Governor Signs Bartlett's Bill to Help Firefighters with Cancer

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:02:41 EDT

AUGUSTA � Governor Baldacci ceremonially signed L.D. 621, �An Act Allowing Workers' Compensation Benefits for Firefighters Who Contract Cancer," on Thursday.

The bill, which was sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Phil Bartlett (D-Cumberland) creates a rebuttable presumption under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 that a firefighter who contracts cancer contracted the dise...

Senator Schneider Presents Legislative Recognition to Eagle Scout Robert Bickford

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:52:00 EDT

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Maine Senate Confirms Nominees

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:18:47 EDT

President Elizabeth H. Mitchell Maine Senate 2 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333

For Immediate Release: August 24, 2009 Contact: David Loughran, 287-1500

The Maine Senate met today and confirmed the 34 nominations made by Governor John E. Baldacci to the Judiciary and various state boards and commissions. The nominations included: a new Associate Justice of...

Judiciary Committee Asked to Review New Law

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:14:15 EDT

President Elizabeth H. Mitchell Maine Senate 3 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333

Senate President Libby Mitchell and House Speaker Hannah Pingree are asking the Legislature�s Judiciary Committee to meet and review questions that have been raised about a law that is set to take effect in September: LD 1183, �An Act to Prevent Predatory Marketing Practices against Minors Rega...

Maine Scores 3rd Highest in the Nation on ACT Education Test

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:05:28 EDT

AUGUSTA � In a report released today from ACT, the college preparatory program, Maine scored 3rd highest in the nation on their college readiness test.

�This is an incredible achievement. The scores illustrate how prepared our college bound students are and reflects the dedication of our teachers statewide,� Senator Justin Alfond (D-Cumberland County), Senate Chair of the Education ...

Senator Elizabeth Schneider Votes 100 Percent of the Time

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:35:21 EDT

AUGUSTA�The Secretary of the Maine Senate recently released voting statistics for the First Regular Session of the 124th Maine Legislature and Senator Elizabeth Schneider, D-Penobscot County, was noted for being present for 100 percent of all eligible votes.

The voting statistics indicate that there were 214 total votes or roll calls, and Senator Schneider was present for every one o...

Senator Schneider Joins Leaders for Meeting with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:45:35 EDT

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Senator Perry to Host Housing and Energy Forum

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:49:04 EDT

BANGOR, MAINE�The public is invited to attend a Housing and Energy Conservation Forum Wednesday, August 26th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. at Bangor City Hall.

The forum is hosted by Senator Joe Perry and will include special guest speakers Maine State Housing Authority (MaineHousing) Director Dale McCormick and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Energy Programs Director John Brautigam. ...

Senate President Urges Fairpoint to Seek Independent Audit

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:05:36 EDT

Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell released the following statement on the Public Advocate�s July 24, 2009 filing with the Public Utilities Commission which asked that Fairpoint be directed to engage an independent entity with expert knowledge of digital telephone networks and integrated computer systems.

�As Fairpoint continues to struggle to provide consistent, reliable phone and ...

Damon Completes Session With 100% Attendance

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:10:36 EDT

AUGUSTA� Senator Dennis S. Damon (D-Hancock County) of Trenton has recently completed the First Regular Session of the 124th Legislature with a 100% voting attendance record. Senator Damon was present and voting on all 214 recorded votes.

Six out of his seven years in the Maine State Senate have resulted in a 100% record; he has only been absent for two votes in his entire Senate ...

Brunswick-area Legislators to Hold Office Hours

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:03:03 EDT

BRUNSWICK - Brunswick-area legislators will hold their regular monthly office hours on Saturday, June 6th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bohemian Coffee Shop on Rail Road Ave in Brunswick. Meetings are open to anyone who would like to voice their opinions and concerns and have an open dialogue with legislators from their districts. Senator Stan Gerzofsky, who represents all of Brunswick, will a...

Bill Recently Introduced in the Legislature to Help the Town of Pownal

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:01:32 EDT

Senator Justin Alfond Selected for Leadership Program

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:56:28 EDT

AUGUSTA-Senator Justin Alfond (D-Cumberland County) was selected to participate in the 2009 Program for Emerging Political Leaders, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation and the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia.

�I am honored to be selected to participate in this program. This is a great opportunity to touch base with my legislative peers thro...

Legislature Passes Bill to Improve Maine�s Captive Insurance Laws

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:52:40 EDT

Legislature Passes Bill to Preserve Local Government Candidate Filing Documents

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:51:52 EDT

AUGUSTA � The Maine legislature approved a bill late yesterday that would preserve the filing reports of candidates who run for local government offices. LD 1100, An Act to Preserve Government Documents, sponsored by Senator Justin Alfond (D-Cumberland County), transfers the responsibility of campaign finance reporting for candidates for municipal office from municipal clerks to the Commission...

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