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Senate Democrats retake the majority in the Maine State Senate

Senate Democrats retake the majority in the Maine State Senate

Posted: November 07, 2018

AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, Senate Democrats picked up enough seats to secure the majority in the Maine State Senate for the 129th Legislative Session....

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RADIO ADDRESS: Our working waterfronts, robust tourist industry and enduring rural economy all depend on the vitality of Maine’s natural resources.

RADIO ADDRESS: Our working waterfronts, robust tourist industry and enduring rural economy all depend on the vitality of Maine’s natural resources.

Posted: October 19, 2018

Maine has made great strides in preserving and protecting our natural resources. These efforts have greatly benefited our families, our...

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RADIO ADDRESS: “The world was built in a way that favors the richest and most powerful among us. And it’s up to us to change it.”

RADIO ADDRESS: “The world was built in a way that favors the richest and most powerful among us. And it’s up to us to change it.”

Posted: October 05, 2018

Like most people, I grew up believing in the myth that if you worked hard and saved responsibly, you’d be all set. But that’s just not true....

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RADIO ADDRESS: Our veterans have stepped up in our nation’s time of need, the least we can do is step up for them in theirs.

RADIO ADDRESS: Our veterans have stepped up in our nation’s time of need, the least we can do is step up for them in theirs.

Posted: September 21, 2018

Our free nation -- of the people, by the people and for the people -- depends upon a free people willing to stand up and defend the values that...

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RADIO ADDRESS: Lowering the property tax burden for Maine families and seniors

RADIO ADDRESS: Lowering the property tax burden for Maine families and seniors

Posted: September 07, 2018

This is Senator Mike Carpenter of Houlton. Thanks for listening. As Mainers, most of us don’t mind paying our fair share so we can send our...

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Maine Senate unanimously enacts compromise tax conformity legislation

Maine Senate unanimously enacts compromise tax conformity legislation

Posted: August 30, 2018

AUGUSTA—On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted to enact compromise legislation amending Maine’s tax code to better support Maine-based...

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RADIO ADDRESS: We need to do more to make sure children in harmful situations don’t fall through the cracks.

RADIO ADDRESS: We need to do more to make sure children in harmful situations don’t fall through the cracks.

Posted: August 24, 2018

Hello, this is Senator Bill Diamond of  Windham. And I have an important message for you.   If there is anything that we have learned...

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Bipartisan ethics committee votes to release remaining clean elections funds without legislative fix

Bipartisan ethics committee votes to release remaining clean elections funds without legislative fix

Posted: August 16, 2018

AUGUSTA—On Thursday, the Maine Ethics Commission voted 3-1 to release the remaining $3 million in clean elections funds to qualified candidates,...

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Radio Address: If we are going protect Maine children, we need a functioning child protection system.

Radio Address: If we are going protect Maine children, we need a functioning child protection system.

Posted: August 09, 2018

All Maine children deserve to grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, free of violence. The tragic deaths of Kendall Chick and Marissa...

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Jackson statement on the release of clean elections funds

Jackson statement on the release of clean elections funds

Posted: August 08, 2018

AUGUSTA —On Tuesday, Gov. LePage announced he would not appeal a court ruling by Maine Superior Court Justice William Stokes requiring his...

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