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TOWN LEADERS APPLAUD DEMS’ EFFORT TO FULFILL FUNDING PROMISE TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: February 18, 2014

Bill prevents skyrocketing property tax hikes on Maine families   AUGUSTA -- Community leaders and town officials from across Maine gathered at...

SENATE REJECTS CONTROVERSIAL BILL THAT PROVIDES LEGAL COVER FOR DISCRIMINATION

Posted: February 18, 2014

So-called “religious freedom” measure denies Human Rights Act   AUGUSTA – This morning, in a 19-16 vote, the Senate voted against a...

LEGISLATURE ENACTS “CROWD INVESTING” MEASURE

Posted: February 18, 2014

President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups   AUGUSTA—In a unanimous vote of 35 – 0, the Legislature...

Morning Sentinel: MaineCare rides to be reviewed in legislative work session on Wednesday

Posted: February 18, 2014

By Jessica Hall Read more here Legislators could proposal changes that affect the two largest providers of rides for MaineCare members The...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Jackson says, "Democrats led on standing up for good policy and doing the right thing by keeping our promise to our towns."

Posted: February 15, 2014

Sometimes what happens in Augusta, at the State House, seems far removed from what goes on in our communities.  But this week, after about a month...

SENATE GIVES INITIAL PASSAGE TO “CROWD INVESTING” MEASURE

Posted: February 13, 2014

President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups AUGUSTA – On Thursday morning, a measure allowing Maine...

SENATE GIVES FINAL APPROVAL OF DEMS’ MEASURE TO RESTORE FUNDS TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: February 13, 2014

Bill aimed at keeping property taxes down heads to Governor’s desk AUGUSTA—The Senate enacted a Democratic-led measure to restore $40 million...

LEGISLATURE REJECTS LEPAGE’S DENIAL OF FEEDING HUNGRY KIDS DURING SUMMER

Posted: February 13, 2014

House joins Senate in overriding veto of Alfond’s bill   AUGUSTA –Tuesday morning, the House voted 92-45 to override Governor LePage’s...

COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES BILL TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Posted: February 12, 2014

Senator Cain’s bill to be sent to Senate for further votes   AUGUSTA— In a unanimous vote, the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee...

MPBN: Maine Senate Advances Early Voting Bill

Posted: February 12, 2014

By: Patty B. Wight Read More Here Maine voters may soon have more convenient ways to cast their ballots, according to supporters of a bill...