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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...

MPBN: Maine Gov: Democrats Badgering Administration Officials

Posted: November 13, 2013

By AJ Higgins Read more here The butting of heads continues between the Gov. Paul LePage's office and Democrats in Augusta. LePage today accused...

SPECIAL FORENSIC MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE BEGINS WORK

Posted: November 12, 2013

Committee created to address concerns at Riverview     AUGUSTA – A special committee created to address patient care and staff safety issues...

SENATOR GRATWICK APPEALS REJECTION OF BILL TO HELP FORMER FOSTER CARE CHILDREN PURSUE A COLLEGE DEGREE

Posted: November 12, 2013

AUGUSTA – Senator Geoff Gratwick of Bangor is appealing the exclusion of his bill to help former foster children complete their education from...

Bangor Daily News: LePage’s blockade: Prohibiting legislative testimony is inexcusable

Posted: November 12, 2013

By Linda Valentino and Seth Berry Read more here Mainers from all over our state sent lawmakers to Augusta to do the work of the people. The...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Valentino says "A small business development bond can support entrepreneurship and give opportunity for the next big idea"

Posted: November 09, 2013

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Linda Valentino   What does a gelato maker and a microbrewer have in common with the CEOs of an IT—telecom...