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Franco-American Day at the State House

Franco-American Day at the State House

Posted: March 18, 2015

Franco-American culture celebrated at the State House today   AUGUSTA—Today, lawmakers are celebrating the 14th annual Franco-American Day at...

“Beyond Talking Points:” A Community Forum on Governor’s Proposed Budget Hosted By Senator Nate Libby

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA – The public is invited to attend a community forum to learn more about the governor’s proposed state budget and its impact on Maine...

Senator Bill Diamond Welcomes Windham Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Senator Bill Diamond Welcomes Windham Middle School Student to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA – Molly McAllister of Windham recently served as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate for the day as a guest of Senator Bill Diamond....

Senator Chris Johnson Welcomes Newcastle Doctor to Maine Senate

Senator Chris Johnson Welcomes Newcastle Doctor to Maine Senate

Posted: March 18, 2015

AUGUSTA – The Maine Senate welcomed Dr. Joann Kaplan, MD of Newcastle as “Doctor of the Day” during a recent legislative session. The “Doctor...

DEM LEADER RELEASES STATEMENT ON PUC DECISION

DEM LEADER RELEASES STATEMENT ON PUC DECISION

Posted: March 17, 2015

Hill says decision will unravel more than a decade of bipartisan energy policy AUGUSTA -Assistant Democratic Leader Dawn Hill of York released the...

2015 Franco-American Day Announced

2015 Franco-American Day Announced

Posted: March 16, 2015

Franco-American Legislative Caucus sets March 18th as Franco-American Day   AUGUSTA— Democratic State Senator Nate Libby, Senate chair of the...

PUBLIC COMPELS COMMITTEE TO STABILIZE FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS

PUBLIC COMPELS COMMITTEE TO STABILIZE FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS

Posted: March 16, 2015

1,000 Mainers sleep in homeless shelters every night AUGUSTA--For more than two hours, more than a dozen people turned out in support of a measure...

Senator Chris Johnson to Host Community Forums on Governor’s Proposed Budget

Posted: March 16, 2015

AUGUSTA – The public is invited to attend community forums to learn more about the governor’s proposed state budget and its impact on Maine...

STATE’S WATCHDOG COMMITTEE AGREES TO AUDIT PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY

STATE’S WATCHDOG COMMITTEE AGREES TO AUDIT PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY

Posted: March 13, 2015

AUGUSTA –Today, the state’s watchdog committee, Government Oversight, unanimously voted to have the Office of Program Evaluation and Government...

MEASURE ADDRESSES CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AMONG YOUNG LEARNERS

MEASURE ADDRESSES CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AMONG YOUNG LEARNERS

Posted: March 12, 2015

Chronic absence impedes learning and foretells dropout rates AUGUSTA – A measure aimed at reducing chronic absence from school received support...