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SENATE REJECTS GOVERNOR'S SECRECY BILL

Posted: April 11, 2012

Bipartisan support kills measure to keep LePage's working papers secret AUGUSTA – A measure that sought to shield the governor's working papers...

GOP LAWMAKERS SUPPORT MEASURE THAT “UNRAVELS” BENEFITS TO UNEMPLOYED WORKERS

Posted: April 11, 2012

AUGUSTA—In a party-line vote, the Maine Senate voted 18 – 16 on a measure, LD 1725, that some Democrats call an “ill conceived” bill that...

Senator Hill Welcomes Student to the Maine Legislature

Senator Hill Welcomes Student to the Maine Legislature

Posted: April 10, 2012

AUGUSTA – Senator Dawn Hill and Representative Bobbi Beavers recently welcomed home school student Katherine Mercer and her mother Carol Mercer...

Senator Goodall Recognizes Main Street Bath for National Award

Senator Goodall Recognizes Main Street Bath for National Award

Posted: April 10, 2012

AUGUSTA – Bath legislators presented members of Main Street Bath and Bath officials with a special Legislative Sentiment recognizing the group’s...

OPEGA AGREES TO INVESTIGATE DHHS WITHOLDING OF FACTS

Posted: April 10, 2012

According to lawmakers, “it's time to repair trust” AUGUSTA—A request made by State Senator Joe Brannigan on behalf of legislative Democrats...

LAWMAKERS AGREE ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET

Posted: April 10, 2012

Appropriations Committee restores funding to many programs cut by Governor's proposal AUGUSTA – Minutes before midnight on Monday evening,...

STATE SENATE GIVES INITIAL SUPPORT FOR EQUALIZING MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING

Posted: April 10, 2012

Measure would help equalize tax base for hundreds of Maine communities   AUGUSTA—The Maine State Senate gave initial support today for a...

MEASURE HELPING VET ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVES INITIAL SUPPORT IN MAINE SENATE

Posted: April 09, 2012

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate gave initial support for a bill that would allow charitable nonprofits, including Veterans organizations, to operate up to...

Former state official given 3 1/2 years for stealing funds

Posted: April 07, 2012

Source: Maine Today Media, Leslie Bridgers, April 7, 2012  PORTLAND — The former head of the Maine Turnpike Authority was sentenced Friday...

Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Sharon Treat--Mainers deserve affordable health care

Posted: April 06, 2012

Democratic Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Treat Maine-based insurance marketplace would lower costs for all Maine people   Good morning, I’m State...