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Sen. Breen urges override of LePage's Naloxone veto

Sen. Breen urges override of LePage's Naloxone veto

Posted: April 21, 2016

Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, is urging her colleagues in the Legislature to override Gov. LePage's veto of LD 1547, "An Act To Provide Access to...

Sen. Miramant urges override of LePage's ferry safety veto

Sen. Miramant urges override of LePage's ferry safety veto

Posted: April 21, 2016

Sen. Dave Miramant released the following statement after learning that Gov. LePage had vetoed LD 1468, "An Act To Improve the Safety of Ferries in...

Maine Senate overrides LePage veto of bill to help ‘Cold Case Families’

Posted: April 11, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Monday voted unanimously to override Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of LD 1605, “An Act to Extend the Time for...

Alfond to LePage: Swear in Deschambault today

Alfond to LePage: Swear in Deschambault today

Posted: April 04, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond on Monday demanded that Gov. Paul LePage immediately administer the oath of office to...

LePage refusal to swear in new Senator denies voters a voice in Augusta

LePage refusal to swear in new Senator denies voters a voice in Augusta

Posted: April 01, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democrats on Friday denounced Gov. Paul LePage for denying more than 38,000 voters in southern Maine a voice in the Maine...

Senate backs bill to support STEM students, retain workforce

Senate backs bill to support STEM students, retain workforce

Posted: March 30, 2016

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday gave its approval to a bill that would support STEM students and provide incentives for them to live and...

Senate overturns veto of bill that provides prompt medical care for foster children

Posted: March 29, 2016

AUGUSTA — With a 33-1 vote, the Maine Senate on Tuesday overturned Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of LD 213, a bill that provides for prompt medical...

Senate gives initial support to bolster student loan debt relief program

Posted: March 28, 2016

AUGUSTA — In a preliminary vote on Monday, The Maine Senate gave unanimous support to a bill that will fight the “brain drain” by expanding...

Sen. Diamond calls on Gov. LePage to protect Mainers from voter intimidation

Sen. Diamond calls on Gov. LePage to protect Mainers from voter intimidation

Posted: March 18, 2016

The polling place is the linchpin of our democratic system of government. It’s where citizens make their voices heard, whether it’s on...

Top Democratss on Tax Committee say ‘no’ to new giveaways for super-rich

Posted: March 03, 2016

AUGUSTA — The top Democrats on the Legislature’s Taxation Committee blasted Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to create a new tax giveaway for a...