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Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—All Democratic members of the Maine Senate voted against legislation from Rep. Larry Lockman, R-Bradley, that would undercut the ability of...

Bangor Daily News: LePage’s ‘open for business zones’ bill rejected in Senate behind arguments that it’s too generous

Posted: April 11, 2014

By Chris Cousins Read more here AUGUSTA, Maine — Senate Democrats led a charge against a proposal by Gov. Paul LePage to give large corporations...

Portland Press Herald: LePage’s plan for special ‘Open for Business Zones’ rejected by Senate

Posted: April 11, 2014

By Eric Russell Read more here The governor calls the vote ‘the latest attack by job-killing liberal politicians.’ AUGUSTA — The...

LEPAGE RIGHT TO WORK PROPOSAL DEFEATED IN SENATE

Posted: April 11, 2014

AUGUSTA—In a 22-13 vote, the Senate defeated Governor LePage’s proposal to make Maine a so-called right to work state. “This is politically...

BUSINESS ZONES WOULD HURT MAINE’S ECONOMY

BUSINESS ZONES WOULD HURT MAINE’S ECONOMY

Posted: March 10, 2014

LePage’s New Business Gimmick Drives Down Wages  AUGUSTA—Top Democrats dismissed Governor LePage’s failed and divisive initiative to undercut...

SENATE DEMOCRATS RECEIVE PERFECT SCORES ON LABOR RECORD

Posted: October 28, 2013

Leaders reaffirm commitment to affordable health care, fair pay, and collective bargaining AUGUSTA – All 19 Democratic senators received a 100%...

ANTI-WORKER MEASURES STRONGLY REJECTED BY SENATE

Posted: April 25, 2013

Right-to-work-for-less bill defeated   AUGUSTA--Earlier today, the Maine Senate strongly rejected two anti-worker measures that, if passed,...

State budget hinges on trust

Posted: June 13, 2011

Read more from the Bangor Daily News.  By David Farmer, BDN. Democratic and Republican leaders in the Legislature find themselves in the same...

REPUBLICANS RIFE WITH EXCUSES FOR QUASHING PUBLIC PROCESS ON CONTROVERSIAL BILL

Posted: May 26, 2011

On the eve of holiday weekend, Republican lawmakers announce hearing on “right to work”   AUGUSTA—Senate Democrats fought hard on the...