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MPBN: Maine Lawmakers Awash in Flood of Competing Gambling Bills

Posted: January 21, 2014

By AJ Higgins Read more here Time is running out for a legislative policy committee charged with reviewing several bills that would expand gambling...

MEASURE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEARING AIDS ADVANCES

Posted: January 21, 2014

Senator Valentino’s bill approved by Insurance and Financial Services Committee   AUGUSTA – Last week, the Insurance and Financial...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Hill says, "Some spend their time pointing out all that is wrong and offer no solutions, but Democrats are working across the aisle to see that the state keeps its promise with Maine towns"

Posted: January 18, 2014

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Hill   One of the most important tasks for any legislature is to work with the governor to put together a budget...

JOHNSON BILL TO INCREASE LOCAL FOOD IN SCHOOLS AMONG ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITIES

Posted: January 17, 2014

AUGUSTA – The Environmental Priorities Coalition announced on Thursday that increasing the use of Maine-produced food in schools is on their list...

BILL TO IMPROVE INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CANCER TREATMENT RECEIVES UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE VOTE

Posted: January 16, 2014

Senator Cain’s bill requires equal coverage for oral cancer treatment AUGUSTA—A bill to improve insurance coverage for cancer treatment was...

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...