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<strong>Sen. Brenner proposes legislation to save Union Wharf</strong>

Sen. Brenner proposes legislation to save Union Wharf

Posted: April 24, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill that would save Union Wharf in Portland. LD 1480, “An Act to Protect...

Appropriations Committee cements 55 percent education funding, increased revenue sharing in budget plan

Appropriations Committee cements 55 percent education funding, increased revenue sharing in budget plan

Posted: June 21, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee voted in favor of several line items in the budget change...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to renovate and repair Maine National Guard facilities

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to renovate and repair Maine National Guard facilities

Posted: May 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 27, Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced a bill to fund renovations at Maine National Guard Readiness Centers....

Sen. Stacy Brenner supports Land for Maine’s Future bond

Sen. Stacy Brenner supports Land for Maine’s Future bond

Posted: April 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, testified in support of LD 983, “An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To...

Supplemental budget clears committee

Supplemental budget clears committee

Posted: March 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a supplemental budget that supports Maine workers and small...

Sen. Breen and the Legislature's budget committee propose relief for restaurants and hungry Mainers

Sen. Breen and the Legislature's budget committee propose relief for restaurants and hungry Mainers

Posted: May 29, 2020

AUGUSTA – During the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee (AFA) meeting today, Senate Chair Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth,...

In Midst of COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Moody's and S&P Affirm Maine's Stable Bond Rating

In Midst of COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Moody's and S&P Affirm Maine's Stable Bond Rating

Posted: May 28, 2020

Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poors Global Ratings...

Budget committee chairs release statement on Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget proposal

Budget committee chairs release statement on Gov. Mills’ supplemental budget proposal

Posted: February 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills unveiled her supplemental budget proposal at a press conference on Monday, Feb. 3. An overview of the supplemental...

Appropriations Committee reaches strong, bipartisan budget agreement

Appropriations Committee reaches strong, bipartisan budget agreement

Posted: June 12, 2019

  AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee reached a bipartisan budget agreement in a Committee...

Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would ensure the issuance of bonds that have been approved by Maine voters. LD...