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May 13, 2013 - DEMOCRATS ON EDUCATION COMMITTEE OPPOSE FOR-PROFIT EDUCATION
Require charter schools to be nonprofits, enact moratorium on virtual charter
May 8, 2013 - Maine Democrats Announce School Evaluation System of Fairness and Accountability
Dems say assessment must involve stakeholders and measure student progress
April 24, 2013 - Education panel rejects LePage school budget proposals
April 10, 2013 - House votes for historic measure to open St. Croix River to alewives
April 8, 2013 - Education Committee Rejects $1 million for Lawyers in LePage Budget
Bipartisan vote on legal costs
March 18, 2013 - Public rebukes LePage education budget
Parents, students say cuts harm schools, communities
December 26, 2012 - Local Representatives appointed to legislative committees
December 5, 2012 - Newly-elected lawmakers sworn in to 126th Legislature
August 23, 2012 - Health care needs to be accessible and affordable
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
August 15, 2012 - Lawmakers Pose Solutions to Lobster Crisis
Democratic lawmakers say Canadian protests highlight “serious economic flaw”
May 31, 2012 - R&D bond veto upheld in Maine House
Republicans vote against job growth and future economic development
April 4, 2012 - “Poliquin” loophole for tree growth plans won’t be closed
March 21, 2012 - Maine Clean Elections Law Weakened
By Rep. MacDonald
February 23, 2012 - Democrats call for focus on jobs, not stripping workplace rights
Republicans put sweetheart deal for DeCoster ahead of Maine workers
November 14, 2011 - Local legislators to help residents with property tax and rent rebates
September 13, 2011 - Environmental group gives Rep. MacDonald top score
June 1, 2011 - Reckless Plan Raises Taxes and Costs for Health Insurance in Maine
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
May 16, 2011 - Boothbay Region Y-Arts performs at the State House
May 12, 2011 - Sagadahoc County legislators welcome Ed Pert back to
Pert served as both Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate
April 25, 2011 - Rep. MacDonald invites constituents to discuss the proposed State budget
Meeting will be at Boothbay Region High School auditorium on Wed., May 4 at 7 p.m.
April 14, 2011 - Rep. MacDonald advocates successfully for inclusion of all commercial fishing boats in fuel tax exemption
Rep. MacDonald pushed the Tax committee to support his original proposal for Maine’s fishing fleet
March 15, 2011 - Support Public Schools for the Common Good
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
March 14, 2011 - Rep. MacDonald holds public meeting with new Commissioner of Marine Resources
Meeting will be at Boothbay town offices on March 30 at 7 pm
March 14, 2011 - Rep. MacDonald brings new Commissioner of DOT to assess state roads in Georgetown and Westport Island
MacDonald tells Commissioner road maintenance must be priority
February 15, 2011 - Fishermen and supporters fill committee room in support of proposal to exempt commercial fishing vessels from fuel tax
Rep. MacDonald proposes permanent fuel tax exemption for Maine’s fishing fleet
February 14, 2011 - Rep. MacDonald hosts Boothbay Regional School Health Center staff and student advisory council at the State House
Boothbay Region Y-Arts and “Bud” Brackett receive special recognition from legislature
February 4, 2011 - Public opportunity to weigh-in on proposal to exempt commercial fishing vessels from fuel tax
Rep. MacDonald proposes permanent fuel tax exemption for Maine’s fishing fleet
July 12, 2010 - Public-private infrastructure bill goes into effect this week
March 31, 2010 - Rep. Bruce MacDonald recognizes Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens for innovation and creativity
Margaret Hoffman received special legislative sentiment on behalf of CMBG
March 24, 2010 - Contractor licensing bill passes first vote in the House
Bill sponsored by Rep. Bruce MacDonald is supported by residential contractors and their clients
March 11, 2010 - Debbie Mullen receives special legislative sentiment
Sentiment sponsored by Rep. MacDonald recognizes Mullen’s work with Lincoln County Triad
March 4, 2010 - Rep. MacDonald welcomes the Rev. Peter Panagore to State House
Panagore returns to State House to deliver opening prayer
February 2, 2010 - A message on the state budget
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
January 25, 2010 - Rep. MacDonald testifies in support of public-private infrastructure bill
October 1, 2009 - Rep. MacDonald given special recognition for conservation and environmental work
League of Conservation Voters highlights Boothbay lawmaker’s work in 2009 legislative session
September 14, 2009 - New community-based energy law takes effect this week
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Bruce MacDonald encourages renewable community energy projects
September 14, 2009 - New community-based energy law takes effect this week
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Bruce MacDonald encourages renewable community energy projects
July 27, 2009 - Rep. MacDonald announces incentives for area home buyers
Special incentives available to Arrowsic, Georgetown and Westport Island
June 25, 2009 - Community-based energy bill signed by Governor
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Bruce MacDonald encourages renewable community energy projects
June 11, 2009 - Morgan Mitchell’s achievements recognized at the State House
Rep. Bruce MacDonald sponsors legislative sentiment honoring Southport teen
June 8, 2009 - Legislation to provide more transparency in the citizen initiative process receives passage by the Legislature
Bill now goes to the Governor for signature
June 5, 2009 - Rep. MacDonald’s community-based energy bill enacted in the House and Senate
