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Security entrance opened at Capitol

Posted: January 19, 2012

Security entrance opened at Capitol But the screening units draw criticism because it's felt they lead to a false sense of security, and other areas...

GOVERNOR'S BUDGET DOESN'T ADD UP

Posted: January 19, 2012

Despite independent analysis Governor continues PR campaign distorting facts Augusta—A letter from the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal and Program...

Get the Facts on the DHHS Shortfall

Posted: January 18, 2012

DHHS Shortfall Myths and Facts MYTH: The projected $220 million shortfall was caused by a growth in enrollment. FACT: According to the Department of...

Senator Gerzofksy: Creating Economic Opportunity

Posted: January 16, 2012

Last year, I sponsored legislation to provide a sales tax exemption for non-profit performing arts organizations. The bill, An Act to Provide a Sales...

Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Cain on the budget shortfall

Posted: January 13, 2012

Weekly Radio Address: Rep. Cain Good Morning. I am State Representative Emily Ann Cain, the House Democratic Leader.   Thank you for...

WMTW | State Officials Fight to Keep Maine Jobs at Kestrel Aircraft

Posted: January 13, 2012

State Officials Fight to Keep Maine Jobs at Kestrel Aircraft - Video - WMTW...

Senator Hobbins: Take Advantage of College Goal Maine

Posted: January 12, 2012

This year’s offerings include 14 free workshops on January 29th and over 50 other events throughout January and February AUGUSTA – Senate...

PPH: Panel backs Maine bill to avoid expulsions from school

Posted: January 11, 2012

Legislators favor policies that will keep troubled kids in class and lower the state's dropout rate. By John Richardson MaineToday Media State...

SENATE DEMOCRATS FIGHT TO LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR NONPROFIT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

Posted: January 10, 2012

AUGUSTA—Senator Stan Gerzofsky (D-Brunswick) and Senator Seth Goodall (D-Richmond) led the effort on the Senate floor to override Governor LePage's...

MEASURE TO DRIVE DOWN ENERGY COSTS STOPPED BY REPUBLICAN MAJORITY

Posted: January 10, 2012

AUGUSTA—In a vote of 15 – 19, Senate Republicans upheld Governor LePage's veto of LD 1264, “An Act to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Public...