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REPUBLICANS RIFE WITH EXCUSES FOR QUASHING PUBLIC PROCESS ON CONTROVERSIAL BILL

Posted: May 26, 2011

On the eve of holiday weekend, Republican lawmakers announce hearing on “right to work”   AUGUSTA—Senate Democrats fought hard on the...

Senator Gerzofsky to Hold Office Hours

Posted: May 26, 2011

BRUNSWICK – Senator Stan Gerzofsky and Representative Charlie Priest will be holding office hours Saturday, June 4, 2011 from 10 a.m. to noon at...

BILL TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM AN UNFAIR BILLING PENALTY RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL

Posted: May 25, 2011

Now goes before the Governor for his consideration AUGUSTA – While visiting residents in her senate district during the campaign season, Senator...

SENATE REPUBLICANS GIVE TAX BREAKS TO MILLIONAIRES

Posted: May 25, 2011

Senate Democrats argue for refocus on Maine's working families   AUGUSTA—Today Senate Republicans supported changing the estate tax...

SENATE REPUBLICANS: “MINIMUM WAGE EARNERS ARE NOT POOR”

Posted: May 25, 2011

Senate Democrats fight to give working poor a liveable wage   AUGUSTA—Today Senate Republicans voted against increasing the minimum wage by...

Maine Senate votes to exempt more estates from ‘death tax’

Posted: May 25, 2011

By Kevin Miller, BDN Staff Read more at the Bangor Daily News. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Senate voted along party lines Tuesday to significantly...

Our View: It's too bad we need a texting ban for drivers, but we do

Our View: It's too bad we need a texting ban for drivers, but we do

Posted: May 25, 2011

While it should be obviously dangerous, many don't see why it's such a big deal. It would be appropriate to celebrate the Legislature's approval...

‘New Hampshire envy’ takes a seat in Augusta

Posted: May 24, 2011

Read More in the Portland Press Herald. By GLENN ADAMS The Associated Press AUGUSTA - Maine may have just turned red, politically speaking, but...

Charter schools boosted by strong support on Education Committee

Posted: May 23, 2011

Read more at the Bangor Daily News. By Christopher Cousins, BDN Staff AUGUSTA, Maine — Charter schools in Maine came closer than they ever have...

Insurance companies get a voice in Augusta

Posted: May 23, 2011

By Sen. John Patrick May 22, 2011 12:00 am Read more at the Sun Journal. We know Sen. Lois Snowe-Mello, R-Poland, wants to give a greater voice to...