us who work in public safety know, we are expected to do our job regardless of circumstance. What do I mean by that? Well, we don't...

Alfond and Hill say: We cannot look the other way or tolerate words of hate and racism. To do so, is to condone it, to agree with it, and to be complicit in the violence for which it perpetuates.

Posted: March 11, 2015

LETTER TO SEN. PRESIDENT THIBODEAU Just days ago, Americans of all colors--of all religions--stood hand in hand to march down the streets of...

MEASURE TO IMPROVE CARE OF CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: February 19, 2015

Senator Gratwick’s bill would ensure timely health assessments of children entering state custody   AUGUSTA – Today, Democratic Senator Geoff...

Weekly Dem Message: Valentino says, “The stakes are just too high for Maine women. We simply can’t afford to roll back the clock on women’s health.”

Posted: January 23, 2015

      Some forty years later, the conversation about abortion is no longer about being “pro choice” or “pro life.” It...

2014 Ballot Questions

Posted: October 08, 2014

This year there are seven ballot questions for Maine voters consider on the November ballot: six proposed bonds and a question about...

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Johnson says: Just as graduation marks the completion of one chapter and the beginning of the next, there is always more work to do to strengthen education in Maine.

Posted: June 06, 2014

  It’s that time again: another school year has come to a close. As graduating seniors don their caps and gowns and say goodbye to their...

Blue Mau Mau: Maine Senate Kills Franchise Protection Bill

Posted: April 04, 2014

By Don Sniegowski Read more here. AUGUSTA, Maine – On Wednesday Maine's state senate voted against Legislative Document 1458, the Small Business...

BUSINESS ZONES WOULD HURT MAINE’S ECONOMY

Posted: March 10, 2014

LePage’s New Business Gimmick Drives Down Wages  AUGUSTA—Top Democrats dismissed Governor LePage’s failed and divisive initiative to undercut...

SENATOR JACKSON ISSUES STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF PRESIDENT OBAMA’S CALL TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE

Posted: January 30, 2014

AUGUSTA-- Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash issued the following statement in support of President Obama’s call to increase the...

BILL TO IMPROVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER TREATMENT RECEIVES UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE VOTE

Posted: January 16, 2014

Senator Cain’s bill requires equal coverage for oral cancer treatment AUGUSTA—A bill to improve insurance coverage for cancer treatment was...