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EARLY CHILDHOOD MEASURE MOVES FORWARD

EARLY CHILDHOOD MEASURE MOVES FORWARD

Posted: January 23, 2014

Measure strongly endorsed by law enforcement, educators, neuroscientists, and business community   AUGUSTA—The state’s Education and Cultural...

JUDICIARY COMMITTEE REJECTS CONTROVERSIAL RELIGIOUS “FREEDOM” BILL

Posted: January 23, 2014

Opponents say bill provides legal cover for discrimination AUGUSTA – This afternoon, in a 8-4 vote, the Judiciary Committee voted against a...

Legal Newsline: Maine lawmaker introduces patent troll legislation, says some banks are in ‘a hostage situation’

Posted: January 23, 2014

By Jessica Karmasek Read more here PORTLAND, Maine (Legal Newsline) — A Maine lawmaker has introduced legislation that would make patent trolling...

SENATOR JACKSON’S BILL TO MAKE MAINE MILLS MORE COMPETITIVE GETS PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: January 23, 2014

AUGUSTA – Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash introduced his bill to make paper mills in Maine more competitive before the Taxation...

MEASURE TO PROTECT SACO BAY FROM EROSION RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: January 23, 2014

Senator Valentino sponsors bill to protect sand beaches   AUGUSTA –Democratic Senator Linda Valentino of Saco introduced a measure yesterday...

SENATOR GRATWICK PRESENTS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMISSION TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTHCARE COSTS

Posted: January 22, 2014

Proposal would expose the hidden costs of health care   AUGUSTA –Yesterday, Democratic Senator Geoff Gratwick of Bangor introduced a measure...

PUBLIC URGES STRONG SUPPORT FOR MEASURE TO KEEP STATE’S FUNDING PROMISE TO MAINE TOWNS

PUBLIC URGES STRONG SUPPORT FOR MEASURE TO KEEP STATE’S FUNDING PROMISE TO MAINE TOWNS

Posted: January 22, 2014

Hundreds pack public hearing to oppose cuts to property tax relief, schools and public safety AUGUSTA—Community leaders, mayors, police officers,...

SENATOR JOHNSON’S BILL TO INCREASE LOCAL FOOD IN SCHOOLS AND GROW AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY HEARD

Posted: January 22, 2014

AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Chris Johnson of Somerville introduced his bill to get more healthy, Maine produced food to our state’s...

Portland Press Herald: Our View: Protecting Maine’s domestic abuse victims a matter of timing

Posted: January 22, 2014

Read more here. Maine legislators should close a loophole that allows contact by those accused of violence. The time period immediately following a...

Bangor Daily News: As Maine lawmakers consider solar energy goals, LePage takes new swipe at wind power

Posted: January 22, 2014

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Maine is lagging behind the rest of New England when it comes to generating electricity with...