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Senate fails to override LePage veto of Gratwick health care bill

Senate fails to override LePage veto of Gratwick health care bill

Posted: April 18, 2018

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate failed to override Gov. LePage’s veto of legislation from Sen. Geoff Gratwick, D-Bangor, on Wednesday. LD 1032, “An...

Radio Address: Senate Democrats resolve to make Maine families and seniors our number one priority

Radio Address: Senate Democrats resolve to make Maine families and seniors our number one priority

Posted: December 29, 2017

Happy New Year everyone! It is time to set resolutions for the year to come and to account for the resolutions we made--and kept--last year. At the...

Radio Address: Sen. Dill says Opioid Task Force recommendations would boost recovery, save lives

Radio Address: Sen. Dill says Opioid Task Force recommendations would boost recovery, save lives

Posted: December 15, 2017

More Americans have died from the current drug addiction and overdose epidemic than were killed in the entire Vietnam War. Future generations...

Radio Address: Jackson says working-class families shouldn’t suffer so the ultra-rich can get a tax cut

Radio Address: Jackson says working-class families shouldn’t suffer so the ultra-rich can get a tax cut

Posted: November 30, 2017

Hello, this is Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson. Thanks for tuning in. While families in Aroostook County struggle to make ends meet,...

Radio Address: Sen. Gratwick urges Mainers to shop for health care before open enrollment ends Dec. 15

Radio Address: Sen. Gratwick urges Mainers to shop for health care before open enrollment ends Dec. 15

Posted: November 17, 2017

Good day, this is Senator Geoff Gratwick, from Bangor. Thanks for tuning in. All Americans have a right to affordable, quality health care. As a...

Radio Address: Congress must protect health care for 22,300 Maine children

Radio Address: Congress must protect health care for 22,300 Maine children

Posted: October 20, 2017

Hello, this is Senator Rebecca Millett. Thanks for tuning in. In 2009, President Barack Obama said: “No child in America should be receiving...

Sen. Gratwick: There's no excuse for rejecting life-saving cancer screening funds

Posted: December 22, 2015

AUGUSTA — Sen. Geoff Gratwick released the following statement in response to reports that the LePage administration has rejected a $2.5 million...

SENATE APPROVES WOMEN’S HEALTH BILL

Posted: March 27, 2014

Measure provides critical health care to low-income women, saves state millions AUGUSTA—In a 24-10 vote, the Senate gave initial approval to a...

SENATE PASSESS HEALTH CARE EXPANSION

Posted: June 06, 2013

Legislature puts politics aside to “do what’s right” for Maine people AUGUSTA—Today, with bipartisan support, the Maine Senate voted 23-12...

DEMOCRATIC LEADERS ISSUE STATEMENT ON VETO

Posted: May 24, 2013

AUGUSTA -- Top Democratic leaders today issued the following statement on Governor Paul LePage’s veto ofcomprehensive measure to make the final...