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PARENTS AND STUDENTS WANT CONTROL OVER STANDARDIZED TESTING MANDATES

PARENTS AND STUDENTS WANT CONTROL OVER STANDARDIZED TESTING MANDATES

Posted: March 05, 2015

Rally urging “opt-out” measure held at State House   AUGUSTA –Parents, students, and teachers joined Democratic State Senator Nate Libby...

BIPARTISAN AND BROAD SUPPORT FOR MEASURE TO INCREASE COLLEGE RETENTION AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT

BIPARTISAN AND BROAD SUPPORT FOR MEASURE TO INCREASE COLLEGE RETENTION AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT

Posted: March 04, 2015

Gov. LePage’s commissioner, business leaders, higher ed leaders, and students endorse measure   AUGUSTA – A measure to increase the overall...

MEASURE TO HELP MAINE BREWERS MOVES FORWARD

MEASURE TO HELP MAINE BREWERS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: March 04, 2015

“Win-win” for Maine’s large and small craft brewers   AUGUSTA – A measure to strengthen and grow Maine’s burgeoning craft brewing...

COMMISSION TO SERVE AS GUIDE ON SEX OFFENDER INITIATIVES

COMMISSION TO SERVE AS GUIDE ON SEX OFFENDER INITIATIVES

Posted: March 04, 2015

Sex Offender Risk Assessment Commission to have expanded role with state’s work   AUGUSTA – A measure to continue and expand the work of...

PROTECTIONS FOR CYBERATTACK VICTIMS NEEDS TO INCLUDE MINORS

PROTECTIONS FOR CYBERATTACK VICTIMS NEEDS TO INCLUDE MINORS

Posted: March 03, 2015

“Cyberattacks do not discriminate between young and old,”--Sen. Chris Johnson   AUGUSTA – Lawmakers considered expanding a measure that...

MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM GARNERS BROAD SUPPORT

MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC INVESTMENT PROGRAM GARNERS BROAD SUPPORT

Posted: March 03, 2015

New Market Tax Credit Program needs cap raised to keep operating   AUGUSTA – A measure that strengthens an existing economic incentive program...

BILL RECOGNIZING FALLEN VETERANS WITH NO NEXT-OF-KIN RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

BILL RECOGNIZING FALLEN VETERANS WITH NO NEXT-OF-KIN RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: March 02, 2015

Sen. Alfond introduces measure in honor of fallen 19th century soldier   AUGUSTA--A bill to ensure that all veterans receive gravemakers--even...

MEASURE WOULD REMOVE BARRIER FOR MAINERS WHO RUN OUT OF OIL

MEASURE WOULD REMOVE BARRIER FOR MAINERS WHO RUN OUT OF OIL

Posted: February 26, 2015

Public hearing was held on bill that would allow oil drivers, not just master technicians to “bleed” furnace AUGUSTA - A measure to help save...

MEASURE BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN MAINE’S FARMS AND FISHERIES TAKEN UP BY AG PANEL

MEASURE BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN MAINE’S FARMS AND FISHERIES TAKEN UP BY AG PANEL

Posted: February 26, 2015

AUGUSTA – A measure aimed at helping Maine’s farms and fisheries expand their marketing efforts held a public hearing today in the...

MEASURE TO PROTECT MAINE PEOPLE FROM CYBERDATA BREACHES GETS GREEN LIGHT FROM LEGISLATIVE LEADERS

MEASURE TO PROTECT MAINE PEOPLE FROM CYBERDATA BREACHES GETS GREEN LIGHT FROM LEGISLATIVE LEADERS

Posted: February 26, 2015

Measure aligns consumer protection with HIPAA standards   AUGUSTA – Today, members of the Legislative Council unanimously approved an...