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Lawmakers continue effort to fight the drug crisis

Lawmakers continue effort to fight the drug crisis

Posted: April 16, 2016

AUGUSTA — On the last day of the Legislative session, lawmakers made good on their pledge to take additional steps to fighting the state’s drug...

Senate breathes new live into Narcan bill

Posted: April 06, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate has resuscitated a bill that expands access to the lifesaving drug naloxone hydrochloride, commonly known as Narcan,...

Sen. Haskell: Bills to support treatment key to solving drug crisis

Posted: January 29, 2016

  AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Haskell of Portland, the leading Senate Democrat on the Health and Human Services Committee, released the following...

Radio Address: Haskell says positive steps on drug crisis, conservation should propel us forward

Radio Address: Haskell says positive steps on drug crisis, conservation should propel us forward

Posted: January 22, 2016

Mainers who want Augusta to work for them have a lot to celebrate this week. In just three days, action has been taken to address the state’s...

Comprehensive anti-drug bill becomes law after unanimous votes in House and Senate

Posted: January 19, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature on Tuesday voted unanimously to enact a law that represents a first step in combating the state’s deadly drug...

Sen. Johnson working to bring Operation HOPE to Lincoln County

Posted: January 12, 2016

Sen. Chris Johnsons, D-Somerville, is inviting interested members of the public to join an effort by local officials, law enforcement and health care...

Radio Address: Valentino says public hearing reveals dire need for action on drug crisis

Radio Address: Valentino says public hearing reveals dire need for action on drug crisis

Posted: January 08, 2016

We know that Maine’s drug addiction crisis requires swift action. That was confirmed again this week when we heard directly from citizens about...

Haskell, Breen cheer Westbrook's comprehensive drug initiative

Posted: December 17, 2015

WESTBROOK — Sens. Anne Haskell and Cathy Breen, who each represent part of Westbrook,  lauded the city's Police Department’s community-based...

Sen. Haskell and Rep. Dion on drug summit

Sen. Haskell and Rep. Dion on drug summit

Posted: August 26, 2015

Lawmakers call for comprehensive approach to address Maine’s drug crisis       AUGUSTA –  Rep. Mark Dion and Sen. Anne Haskell on...

BUDGET PANEL BACKS FUNDING TO ADDRESS DRUG CRISIS

Posted: May 01, 2014

Provides $1.7 million for treatment and enforcement   AUGUSTA -- Lawmakers on the state’s budget writing panel overwhelmingly approved $1.7...