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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,...

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...