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Area schools to be hit by state funding cut

Posted: January 11, 2013

By Deborah Mcdermott dmcdermott@seacoastonline.com January 09, 2013 2:00 AM Southern York County school superintendents say they are...

Feds approve some LePage cuts to health care for low-income Mainers

Posted: January 10, 2013

The federal government's split decision preserves health coverage for some, but will reduce or eliminate coverage for up to 20,000 low-income...

Democratic-led Legislature will strengthen Maine's economy, grow middle class

Posted: January 09, 2013

AUGUSTA--This morning, in a press conference at the State House, Democratic leaders announced their priorities for the upcoming legislative session....

LePage's $35.5 million cuts hit nearly every agency

Posted: January 07, 2013

In addition to the $2.5 million in cuts to the UMaine system, the Maine Community College System must cut $724,450 and Maine Maritime Academy must...

Weekly Radio Address: Hill says,

Weekly Radio Address: Hill says, "It is critical to set a tone of cooperation and fairness as we prepare to navigate the tough challenges before us"

Posted: January 04, 2013

 Democratic Radio Address-Sen. Hill At the start of each new year, we are often more reflective—acknowledging that the welcoming of a new year is...

Lawmakers begin early review of LePage budget cuts

Posted: January 04, 2013

Democrats say cooperation, common ground critical to getting results AUGUSTA – Today, Democratic and Republican lawmakers on the state’s...

SENATOR PATRICK TO CHAIR LABOR, COMMERCE, RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Posted: December 21, 2012

Will also serve on Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee     AUGUSTA—Senator John Patrick (D-Rumford) has been appointed Senate Chair...

Weekly Radio Address: Lachowicz says, We cannot let this horrible event in Newtown define us but, it must define how we act.

Posted: December 21, 2012

Democratic address Sen. Lachowicz There are events that happen in our lives, in our communities, and in our world that forever change us. And often,...

Hill to lead Maine appropriations committee

Posted: December 21, 2012

... The Legislature's Appropriations Committee, which will face intense pressure to balance a state budget riddled with repeated shortfalls, will be...

Legislators Assigned to Committees for Next Two Years

Posted: December 20, 2012

Maine Senate President and House Speaker appoint members to legislative joint standing committees   AUGUSTA – Senate President Justin Alfond of...