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STATEMENT FROM SEN. HILL ON PUC-DECISION TO REOPEN ENERGY CONTRACT

Posted: February 25, 2015

AUGUSTA--Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Dawn Hill. who serves on the state’s Energy and Utilities Committee released the following statement...

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YOUTH CANCER-PREVENTION BILL MOVES FORWARD TO FULL LEGISLATURE

YOUTH CANCER-PREVENTION BILL MOVES FORWARD TO FULL LEGISLATURE

Posted: February 25, 2015

FDA now warns against tanning bed usage for youth under 18   AUGUSTA--The state’s Health and Human Services Committee voted 7 to 4 to support...

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Weekly Radio Address: Valentino says, “Democrats will seek a better budget deal for all Mainers”

Weekly Radio Address: Valentino says, “Democrats will seek a better budget deal for all Mainers”

Posted: February 20, 2015

This week, I, along with my colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, listened to three days of public testimony, from more than a hundred people....

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MEASURE TO IMPROVE CARE OF CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

MEASURE TO IMPROVE CARE OF CHILDREN IN STATE CUSTODY RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: February 19, 2015

Senator Gratwick’s bill would ensure timely health assessments of children entering state custody   AUGUSTA – Today, Democratic Senator Geoff...

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Senator Libby Applauds Education Committee’s Unanimous Approval of Bill to Better Prepare Schools for Emergency Drills

Posted: February 12, 2015

AUGUSTA – In response to tragedies in schools around the nation, Senator Nate Libby of Lewiston introduced legislation this session to require...

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SPECIAL COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY: “It’s not just a young person problem”

SPECIAL COMMISSION ON COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY: “It’s not just a young person problem”

Posted: February 11, 2015

Plan highlights collaborative need to tackle affordability and degree attainment   AUGUSTA--Lawmakers, students, parents, and higher education...

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Dem Radio address: Alfond says, “Let’s accept the challenge to be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger.”

Dem Radio address: Alfond says, “Let’s accept the challenge to be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger.”

Posted: February 06, 2015

Each day there are thousands of children who go to bed hungry and wake up even hungrier-- we are letting Maine children down until we solve this...

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SENATOR JOHNSON TO HOLD LOCAL OFFICE HOURS ON FEBRUARY 14, 2015

Posted: February 06, 2015

AUGUSTA – State Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville will hold his monthly office hours on Saturday, February 14, at three in-district locations. He...

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Ocean acidification panel calls for action to address threat

Ocean acidification panel calls for action to address threat

Posted: February 05, 2015

Legislative members to unveil four proposals to protect marine ecosystem, coastal economy AUGUSTA – The Commission to Study the Effects of Coastal...

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CHILDHOOD HUNGER TASK FORCE: “Let’s be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger”

CHILDHOOD HUNGER TASK FORCE: “Let’s be the first state in the nation to end childhood hunger”

Posted: February 05, 2015

With more than 86,000 hungry children, Maine leads New England with the highest rate of food insecurity   AUGUSTA--The Task Force to End...

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