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Senator Libby Welcomes Lewiston Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Senator Libby Welcomes Lewiston Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 23, 2015

AUGUSTA – Nathan Little of Lewiston recently served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate for the day as a guest of Senator Nate Libby....

MPBN: Bill Seeks Library Tax Exemption

Posted: March 23, 2015

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Read more here. AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) _ A bill that lawmakers have sent to Republican Gov. Paul LePage would exempt a...

Weekly Address: Hill says, “Recent decisions by the PUC portends a troubling new era”

Weekly Address: Hill says, “Recent decisions by the PUC portends a troubling new era”

Posted: March 20, 2015

This week, all the ratepayers in Maine got some bad news: the cost of energy will be going up--for everyone--from homeowners to small businesses to...

LEADERS DENOUNCE INACTION BY SENATE PRESIDENT TO BIGOTED HATE-SPEECH

LEADERS DENOUNCE INACTION BY SENATE PRESIDENT TO BIGOTED HATE-SPEECH

Posted: March 20, 2015

“Silence is the same as agreement” AUGUSTA – Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond and Assistant Senate Democratic Leader Dawn Hill released...

MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS MOVES FORWARD

MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: March 19, 2015

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

MEASURE TO EXPAND SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS GARNERS BROAD SUPPORT

MEASURE TO EXPAND SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS GARNERS BROAD SUPPORT

Posted: March 19, 2015

Program would help to reduce stigma around “free lunch”   AUGUSTA –A measure to allow eligible schools to serve free and nutritious meals...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE SUPPORTING MAINE LIBRARY CONSORTIUM

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE SUPPORTING MAINE LIBRARY CONSORTIUM

Posted: March 19, 2015

Bill exempts Maine InfoNet from sales tax   AUGUSTA –The Maine Senate enacted a measure that exempts a statewide network of libraries, also...

SENATOR PATRICK REAPPOINTED TO THE CITIZEN TRADE POLICY COMMISSION

SENATOR PATRICK REAPPOINTED TO THE CITIZEN TRADE POLICY COMMISSION

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA- Democratic Senator John Patrick of Rumford has been re-appointed to continue his service on the Citizen Trade Policy Commission. Senator...

MEASURE TO ENCOURAGE MORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT FROM COMMITTEE

MEASURE TO ENCOURAGE MORE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS RECEIVES GREEN LIGHT FROM COMMITTEE

Posted: March 18, 2015

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

MEASURE SEEKS TO IMPROVE INSURANCE ACCESS FOR MAINERS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

MEASURE SEEKS TO IMPROVE INSURANCE ACCESS FOR MAINERS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA - A measure that expands access to quality insurance coverage to those who do not speak English as their first language received a public...