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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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