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Sen. Miramant’s joint resolution to expand SNAP benefits receives unanimous support

Sen. Miramant’s joint resolution to expand SNAP benefits receives unanimous support

Posted: March 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — The Legislature on March 11 unanimously approved a joint resolution from Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, calling on the United States...

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Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to support Maine seniors

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to support Maine seniors

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Gorham, would support seniors living and aging in their own homes. LD 474, “Resolve, To...

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Gov. LePage willing to break state law to take food of Mainers’ tables

Gov. LePage willing to break state law to take food of Mainers’ tables

Posted: June 23, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond released the following statement after learning that Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to cease state...

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Alfond: Gov. LePage's needless SNAP fight puts Mainers at risk for hunger

Alfond: Gov. LePage's needless SNAP fight puts Mainers at risk for hunger

Posted: June 22, 2016

AUGUSTA — Senate Democratic Leader Justin Alfond is urging Gov. Paul LePage to retract his threat to eliminate the Supplemental Nutrition...

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Democrats say LePage must take responsibility for $4.8 million compliance error

Posted: September 27, 2012

Letter from USDA to Maine DHHS AUGUSTA—Top Democratic lawmakers released a statement after learning that another error by Maine’s Department of...

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SENATE REPUBLICANS REJECT MEASURE THAT ENCOURAGES INCREASED BUYING AT LOCAL FARMERS' MARKETS

Posted: June 01, 2011

Bill promotes greater access for low income Mainers at farmers' markets through public-private partnership   AUGUSTA—In a straight...

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