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Democratic leaders: ‘Censure’ is no solution to governor’s behavior

Democratic leaders: ‘Censure’ is no solution to governor’s behavior

Posted: August 29, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders in the Legislature released the following statement regarding Republican Sen. Amy Volk’s response to the...

Senate Dems: LePage’s comments raise questions of capacity to lead

Senate Dems: LePage’s comments raise questions of capacity to lead

Posted: August 26, 2016

Democratic Leaders Alfond, Hill say governor must apologize AUGUSTA — The Leaders of the Maine Senate Democrats released the following statement...

Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Maine Senate Democrats earn high marks for pro-environment votes

Posted: August 25, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Democratic members of the Maine Senate showed their commitment to Maine’s environment and natural resources with their...

Sen. Breen earns perfect record for conservation votes in 2016

Sen. Breen earns perfect record for conservation votes in 2016

Posted: August 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, received a perfect score for her votes to protect Maine’s environment, support clean energy and defend...

Alfond hails historic creation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Alfond hails historic creation of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Posted: August 24, 2016

The Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument includes 87,500 acres east of Baxter State Park, and contains the East Branch of the Penobscot...

Radio Address: Alfond says Mainers deserve a government that works for them

Radio Address: Alfond says Mainers deserve a government that works for them

Posted: August 19, 2016

Mainers are tired of dysfunction and partisan boxing matches in Augusta. They deserve a state government that works. Hi. This is Senate...

Senate Dems question lack of transparency in DHHS contracting

Senate Dems question lack of transparency in DHHS contracting

Posted: August 11, 2016

Breen and Haskell: Seemingly unnecessary sole-source contract is troubling AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats are asking questions about why Gov. Paul...

New program to attract good-paying jobs begins Friday

New program to attract good-paying jobs begins Friday

Posted: July 27, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new program designed to attract large companies that pay strong wages will begin Friday, July 29, when the law that created it takes...

Law to fund rebuilding of York County courthouse takes effect Friday

Law to fund rebuilding of York County courthouse takes effect Friday

Posted: July 27, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new state law that provides $65 million for the construction of a new York County courthouse will take effect on Friday, July 29....

New laws protecting Mainers from sex abuse take effect Friday

New laws protecting Mainers from sex abuse take effect Friday

Posted: July 27, 2016

AUGUSTA — Two new laws targeting sex offenders in Maine will take effect on Friday, July 29. “These new laws strengthen the systems that...