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Weekly Radio Address: Senator Haskell says we need a comprehensive bond package to strengthen our economy

Posted: August 17, 2013

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Anne Haskell   Investment is key to growth in any business--whether it be in the private sector, nonprofit, or...

STATE LEADERS STRIKE DEAL ON BONDS

Posted: August 16, 2013

  Legislature will vote on $149.5 million comprehensive jobs bond for November ballot   AUGUSTA -- Speaker of the House Mark Eves and Senate...

DEM LAWMAKERS RESPOND TO EDUCATION COMMISSIONER’S RESIGNATION

Posted: August 16, 2013

AUGUSTA – Democratic lawmakers on Friday released the following statements on the resignation of Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen. “I offer...

Portland Press Herald: Capitol Ticker: LePage still seething from budget committee rejection

Posted: August 15, 2013

By Steve Mistler Read more here Gov. Paul LePage has a score to settle with the Legislature's budget-writing committee. Democrats on the panel,...

Bangor Daily News: LePage barred department heads to snub legislators on Tuesday

Posted: August 15, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage on Wednesday said he barred his department chiefs from making themselves...

MPBN: Effort to Get Bond Package on Maine's November Ballot in Trouble

Posted: August 14, 2013

By Mal Leary Listen or read more here Now is a good time for the state to borrow money for investments in transportation and other state...

Lewiston Sun Journal: LePage and legislators continue to spar over bonds

Posted: August 14, 2013

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA — State lawmakers and Gov. Paul LePage continued a political battle over how much Maine should borrow to...

Lewiston Sun Journal: Maine budget committee members voice frustration over snub by LePage agency heads

Posted: August 14, 2013

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA — Lawmakers on the state's powerful budget-writing committee Tuesday repeatedly voiced disappointment and...

Bangor Daily News: Debate over politically charged $1.2 billion in bonds seethes at State House

Posted: August 14, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Despite near-constant pressure in recent weeks from Gov. Paul LePage and Republican legislators,...

Press Herald: Legislators push for quick solution on rides for Maine's poor

Posted: August 14, 2013

By Joe Lawlor Read more here AUGUSTA – Members of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee criticized the revamped MaineCare non-emergency...