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Comprehensive anti-drug bill becomes law after unanimous votes in House and Senate

Posted: January 19, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature on Tuesday voted unanimously to enact a law that represents a first step in combating the state’s deadly drug...

Rockland resident interns in Maine Senate

Rockland resident interns in Maine Senate

Posted: January 15, 2016

Rockland resident Dashiell Marley recently joined the Senate Democratic Office in Augusta as an intern. Marley, a graduate from Brandeis...

UMaine student interns in Maine Senate

UMaine student interns in Maine Senate

Posted: January 15, 2016

University of Maine student Cody Watson recently started his semester with an internship in the Senate Democratic Office in Augusta. Watson, who...

Sen. Patrick: It's time to raise the Maine minimum wage

Sen. Patrick: It's time to raise the Maine minimum wage

Posted: January 14, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. John Patrick, D-Rumford, the ranking Senate Democrat on the Legislature’s Labor Committee, released the following statement after...

Senate votes unanimously to revive Land for Maine's Future bonds

Posted: January 14, 2016

Sen. Breen hails 'proud moment' for Maine Senate AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Thursday voted unanimously to reauthorize $6.5 million in...

Education groups line up to support Sen. Millett's school budgeting bill

Posted: January 13, 2016

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would add stability and predictability to school district budgeting received...

Sen. Breen advocates for Maine's deaf students

Sen. Breen advocates for Maine's deaf students

Posted: January 13, 2016

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to cut needless red tape for Maine’s only school for deaf students received a public hearing...

Sen. Johnson working to bring Operation HOPE to Lincoln County

Posted: January 12, 2016

Sen. Chris Johnsons, D-Somerville, is inviting interested members of the public to join an effort by local officials, law enforcement and health care...

Sen. Gerzofsky’s jobs bill receives public support

Sen. Gerzofsky’s jobs bill receives public support

Posted: January 12, 2016

AUGUSTA — A measure to attract large economic investments to Maine received initial support today during a public hearing in the state’s Labor,...

After ‘Cold Case Squad’ bill, work on unsolved homicides far from over

Posted: January 12, 2016

Sen. Valentino and Rep. Ward host families of victims, pledge further action AUGUSTA — Sen. Linda Valentino, D-Saco,  and Rep. Karl Ward,...