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REPUBLICAN SENATORS SUSTAIN GOV’S VETO OF PATIENT PROTECTION MEASURE

Posted: June 19, 2013

Bill would increase access to prescription drugs, and reduce costs for patients AUGUSTA--Yesterday, Governor LePage vetoed a measure that ensured...

Measure to Invest in Northern Maine Resources Receives Initial Senate Approval

Posted: June 19, 2013

Bond would fund the High-efficiency Biomass Boiler Rebate Program  AUGUSTA – A measure sponsored by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson...

SENATE ENDORSES VOLUNTARY BACKGROUND CHECKS

Posted: June 19, 2013

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate voted 18-17 to support voluntary background checks for sellers who transfer ownership of a firearm in a private sale, that...

SENATE SUPPORTS MEASURE PROTECTING KIDS AND PREGNANT MOMS FROM TOXIC CHEMICALS

Posted: June 19, 2013

AUGUSTA— Earlier today, the Senate passed unanimously under the hammer a measure that will further help protect kids and Maine families from...

SENATE ENDORSES MEASURE TO SUPPORT SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION

Posted: June 19, 2013

Alfond’s bill kick-starts rebuilding of schools in disrepair AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, the Senate voted 22—13 in favor of a measure to allow...

SENATE VOTES TO PROTECT CITIZENS FROM DRONE SURVEILLANCE

Posted: June 19, 2013

Requires warrant for drone use in Maine AUGUSTA—Earlier today in a 23-12 vote, the Senate passed a measure to protect privacy in drone...

SENATE FAILS TO OVERRIDE LEPAGE VETO OF BILL TO HELP MAINE WORKERS

Posted: June 19, 2013

Measure sought to incentivized hiring Maine workers over Canadian workers   AUGUSTA—In a nearly a party-line vote of 20-15, Republican...

Senate Passes "Buy American" Bill

Posted: June 18, 2013

Senator Jackson’s measure will support American manufacturing AUGUSTA— A bill sponsored by Assistant Senate Majority Leader Troy Jackson...

SENATE REPLACES ‘SCARLET LETTER’ SCHOOL GRADES WITH FAIR EVALUATION SYSTEM

Posted: June 18, 2013

System will involve stakeholders, and won’t be based on test scores   AUGUSTA—Earlier today in a 21-14 vote, the Senate approved a fair...

SENATE VOTES TO STRENGTHEN TEACHER EVALUATION RULES

Posted: June 18, 2013

Measure caps use of standardized test scores  AUGUSTA—Earlier today the Senate voted 21-14 to amend current rules on teacher evaluations....