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PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL ADVANCES AFTER APPEAL

Posted: November 21, 2013

Senator Dutremble’s bill would provide property tax relief to seniors on fixed incomes     AUGUSTA – During the 2014 legislative session,...

Lewiston Sun Journal: Lawmakers challenge LePage on contract for Medicaid critic

Posted: November 21, 2013

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA — Key state lawmakers, including a Lewiston senator, are questioning a nearly $1 million contract to hire...

PROPERTY TAX RELIEF BILL ADVANCES AFTER APPEAL

Posted: November 21, 2013

Senator Dutremble’s bill would provide property tax relief to seniors on fixed incomes    AUGUSTA – During the 2014 legislative session, the...

DEMS CALL FOR END OF FLOUNDERING MAINECARE RIDE CONTRACTS

Posted: November 21, 2013

New measure proposes terminating broker contractsAUGUSTA—This morning, Democratic leaders gave full backing to a new measure to revoke the LePage...

MPBN: Maine to Pay Conservative Consultant $1M for Medicaid Study

Posted: November 20, 2013

The LePage administration has agreed to pay a conservative welfare consultant nearly $1 million to do a comprehensive review of the state's Medicaid...

Seacoast Online: Senator Hill receives perfect score

Posted: November 20, 2013

Read more here Education group praises lawmaker for supporting public schools AUGUSTA — Senator Dawn Hill of York has received a 100 percent...

COMMISSION TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTHCARE COSTS TO COMPLETE WORK ON WEDNESDAY

Posted: November 19, 2013

Will finalize recommendations at last meeting AUGUSTA—A special study commission to explore the transparency of hospital billing and increase...

Bangor Daily News: Maine Legislature’s energy docket set for full slate in 2014

Posted: November 18, 2013

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The cost of energy in Maine, its production and transmission, as well as whether the mix of...

Portland Press Herald: Maine Voices: Investment in early childhood education is key to Maine children’s future

Posted: November 15, 2013

By Rebecca Millett and Bruce MacDonald Read more here Democrats plan a push to expand access to voluntary pre-K statewide to give kids a strong...

MAINECARE RIDES SYSTEM STILL FLAWED, COMMITTEE DEMANDS ACTION

Posted: November 13, 2013

Lawmakers concerned about fast-approaching December 1 deadline   AUGUSTA – Lawmakers expressed mounting frustration with the ongoing problems...