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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...

New law takes effect allowing families of homicide victims more time to pursue justice

Posted: July 27, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new law will take effect on Friday, July 29, that gives families of homicide victims up to six years to file civil actions related to...

New law to restore credibility to welfare system takes effect Friday

New law to restore credibility to welfare system takes effect Friday

Posted: July 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new state law barring the use of cash welfare benefits to purchase alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets and other items will take effect...

New law to improve ferry service for island residents takes effect Friday

New law to improve ferry service for island residents takes effect Friday

Posted: July 25, 2016

AUGUSTA — A new law that removes unnecessary burden on island residents by allowing the transport of medical samples on Maine State Ferries...

Radio Address: Lincoln County's anti-addiction efforts show strength of coming together

Posted: July 22, 2016

These days, a lot of people feel like their voice isn’t heard. That they don’t have the means or the tools to effect change in their...

Sen. Johnson appointed to working group on child care facility safety

Posted: July 22, 2016

Sen. Chris Johnson of Somerville will serve on the Legislature’s Working Group to Study Background Checks for Child Care Facilities and Providers....

Sen. Bill Diamond submits bill to block discrimination against seniors

Sen. Bill Diamond submits bill to block discrimination against seniors

Posted: July 21, 2016

  AUGUSTA — In response to efforts by an auto insurance company to increase premiums for Maine seniors based solely on their age, Sen. Bill...