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MPBN: Maine Legislative Panel Approves Bonds, Considers Riverview Crisis

Posted: August 23, 2013

By A.J. Higgins Read more, or listen to the story, here Members of the Legislature's budget-writing committee agree that next week's special...

Bangor Daily News: Appropriations Committee sends $150 million infrastructure bond package to full Legislature

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Mario Moretto Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — The Legislature’s budget-writing committee has approved nearly $150 million of state borrowing...

Press Herald: 'Substantial,' rapid progress sought for MaineCare rides

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Joe Lawlor Read more here AUGUSTA – Health and Human Services Commissioner Mary Mayhew said Thursday that progress is being made on...

Boston.com: Maine lawmakers seek solution for psych hospital

Posted: August 23, 2013

By Alanna Durkin Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage’s administration told Maine lawmakers they should act on a proposal to...

JOBS BOND WINS STRONG ENDORSEMENT FROM STATE BUDGET PANEL

Posted: August 22, 2013

Appropriations committee approves 149.5 million jobs bond for roads and bridges, higher-ed, armories   AUGUSTA -- The Legislature’s...

SENATOR CAIN’S BOND PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT HIGHER EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE ADVANCES

Posted: August 22, 2013

AUGUSTA – A bond proposal sponsored by Senator Emily Ann Cain (D-Orono) to support improvements at Maine’s higher education facilities has...

SENATORS GRATWICK AND LACHOWICZ APPOINTED TO COMMISSION TO INCREASE TRANSPARENCY IN HEALTH CARE COSTS

Posted: August 22, 2013

AUGUSTA—Senator Geoff Gratwick (D-Bangor) and Senator Colleen Lachowicz (D-Waterville) have been appointed to a special legislative commission to...

JACKSON ISSUES STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S ATTENDANCE AT US MANUFACTURING SUMMIT

Posted: August 21, 2013

Conference is less than two months after veto of “Buy American” bill   AUGUSTA – Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash issued...

DEMOCRATS PRAISE ROBUST JOBS BONDS AND URGE ONGOING INVESTMENT

Posted: August 21, 2013

Dem leaders encouraged by collaboration on bond proposal and seek further action in January AUGUSTA—Earlier today, Democratic leaders praised a...

Statement from President Alfond on Affordable Housing Bond

Posted: August 21, 2013

AUGUSTA—Senate President Justin Alfond of Portland announced the following statement in response to the governor’s release of bonds that will...