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Weekly Radio Address: Senator Haskell says, “It’s not too late for the LePage administration to do what is right for the tens of thousands of people who deserve a shot at getting their lives back on track”

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Haskell says, “It’s not too late for the LePage administration to do what is right for the tens of thousands of people who deserve a shot at getting their lives back on track”

Posted: December 07, 2013

Weekly Radio Address Senator Anne Haskell   There’s been a lot of talk lately about the decision to move two critical state agencies, the...

LAWMAKERS TOUR RIVERVIEW, WARREN PRISON

Posted: December 04, 2013

Staffing, Contract to be key issue at next committee meeting   AUGUSTA --Members of the special committee created to address patient care and...

LSJ: Casino Gaming Commission folds amid rancor

Posted: December 03, 2013

By Senator John Patrick Read more here. Although the Legislature is currently not “in session,” many committees work throughout the summer and...

SENATOR GEOFF GRATWICK AND MAINE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE ERIC CIOPPA TO HOLD INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

Posted: December 02, 2013

Presentation will be held at the Bangor Public Library   AUGUSTA – Democratic Senator Geoff Gratwick of Bangor will be hosting an information...

MEASURE ADDRESSING “ZOMBIE DEBT” ADVANCES

Posted: December 02, 2013

Bill will protect consumers from deceptive debt collection AUGUSTA—The legislature will consider a bill sponsored by Democratic Senator Ed Mazurek...

SENATOR JOHNSON INVITES RESIDENTS TO INFORMATIONAL SESSION ON CONSUMER PROTECTION

Posted: December 02, 2013

He and Attorney General Janet Mills will share information about fraud prevention and common scams AUGUSTA—With nearly one in ten Americans...

Times Record: Vitelli offers bill for statewide pre-K

Posted: November 27, 2013

By Gina Hamilton Read more here   State Sen. Eloise Vitelli presented a bill Monday to extend early childhood education to every school...

Portland Press Herald: Statewide pre-kindergarten supported at Maine legislative hearing

Posted: November 26, 2013

By Noel Gallagher Read more here The benefits far outweigh the costs, the bill’s proponents say, and parents would decide whether to enroll their...

Measure to Expand Early Childhood Education in Maine Receives Robust Support

Posted: November 25, 2013

Law Enforcement, educators and neuroscientists encourage adoption of early ed measure AUGUSTA—The state’s Education and Cultural Affairs...

MPBN: Paying for College - Study Now, Pay Later Idea Sparks Interest in Maine

Posted: November 25, 2013

By Jay Field Read more here   Imagine if you could go to the University of Maine and not have to pay any tuition up front. That's the basic...