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SENATE UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS IMPROVED ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR MAINE BUSINESSES

Posted: June 07, 2013

Votes to strengthen the Maine Seed Capital Tax Credit Program AUGUSTA—Today, the Senate voted unanimously to help Maine businesses secure...

PANEL AGREES ON BIPARTISAN BUDGET PROPOSAL

Posted: June 07, 2013

AUGUSTA-- Early Friday morning, lawmakers on the Legislature’s budget-writing panel agreed to a responsible budget proposal that would mitigate...

SENATE REPUBLICANS FAIL TO OVERRIDE GOV’S VETO ON LIFE-SAVING MEASURE

Posted: June 06, 2013

Republicans ignore bipartisan work in committee for common sense lifesaving measure AUGUSTA--In a vote of 22—13, Republican lawmakers in the Maine...

SENATE PASSESS HEALTH CARE EXPANSION

Posted: June 06, 2013

Legislature puts politics aside to “do what’s right” for Maine people AUGUSTA—Today, with bipartisan support, the Maine Senate voted 23-12...

SENATE BANS FOR PROFIT EDUCATION

Posted: June 06, 2013

Bipartisan Support for Measure requiring all charter schools to be nonprofits AUGUSTA—Today, in a bipartisan vote of 23-12, the Senate enacted a...

SENATE SUPPORTS MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN MAINE LAWS ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT

Posted: June 05, 2013

Bill sponsored by Senator Valentino directs Adjutant General to conduct an assessment of the Maine Code of Military Justice AUGUSTA-– Earlier...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES REDISTRICTING PLAN

Posted: June 05, 2013

Bipartisan plan receives more than needed two-thirds support   AUGUSTA--Today in a unanimous vote, the Senate approved maps for new districts...

SENATE UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORTS MILITARY RECRUITERS

Posted: June 05, 2013

Dems say, All points of view should be presented AUGUSTA – In a unanimous vote, the Maine Senate passed a bill to allow military recruiters to...

SENATE INCREASES TRANSPARENCY IN POLITICAL FUNDRAISING

Posted: June 05, 2013

Requires Governors-elect to disclose fundraising and lobbying during transition   AUGUSTA--Today in a 20-15 vote, the Senate approved a measure...

Seacoast Online: Hill, LePage take stands during budget hearings

Posted: June 05, 2013

By Deb McDermott Read more here YORK — The Maine Legislature's Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Dawn Hill, after declining to allow Gov. Paul...