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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...

Bangor Daily News: State-hired lawyers ask lawmakers to suspend CDC shredding investigation

Posted: February 12, 2014

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers on the Government Oversight Committee on Tuesday were asked to suspend their...

Bangor Daily News: Senate overrides LePage veto of bill to provide summer food for free, reduced lunch students

Posted: February 12, 2014

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Senate voted on Tuesday to override a veto by Gov. Paul LePage of a bill that would require...

Bangor Daily News: After initial passage in House and Senate, stage set for final votes on revenue sharing next week

Posted: February 12, 2014

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Lawmakers in both the House and Senate on Tuesday voted again to support a bill that would...

Kennebec Journal: Maine CDC officials duck legislative panel’s inquiry on shredding

Posted: February 12, 2014

By Steve Mistler All five decline to answer questions from an oversight committee about controversial health grant awards. Subpoenas may be next....

SENATE APPROVES DEMS' MEASURE TO RESTORE FUNDS TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: February 11, 2014

Bill restores $40 million to towns to keep property taxes down   AUGUSTA—In a vote of 33-2, Senate Democrats led the charge to approve a...