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FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY FOR VIRTUAL CHARTERS MOVES FORWARD

Posted: April 07, 2014

Measure could save Maine taxpayers $3.5 million AUGUSTA—In a party-line vote of 20-15 vote, the Senate gave initial approval to a measure that...

LAKE PROTECTION BILL RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SENATE APPROVAL

Posted: April 07, 2014

AUGUSTA—In a 35-0 vote, the Senate gave initial approval to a measure to protect Maine’s lakes. “Ensuring our lakes are protected is vital for...

Blue Mau Mau: Maine Senate Kills Franchise Protection Bill

Posted: April 04, 2014

By Don Sniegowski Read more here. AUGUSTA, Maine – On Wednesday Maine's state senate voted against Legislative Document 1458, the Small Business...

SENATE REPUBLICANS SUSTAIN LEPAGE VETO OF TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Posted: April 04, 2014

GOP lawmakers flip flop on support, “complicit in obstruction” AUGUSTA— The Senate fell short of the two-thirds needed to override Governor...

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL ADVANCES

Posted: April 04, 2014

AUGUSTA—This morning the Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a bill to increase property tax relief for Maine families. “Rising property...

Market Watch, The Wall Street Journal: Diageo Applauds Maine Governor and Legislature for Continuing Trend of Pro-Consumer Legislation

Posted: April 04, 2014

Legislature Unanimously Passes and Governor Signs Mail-in Rebate Coupon Bill Expanding Options for Consumers to Receive Beer, Wine and Spirits...

SENATE HALTS LEPAGE VETO SPREE WITH 11th OVERRIDE

Posted: April 03, 2014

AUGUSTA— In a 33-1 vote, the Senate overrode Governor Paul LePage’s veto of a bill to increase transparency in healthcare costs by requiring...

SOLAR ENERGY BILL RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SENATE APPROVAL

Posted: April 03, 2014

Senator Vitelli’s bill creates roadmap for solar power in Maine   AUGUSTA – The Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a measure to...

Bipartisan budget bill becomes law

Posted: April 03, 2014

Budget becomes law without Governor’s signature   AUGUSTA --  A bipartisan bill to close a gap in the state’s two-year budget became law...

MPBN: Maine Senate Sustains Homeless Shelter Bill Veto

Posted: April 03, 2014

Read more here The Democratic-led Senate voted 20-14 in favor of overturning the Republican governor's veto on Wednesday, falling short of the...