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COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES SENATOR GERZOFSKY’S BILL TO CONSERVE MUD FLATS

Posted: February 28, 2014

AUGUSTA – A bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Stan Gerzofsky of Brunswick to conserve mudflats and protect natural resources from the invasive...

LEGISLATURE APPROVES BILL FOR RESPONSIBLE FIREWORKS USE

LEGISLATURE APPROVES BILL FOR RESPONSIBLE FIREWORKS USE

Posted: February 27, 2014

AUGUSTA—Earlier today, in a vote of 20-15, the Senate gave final approval to a bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville...

FEDERAL INVESTIGATION SHOWS LEPAGE “ENDANGERED THE FAIR HEARING PROCESS”

Posted: February 27, 2014

Feds flag LePage’s Blaine House meeting to intimidate hearing officers AUGUSTA—Federal officials have determined that Governor LePage and...

Measure to Nullify Alexander Group’s No-bid Contract Moves to Committee

Posted: February 27, 2014

Alexander contract wastes taxpayer dollars, another instance of LePage mismanagement   AUGUSTA -- The Maine House on Thursday sent a measure...

MEASURE TO IMPROVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER TREATMENT BECOMES LAW

Posted: February 26, 2014

Senator Cain’s bill requires equal coverage for oral and IV cancer treatment AUGUSTA— A bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Emily Cain of Orono...

SENATE GIVES FINAL APPROVAL TO MEASURE INCREASING ACCESS TO HEARING AIDS

Posted: February 26, 2014

Senator Valentino’s bill extends insurance coverage for hearing aids to young adults AUGUSTA – Today, the Senate voted 24-11 in support of...

BILL RESTORING FUNDS TO MAINE TOWNS BECOMES LAW

Posted: February 26, 2014

Legislature keeps promise to restore $40 million in revenue sharing AUGUSTA-- An urgent measure to restore $40 million in funding cuts to Maine...

DEMOCRATIC LEADERS WELCOME EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS TO THE STATE HOUSE

DEMOCRATIC LEADERS WELCOME EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS TO THE STATE HOUSE

Posted: February 25, 2014

Girls participate in 18th Girls’ Day at the State House program AUGUSTA-- Top Democratic leaders met participants in the 18th annual Girls’ Day...

SENATOR VALENTINO APPLAUDS CHIEF JUSTICE’S COMMITMENT TO MODERNIZING MAINE COURTS, ADDRESSING DRUG ABUSE

Posted: February 25, 2014

AUGUSTA—Earlier this morning, Chief Justice Leigh Saufley delivered the annual State of the Judiciary to a Joint Session of the Maine Legislature....

Democratic Leaders Issue Statement on Republican Health Care Expansion Proposal

Posted: February 25, 2014

AUGUSTA -- Top Democratic leaders in the Maine House and Senate issued the following statements in response to a proposal from Senate Republican...