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SENATE ENACTS BILL TO ENSURE NURSING HOME PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Posted: March 24, 2014

Measure permits the use of non-smoked forms of medical marijuana for authorized patients in hospice and nursing homes    AUGUSTA – The Senate...

SENATE APPROVES MEASURE TO ADDRESS FLAWED MAINECARE RIDES SYSTEM

Posted: March 24, 2014

Department’s mismanagement has cost taxpayers millions, hurt thousands of Mainers AUGUSTA---In a 21-14 vote, the Senate gave initial approval to...

MEASURE TO CRACK DOWN ON “PATENT TROLLS” ADVANCES

Posted: March 24, 2014

Senate approves Senator Haskell’s bill to protect businesses from false patent claims  AUGUSTA---Today the Maine Senate unanimously gave initial...

Lewiston Sun Journal: Legislature overrides veto on bill that lets retired teachers work at full pay

Posted: March 23, 2014

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA — The Senate on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage of a bill to let...

Legislature gives strong backing to bipartisan funding measures

Posted: March 21, 2014

Bill to address budget shortfall, replenish rainy day fund sent to Governor   AUGUSTA --  The Maine House and Senate gave strong backing to a...

Portland Press Herald: Resolution officer's removal at Maine workers’ comp board leads to criticism

Posted: March 21, 2014

By Steve Mistler Read more here AUGUSTA — The executive director of the Maine Workers Compensation Board is under fire from labor advocates for...

MPBN: Head of Workers Comp Board Accused of Favoring Business Over Labor

Posted: March 21, 2014

By Tom Porter Read more here The head of Maine's Workers Compensation Board is blaming what he calls "crossed wires" for allegations that he...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE TO RECOGNIZE MAINE VETERANS’ EXPOSURE TO AGENT ORANGE

Posted: March 21, 2014

Measure supports veterans exposed to harmful chemicals at Gagetown AUGUSTA— Today, the Senate enacted a measure sponsored by Democratic Senator...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN MAINE

Posted: March 21, 2014

Senator Patrick’s bill allows Maine State Housing Authority to accept federal funds to increase access to affordable housing AUGUSTA –This...

SENATE ENACTS BILL TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR HOMELESS YOUTH SHELTERS

Posted: March 20, 2014

Homelessness in Maine up 26% in the past year AUGUSTA— Today the Maine Senate enacted a measure sponsored by Democratic Senator Margaret Craven of...