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Weekly Radio Address: Lawmakers must focus on creating jobs, not stripping workers’ rights

Posted: February 24, 2012

Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Hunt Good morning, I’m Rob Hunt  –  the state representative from Buxton.   Thank you for tuning in....

Legislation to Revitalize Maine’s Downtowns Introduced

Posted: February 24, 2012

Bill’s sponsor, Senator Nancy Sullivan, stresses the economic importance of supporting downtown regions AUGUSTA – State Senator Nancy Sullivan...

BUDGET AGREEMENT PASSES SENATE

Posted: February 23, 2012

Senate Democrats push proposal for Veterans care   AUGUSTA – The Maine State Senate voted today to pass the state budget in a vote of 27 –...

MTM | Maine bill would ease rules on public workers double-dipping

Posted: February 23, 2012

The bill is meant for superintendents and principals, not teachers and state workers, according to its sponsor. Source: By Susan M....

Fighting to keep legacy alive

Posted: February 23, 2012

February 23, 2012 2:00 AM Last week, the Maine Legislature failed to pass a budget which contained a scaled-down version of Gov. Paul LePage's...

Greg Kesich: Senate Dems finally stand up against governor's overreach

Posted: February 22, 2012

Sometimes the best deal you can reach through compromise is still not good enough. By Greg Kesich gkesich@mainetoday.com Editorial Writer  ...

PROPOSED MEASURE IMPROVES TEACHING STANDARDS

Posted: February 21, 2012

Public Hearing Held on Teacher Certification AUGUSTA—Lawmakers on the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee held a public hearing on a measure...

MPBN | Maine Landowner Compensation Bill Sparks Heated Debate

Posted: February 21, 2012

Source: 02/21/2012   Reported By: A.J. Higgins The Legislature is debating a measure that would allow some property owners to seek either...

State House Notebook: Senator gets 'baptism by fire' on first day in office

Posted: February 21, 2012

State House Notebook: Senator gets 'baptism by fire' on first day in office By Susan M. Cover scover@mainetoday.com MaineToday Media State House...

Maine gov blasts Dems for rejecting budget

Posted: February 19, 2012

Maine gov blasts Dems for rejecting budget February 17, 2012 17:55 GMT AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) -- Maine's governor is blasting Senate Democrats for...