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Bangor Daily News: Senate elevates Superior Court judge, long time prosecutor to the bench

Posted: July 31, 2014

By Judy Harrison Read more here. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed the nominations of Superior Court Justice...

SENATE CONFIRMS JUSTICE HJELM TO SUPREME COURT, STOKES TO SUPERIOR COURT

Posted: July 31, 2014

AUGUSTA—In unanimous votes, the Maine Senate confirmed the nominations of the Honorable Jeffrey Hjelm of Camden to the Maine Supreme Court...

LAW TO IMPROVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER TREATMENT TAKES EFFECT

Posted: July 29, 2014

Senator Cain-sponsored bill requires equal coverage for oral and IV cancer treatment   AUGUSTA— A new law to improve insurance coverage for...

Maine panel to consider response to ocean acidification

Posted: July 29, 2014

By Kelley Bouchard Read more here The commission formed by the Legislature will hold its first meeting Friday at UMaine’s Darling Marine Center in...

PRE-K LAW TAKES EFFECT

Posted: July 29, 2014

New law will provide start-up funding for school districts to offer pre-K programs   AUGUSTA---A new law that expands access to...

“PATENT TROLLS” LAW TO TAKE EFFECT FRIDAY

Posted: July 28, 2014

Senator Haskell’s measure will protect businesses from false patent claims AUGUSTA--- A measure sponsored by Assistant Senate Majority Leader...

SOLAR ENERGY LAW TAKES EFFECT

Posted: July 28, 2014

Senator Vitelli-sponsored measure to create state’s first roadmap for solar power AUGUSTA–--A  measure sponsored by Democratic Senator Eloise...

MPBN: Maine School Funding Commission Starts Work

Posted: July 28, 2014

By Mal Leary Read more here A state commission to study ways to implement recommendations on improving the way the state pays for elementary and...

SENATOR PATRICK TO CHAIR “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” TASK FORCE

Posted: July 25, 2014

AUGUSTA- Democratic Senator John Patrick of Rumford has been appointed as the Senate chair of the Legislature's State Education and Employment...

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE APPROVES HJELM, STOKES NOMINATIONS

Posted: July 24, 2014

AUGUSTA—In unanimous votes, the Judiciary Committee approved the nominations of the Honorable Jeffrey Hjelm of Camden to be a Maine Supreme Court...