AUGUSTA - The Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary has scheduled a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, for a bill by State Rep. Ken Fredette that would amend the Maine Human Rights Act regarding public restroom and shower facilities. The hearing is set for 1 p.m. in the Judiciary Committee room in...

By Rep. David Burns

No one has been more surprised than me by the criticism I have received for sponsoring LD 1346, An Act to Enhance Access to the Workplace by Minors. I am amazed by the extremely negative and sometimes ludicrous and hysterical comments and articles this bill has prompted.<...

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Stacey Guerin has gathered the signatures of more than 35 legislators in support of Eastern Maine Community College in its bid to make the Fire Science Technology program part of its permanent curriculum.

Rep. Guerin (R-Glenburn) will present the signatures and the accom...

AUGUSTA - State Rep. David Burns has extended his thanks to Washington County businesses that helped make this year's Legislative Memorial Scholarship Auction a rousing success. The event, held March 16 at the Augusta Civic Center, netted $27,170, an increase of $3,606 over last year's proceeds.

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AUGUSTA - State Rep. Paul Waterhouse has introduced two bills that would block or sharply curb the ability of the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority (GFA) to borrow money.

LD 807, which has been referred to the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, would completely eliminate t...

AUGUSTA - State Rep. Amy Volk has proposed legislation to provide a 50 percent income tax credit to Maine residents age 60 and older starting with the 2011 tax year. Nonresident taxpayers and part-year resident taxpayers over age 60 also would receive a 50 percent credit on income taxes due in Maine...