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MEASURE INCREASES TRANSPARENCY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS

MEASURE INCREASES TRANSPARENCY OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS

Posted: March 27, 2015

Bill would require insurance carriers to disclose patient out-of-pocket costs   AUGUSTA – A measure that would allow consumers to review and...

PUBLIC STRONGLY SUPPORTS BILL THAT IMPROVES MAINE’S AIR QUALITY

PUBLIC STRONGLY SUPPORTS BILL THAT IMPROVES MAINE’S AIR QUALITY

Posted: March 26, 2015

Measure would reduce train emissions statewide   AUGUSTA - The public came out in force today to strongly support a measure that would reduce...

STUDENT DRILL BILL BECOMES LAW

STUDENT DRILL BILL BECOMES LAW

Posted: March 26, 2015

Law will help “plan for the worst but hope for the best”   AUGUSTA –A measure that prepares Maine students for times of emergency became...

GOP SENATORS REAFFIRM TAX SHIFT ONTO LOCAL TAXPAYERS

Posted: March 25, 2015

AUGUSTA – Maine Senate Republicans reaffirmed a tax shift on to local communities to pay for teacher retirement costs. In a vote of 18 - 17, the...

MEASURE ADDRESSING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM GETS UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FROM EDUCATION PANEL

MEASURE ADDRESSING CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM GETS UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FROM EDUCATION PANEL

Posted: March 24, 2015

Chronic absence among young learners impedes learning and foretells dropout rates AUGUSTA – After unanimous support from the state’s Education...

MEASURE TO PROTECT PATIENTS FROM UNEXPECTED MEDICAL COSTS MOVE FORWARD

Posted: March 24, 2015

Senator Gratwick’s bill would prevent “surprise bills” for medical care   AUGUSTA – Today, the Insurance and Financial Services Committee...

ALFOND TO RECEIVE 2015 CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPION AWARD

ALFOND TO RECEIVE 2015 CLEAN ENERGY CHAMPION AWARD

Posted: March 23, 2015

On Clean Energy Day, Alfond will be bestowed honor   AUGUSTA – Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond has been selected to receive the New...

MIRAMANT’S MINIMUM WAGE BILL WOULD BOOST TO $9.75 AN HOUR

MIRAMANT’S MINIMUM WAGE BILL WOULD BOOST TO $9.75 AN HOUR

Posted: March 23, 2015

AUGUSTA –The state’s Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development committee held a public hearing on nine bills aimed at increasing the...

MEASURE TO INCREASE COLLEGE RETENTION AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT IS UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTED BY COMMITTEE

MEASURE TO INCREASE COLLEGE RETENTION AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT IS UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTED BY COMMITTEE

Posted: March 23, 2015

Jobs for Maine’s Graduates is a proven model for college degree completion   AUGUSTA – A measure to increase Maine’s retention and degree...

Senator Johnson and Representative Fowle Honor Newest Eagle Scout

Senator Johnson and Representative Fowle Honor Newest Eagle Scout

Posted: March 23, 2015

Ian Ferguson, son of Sharon and Charles Ferguson, recently earned the high rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 609. Senator Chris Johnson (D-Somerville)...