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SENATE ENACTS MEASURE INCENTIVIZING MORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE INCENTIVIZING MORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS

Posted: April 09, 2015

Currently, Maine is behind the curve in incentivizing plug-in vehicles AUGUSTA – A measure that would incentivize the expansion of electric...

FLIP-FLOPPING GOP SENATORS SUSTAIN VETO OF CHEATER PINTS BILL

FLIP-FLOPPING GOP SENATORS SUSTAIN VETO OF CHEATER PINTS BILL

Posted: April 09, 2015

Consumer protection bill would have ensured “If you pay for a pint, you get a pint”   AUGUSTA – In a party-line vote of 14 - 20, Maine...

Legislative Democrats release A Better Deal for Maine Budget Plan

Legislative Democrats release A Better Deal for Maine Budget Plan

Posted: April 09, 2015

“Mainers want a better deal for themselves, a better deal for their communities and a better deal for the economy. Under our plan,...

MEASURE STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC INVESTMENT MOVES FORWARD

MEASURE STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC INVESTMENT MOVES FORWARD

Posted: April 08, 2015

New Market Tax Credit Program would get boost AUGUSTA –  A measure that strengthens an existing economic incentive program unanimously passed out...

YORK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHADOWS SENATOR HILL

YORK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SHADOWS SENATOR HILL

Posted: April 08, 2015

AUGUSTA – Catherine Marcoullier, a junior at York High School, recently spent the day at the Maine State House shadowing her State Senator. As part...

MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: April 07, 2015

“Live” checks: Bad deal that preys on elderly   AUGUSTA -  A measure that prohibits financial institutions and creditors from mailing...

BILL TO STRENGTHEN CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY MOVES FORWARD

Posted: April 07, 2015

“Silent Killer” could be prevented with more detectors   AUGUSTA - A bill that would require more buildings to have carbon monoxide...

MEASURE TO REQUIRE LARGE EMPLOYERS TO DISCLOSE DISPARITY BETWEEN EXECUTIVE AND WORKER PAY RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: April 07, 2015

Senator Patrick’s bill aims to highlight income inequality in Maine   AUGUSTA - Today, a measure that will shine light on income inequality...

MEASURE TO BOLSTER MAINE STUDENTS WITH INCREASE TO MAINE STATE GRANT PROGRAM RECEIVES SUPPORT

Posted: April 07, 2015

Grant award would increase incrementally for each year of education the student completes   AUGUSTA – A measure to increase the award amount of...

Measures to Support Maine’s Clam Industry and Help Protect Against the Green Crab Epidemic Move Forward

Posted: April 07, 2015

AUGUSTA - Over the past few years, Maine has implemented significant measures to address the threatening issue of green crabs. Two bills that would...