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Bangor Daily News: Will a jobs bond give Maine businesses what they need to grow?

Posted: March 07, 2014

By Matthew Stone Read more here Gov. Paul LePage and Democratic lawmakers continued their salvo this week over the governor’s refusal to issue...

Bangor Daily News: Details on LePage plan to restore Maine’s rainy day fund emerge

Posted: March 07, 2014

By Scott Thistle Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Details of Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s plan to restore about $21 million to Maine’s...

GOV RENEGES ON BONDS; WHICH PROJECTS LOSE OUT?

Posted: March 05, 2014

Leaders ask for detailed list to determine impact on state’s economy, jobs   AUGUSTA— In a letter to the state’s top budget...

WORKFORCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS SMALL BUSINESS JOBS BOND

Posted: March 03, 2014

AUGUSTA—On Monday, the Joint Select Committee on Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future gave strong bipartisan approval with a vote of 12 – 1*...

Weekly Radio Address: Senator Boyle says, "The Governor's threats are the worst kind of politics--stifling economic growth and job creation"

Posted: March 01, 2014

Good Morning. This is State Senator Jim Boyle.   I am a first-term senator serving the communities of Gorham, Scarborough, and Westbrook....

WORKFORCE COMMITTEE GETS GO-AHEAD FOR SMALL BUSINESS BOND

Posted: January 30, 2014

Bond will focus on commercialization and job expansion   AUGUSTA—Today, the Legislature’s special workforce committee was directed to...

Bangor Daily News: Bonds headed for passage, but Maine Maritime Academy borrowing has slim support

Posted: November 06, 2013

By Christopher Cousins Read more here BANGOR, Maine — The five bond questions on Tuesday’s statewide ballot were headed toward passage in...

VOTERS APPROVE SENATOR CAIN’S HIGHER EDUCATION BOND

Posted: November 05, 2013

Question 5 provides $15.5m to Maine Community College System   AUGUSTA – With 76 percent of precincts reporting, Maine voters approved...

VOTERS APPROVE SENATOR TUTTLE’S ARMORIES BOND

Posted: November 05, 2013

Question 1 provides $14m for National Guard Readiness Centers AUGUSTA –With 70 percent of precincts reporting, Maine voters approved referendum...

Seacoast Online: Maine voters to decide on bond funds

Posted: November 04, 2013

By Deborah McDermott Read more here Transportation, college upgrades on Tuesday ballot Funding for a project that will affect York County...