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LePage secrecy on tax conformity delays tax cuts for Maine people

Posted: January 28, 2016

Administration holds up tax breaks for small businesses, homeowners, students AUGUSTA – Lawmakers on the Taxation Committee on Wednesday tabled...

Sen. Johnson welcomes Lincoln County residents to the State House

Posted: January 27, 2016

Sen. Chris Johnson of Somerville welcomed four Lincoln County residents on their visit to the State House in Augusta. Becky Recor, Mary Sheldon,...

Sen. Libby welcomes LA CA$H officials

Posted: January 27, 2016

Tuesday, January 26, was EITC Day at the State House. Regional officials with CA$H, a group dedicated to helping Mainers achieve financial stability,...

Sen. Libby welcomes Legion Commander to the Maine Senate

Posted: January 26, 2016

Ronie Ray, Commander of the Sabattus American Legion Post 135, recently spent the day at the State House with state Sen. Nate Libby of Lewiston. Ray...

Food insecurity requires legislative action, says Sen. Alfond

Posted: January 25, 2016

Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond of Portland released the following statement in response to the Portland Press Herald’s weekend feature on...

Radio Address: Haskell says positive steps on drug crisis, conservation should propel us forward

Posted: January 22, 2016

Mainers who want Augusta to work for them have a lot to celebrate this week. In just three days, action has been taken to address the state’s...

Bill to help Governor Baxter School for the Deaf gets green light from Education Committee

Posted: January 21, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Education Committee on Thursday gave unanimous approval to a bill by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, that will...

Senate enacts bill to revive $6.5 million in voter-approved LMF bonds

Posted: January 21, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to give final approval to a bill that revives $6.5 million in voter-approved Land for...

Sen. Millett's school budgeting bill wins unanimous committee support

Posted: January 20, 2016

AUGUSTA — A bill to add stability and predictability to the local school district budgeting process, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Rebecca Millett,...

Lewiston student visits the Maine Senate