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Maine Senate GOP passes social service cuts

Kennebec Journal, Susan M. Cover, May 15, 2012  AUGUSTA — Republican lawmakers in the Senate passed a budget today that...

Senate, House approve state budget; Democrats call bill a ‘sham’

By Glenn Adams, The Associated Press, Posted May 15, 2012 AUGUSTA, Maine — A state budget rewrite that makes up for an $80 million shortfall...

Maine Republicans Push Divisive Budget Bill Forward

Maine Public Broadcasting Network, 05/15/2012, Reported By: A.J. Higgins The halls of the State House are busy again today, as Republicans are...

SENATE REPUBLICANS GIVE INITIAL PASSAGE TO BUDGET HARMING THOUSANDS OF MAINE PEOPLE

AUGUSTA—In a vote of 19 – 16, Senate Republicans gave initial passage to a harmful and reckless budget that will hurt Maine's elderly, children,...

Maine Senate Rejects Controversial “Takings” Bill GOP-led measure would have opened flood gates for lawsuits and pit landowners against...

UMaine baseball team heads to Hadlock for southern Maine appearance

PORTLAND, Maine — It is expected to be a win-win situation Tuesday evening in Portland. For baseball fans, the 6 p.m. game between the University...

PPH | Republicans renew push for MaineCare cuts

Source: Maine Today Media, Susan M. Cover, May 14, 2012 AUGUSTA - Republicans are proposing state budget cuts that would eliminate MaineCare for...

Democratic Weekly Address: Hill says, Extreme and Irresponsible GOP Budget Abandons Promises to Maine People

Weekly Radio Address: Sen. Hill 5-12-12 Good Morning. This is State Senator Dawn Hill from York. This week the Republican members of the state's...

GOP lawmakers push dangerous, irresponsible budget

Democrats say thousands of seniors, children at risk AUGUSTA -- In a vote of 8-5, Maine Republican lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee forced...

GOP budget jeopardizes economy, seniors, and children

 Democratic lawmakers blast GOP for extreme power play AUGUSTA-- Maine Republican lawmakers today unveiled dangerous and irresponsible budget cuts...