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Pine Tree Watch Dog: Criticism of tax breaks growing in legislature

Posted: May 15, 2013

By John Christie and Naomi Schalit Read more here AUGUSTA – Over the past 50 years, Maine legislatures and governors have added millions of...

SENATE REPUBLICANS RUBBER STAMP GOVERNOR’S VETO

Posted: May 15, 2013

Republicans flip flop on their own AUGUSTA – A majority of Senate Republicans failed to override Governor LePage’s veto of LD 521, a Republican...

Seacoast Online: Non-combat vets deserve more respect

Posted: May 15, 2013

Letter to the Editor Read more here To the Editor: I tried to do a small thing for veterans a few months ago. I tried with Sen. Dawn Hill to get...

MEASURE TO STRENGTHEN MAINE LAWS ON MILITARY SEXUAL ASSAULT RECEIVES UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FROM COMMITTEE

Posted: May 13, 2013

Bill sponsored by Senator Valentino directs Adjutant General to conduct an assessment of the Maine Code of Military Justice AUGUSTA-This morning,...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Goodall says, “Putting Mainers back to work and helping businesses grow is a shared priority”

Posted: May 11, 2013

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Goodall   Last year, more than 4,000 Mainers were turned away from Maine’s community colleges.   More...

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE TO AWAIT RESULTS OF FEDERAL INVESTIGATION

Posted: May 10, 2013

AUGUSTA— The Government Oversight Committee on Friday morning agreed to await a report back from the Federal Government on its investigation of...

Maine’s Legislative Council approves $30,000 to help victims of Lewiston fires

Posted: May 10, 2013

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/09/news/state/maines-legislative-council-approves-30000-to-help-victims-of-lewiston-fires/ AUGUSTA, Maine — The...

Sen. Gerzofsky's Bill to Assist Performing Arts Organizations Receives Senate Approval

Posted: May 09, 2013

AUGUSTA – Senator Gerzofsky’s (D-Brunswick) bill to provide a sales tax exemption to incorporated non-profit performing arts venues received...

Sen. Gerzofsky Sponsors Bill to Strengthen Sexual Assault Laws

Posted: May 09, 2013

AUGUSTA – State Senator Stan Gerzofsky (D-Brunswick) has sponsored a bill to strengthen the laws regarding sexual crimes. “There is no excuse...

SENATOR CAIN SPONSORS TAX FAIRNESS AND TRANSPARENCY BILL

Posted: May 09, 2013

Bill would examine billions of dollars in tax revenue Maine forgoes every year   AUGUSTA – Senator Emily Ann Cain (D-Orono) is sponsoring a bill...