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Legislation would improve attendance at public elementary schools

Posted: February 27, 2017

Sen. Libby’s bill extends truancy law to students as young as 5, protects parent’s rights AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston,...

Bill targets ‘pay-to-play’ by banning lobbyists’ political contributions

Posted: February 27, 2017

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, would prohibit legislators from accepting donations from lobbyists, corporations and special...

Senators Millett, Breen praise decision to decrease speed limit on I-295

Posted: February 24, 2017

Augusta - Senators in southern Maine lauded a decision by the Maine Department of Transportation, announced Wednesday, to decrease the speed limit by...

Breen presents budget amendment to expand opioid treatment access

Breen presents budget amendment to expand opioid treatment access

Posted: February 23, 2017

$4.8 million plan would create grant to fund treatment for uninsured, MaineCare patients AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen of Falmouth, the lead Senate...

Breen presents budget amendment to expand opioid treatment access

Posted: February 23, 2017

$4.8 million plan would create grant to fund treatment for uninsured, MaineCare patients AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen of Falmouth, the lead Senate...

Democratic legislative leaders to hold Town Hall in Fort Kent

Posted: February 23, 2017

Jackson welcomes Gideon, Libby, Golden to Northern Aroostook for Can-Am Crown International AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders from around the state...

Millett, Breen praise decision to decrease speed limit on I-295

Posted: February 22, 2017

AUGUSTA — Senators in southern Maine lauded a decision by the Maine Department of Transportation, announced Wednesday, to decrease the speed limit...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to protect seniors from predatory business practices

Posted: February 17, 2017

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, would protect Maine’s seniors from being hit with car insurance rate increases based solely on...

Legislature creates Opioid Task Force to tackle deadly drug crisis

Posted: February 17, 2017

Order by Sen. Jackson aims to stem public health epidemic that claims one life daily AUGUSTA — The Legislature on Thursday voted unanimously to...

No excuse for GOP voter suppression efforts, say Senate Democrats

Posted: February 15, 2017

AUGUSTA — Two Democratic members of the Maine Senate objected Wednesday to GOP-sponsored legislation that would suppress the voting rights of...