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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...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE TO PROTECT SACO BAY FROM EROSION

Posted: March 20, 2014

Senator Valentino’s bill will protect sand beach from further erosion AUGUSTA –Earlier today, the Senate enacted Democratic Senator Linda...

SENATE OVERRIDES LEPAGE VETO FOR EIGHTH TIME

Posted: March 20, 2014

Measure aimed at keeping qualified teachers in the classroom, especially rural Maine AUGUSTA – Today, the Senate voted 29-5 to override Governor...

Bangor Daily News: Tribes call foul over Senate vote spree against statewide gaming measures

Posted: March 20, 2014

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Senate slammed the door on six bills Thursday night that involved the expansion of casinos...

SENATE GIVES INITIAL APPROVAL TO MUD FLATS CONSERVATION BILL

Posted: March 19, 2014

Senator Gerzofsky’s bill first to address invasive green crab AUGUSTA – The Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a bill sponsored by...