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MEASURE TO PROVIDE PROPERTY TAX RELIEF FOR SENIORS RECEIVES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted: January 16, 2014

Senator Dutremble sponsors bill to help seniors with rising property taxes AUGUSTA- Democratic Senator David Dutremble of Biddeford introduced a...

Portland Press Herald: Bill seeks to grow solar energy projects in Maine

Posted: January 16, 2014

Under the legislation, the state would study solar power’s financial value and set goals for certain amounts of generation. AUGUSTA - Lacking oil,...

Free Press: Eye on Augusta: DHHS Will Not Renew Contract with Controversial Ride Broker, Gov. Signs GMO Labeling Law

Posted: January 16, 2014

By Andy O'Brien Read more here The Office of MaineCare services has decided not to renew its contracts with Connecticut-based Coordinated...

MPBN: Maine Medicaid Expansion Hearing Draws Passionate Testimony

Posted: January 16, 2014

By Patty Wight Read more here Passionate pleas were made today at the State House on both sides of the debate over wehther Maine should expand...

MPBN: Maine Democrats Not Satisfied with Budget Deficit Explanation

Posted: January 16, 2014

By AJ Higgins Read more here The LePage administration is offering more detail today on what's driving a projected $119 million shortfall in the...

UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FROM AUTO DEALERS FOR NEW FRANCHISE LAW

Posted: January 15, 2014

Senator Cain sponsors bill to improve small biz bargaining power   AUGUSTA-- Yesterday Democratic Senator Emily Cain of Orono introduced a...

COMMITTEE EXPOSES FUNDAMENTAL FLAWS IN CONTROVERSIAL ALEXANDER REPORT

Posted: January 14, 2014

AUGUSTA -- Fundamental flaws in the controversial Alexander report on Medicaid in Maine were exposed today during a hearing on its findings in the...

EXPERTS TELL LAWMAKERS MAINE NEEDS A SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT BOND

Posted: January 14, 2014

Targeted bond investments could accelerate business growth in Maine AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s special workforce committee heard yesterday from...

DEMOCRATS ISSUE STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S SHORTFALL

Posted: January 14, 2014

AUGUSTA—Top Democratic lawmakers released the following statements in response to Governor Paul LePage’s release of a $119 million shortfall in...

WABI: New Bill Aims To Further Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Posted: January 14, 2014

By Rob Poindexter Read more here A new measure being considered by Maine lawmakers would make it illegal for accused domestic violence abusers to...