November 30, 2011

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November 21, 2011

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Ray Wallace sworn in as Legislature's newest member

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Ray Wallace was sworn into office today by Governor Paul LePage after winning a special election to fill a vacant seat in House District 24.

Rep. Wallace (R-Dexter) said he was motivated to run for office by the reform agenda championed by the Republican majorities in the House and Senate...

May 5, 2011

AUGUSTA - Landmark legislation to revamp Maine's health insurance market cleared a critical hurdle today in the House of Representatives by a vote of 76-72. The measure, designed to generate more competition and bring rates closer to national norms, now moves to the Senate. Final enactment votes in both bodies could come as early as next week.

"The people of our state are the winners today," said House Speaker Robert Nutting. "For years, reasonable proposals to fix a dysfunctional health insur...

April 29, 2011

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Jim Hamper has been named House chair of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, putting him in position to shape legislation on issues ranging from air and water quality to returnable containers. He also has been appointed to the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.

Rep. Hamper (R-Oxford), now in his fourth legislative term, brings strong experience to his new chairmanship post. During the last two terms, he served as the ranking Republican on the Natur...