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Sen. Johnson praises GOC vote to investigate Maine State Lottery marketing

Posted: January 12, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee voted unanimously Friday to launch an investigation into the Maine State Lottery to...

Radio Address: Valentino says public hearing reveals dire need for action on drug crisis

Radio Address: Valentino says public hearing reveals dire need for action on drug crisis

Posted: January 08, 2016

We know that Maine’s drug addiction crisis requires swift action. That was confirmed again this week when we heard directly from citizens about...

Sen. Alfond denounces LePage's offensive comments

Sen. Alfond denounces LePage's offensive comments

Posted: January 08, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond, D-Portland, released the following statement regarding Gov. Paul LePage's remarks at Wednesday's...

MaineDOT advances Casco Bay Bridge privatization despite concerns

MaineDOT advances Casco Bay Bridge privatization despite concerns

Posted: January 07, 2016

AUGUSTA — The controversial Casco Bay Bridge privatization plan appears set to advance despite the objection of members of the Legislature’s...

Sen. Breen hails movement to revive Land for Maine's Future bonds

Posted: January 06, 2016

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen of Falmouth hailed the House of Representatives’ action to begin reauthorizing $6.5 million of voter-approved...

Sen. Diamond voices concerns about privatization of Casco Bay Bridge

Sen. Diamond voices concerns about privatization of Casco Bay Bridge

Posted: December 29, 2015

Lack of transparency troubles Transportation Committee AUGUSTA — Sen. Bill Diamond and Rep. Mark Bryant, both Windham Democrats and members of the...

Radio Address: Sen. Hill urges fellow lawmakers to bring goodwill into next session

Radio Address: Sen. Hill urges fellow lawmakers to bring goodwill into next session

Posted: December 25, 2015

The holidays tend to bring out the best in people. No matter who we are or how we celebrate, goodwill and the spirit of the season are everywhere...

Sen. Gratwick: There's no excuse for rejecting life-saving cancer screening funds

Posted: December 22, 2015

AUGUSTA — Sen. Geoff Gratwick released the following statement in response to reports that the LePage administration has rejected a $2.5 million...

Diamond’s bill to control videotaping at polling places advances

Diamond’s bill to control videotaping at polling places advances

Posted: December 17, 2015

AUGUSTA — A bill to control video recording inside polling places will receive a full and fair hearing in the House and Senate after the...

Haskell, Breen cheer Westbrook's comprehensive drug initiative

Posted: December 17, 2015

WESTBROOK — Sens. Anne Haskell and Cathy Breen, who each represent part of Westbrook,  lauded the city's Police Department’s community-based...