Legislation would encourage renewable energy projects
May 7, 2009 - Sagadahoc Reps. welcome Ed Pert back to the State House
Pert served as both Clerk of the House and Secretary of the Senate
April 9, 2009 - Rep. MacDonald expedites Washburn & Doughty bill through House and Senate
Governor has agreed to sign before the end of the week
April 2, 2009 - Green jobs bill gaining support at State House
Maine’s Energy Future Committee gets first look at legislation to add jobs and reduce state’s dependence on foreign energy sources
March 30, 2009 - No Better Time for More Money in Mainer’s Paychecks and Reduced Taxes for Maine’s Small Businesses
by Rep. Bruce MacDonald
March 17, 2009 - House refers Rep. MacDonald’s community-based energy bill to Utilities Committee
March 11, 2009 - Rep. MacDonald welcomes the Rev. Peter Panagore to State House
Panagore delivers invocational prayer before State of the State address
March 5, 2009 - Federal recovery dollars fund local transportation projects
Local school cuts also restored
March 3, 2009 - Washburn & Doughty recovery bill receives unanimous support in committee
Legislation would help boatyard access funding for training new workers
February 20, 2009 - Rep. MacDonald sponsors Washburn & Doughty stimulus bill
Legislation would help boatyard access development funding
January 29, 2009 - Funding preserved for St. Andrews Hospital in state budget
Rep. MacDonald works with leadership to adopt compromise budget proposal
January 13, 2009 - Bath area state Reps. announce College Goal Sunday program
September 9, 2008 - Local Reps. honored for voting record on environmental bills
Sagadahoc County and Eastern Cumberland County well represented on Maine League of Conservation Voter honor roll
September 8, 2008 - ‘Step Up For Kids’ event at State House
Rep. MacDonald encourages local children’s advocates to raise their voices
September 8, 2008 - Rep. MacDonald honored for voting record on environmental bills
Environmental advocacy group highlights MacDonald’s prominent support of wind energy and clean air
August 29, 2008 - Rep. MacDonald exhibits paintings at the State House
Two paintings are a part of an exhibition featuring Katahdin area
August 15, 2008 - Rep. MacDonald to serve on heating and energy task force
July 31, 2008 - Rep. MacDonald encourages seniors to apply for free farm shares
More than 70 shares available to area low-income seniors
July 11, 2008 - Democratic State Reps. announce early applications for heating assistance
Program that buys heating oil for low-income Mainers is accepting applications early this year
July 11, 2008 - Reps. MacDonald and Rines announce early applications for heating assistance
Program that buys heating oil for low-income Mainers is accepting applications early this year
March 17, 2008 - Rep. MacDonald hosts state budget discussion
March 13, 2008 - Update from Augusta
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
February 29, 2008 - Midcoast residents testify in support of bill to limit carbon emissions
Local advocates wait for hours to support MacDonald bill
February 8, 2008 - Emergency Fuel Assistance, Greenhouse Gas Regulation, Wind Power
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
February 7, 2008 - Maine lobstermen – The latest on the whale rules
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald & Rep. Ed Mazurek
January 10, 2008 - Reps. Driscoll and Peoples inform consumers of new ‘winter disconnect’ rights
Good faith attempts to meet the bills will keep lights and heat on
December 20, 2007 - Local Legislators honored for voting record on environmental bills
Area Reps. receive high marks from environmental advocacy group
October 24, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald presents state flag to Georgetown 5th Graders
October 18, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald invited to attend Lincoln Institute seminar
Discussion’s focus is on property taxes and education finance
October 12, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald submits bills to change school funding and consolidation laws
August 29, 2007 - Legislators announce new broadband terminals in southern midcoast communities
August 9, 2007 - Mid-coast Reps help constituents claim nearly $30,000 in unclaimed property
August 9, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald helps constituents claim over $6,000 in unclaimed property
June 17, 2007 - 123rd Legislature
By Rep. MacDonald
June 14, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald welcomes local girl to State House to sing National Anthem
May 29, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald appointed to Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development
May 29, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald appointed to Governor’s Task Force on Wind Power Development
May 24, 2007 - Resolve to study the marketing of alcohol to minors passes in House
May 24, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald presents special sentiment for Georgetown Historical Society
May 22, 2007 - Legislative update May 22, 2007
May 2, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald’s bill encourages community wind power projects
April 30, 2007 - Legislature is swinging into full-tilt marathon mode
April 18, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald announces $40,000 grant to Coastal Maine Botanical Garden
March 30, 2007 - Latest Legislative update
March 27, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald named to subcommittee tasked with shoring up groundfishing industry
March 12, 2007 - Testimony of Rep Bruce MacDonald before the Legal And Veteran’s Affairs Committee
March 7, 2007 - Energy resources, costs remain a hot topic in Maine
Legislature’s Utilities and Energy Committee has full plate of energy reform bills on schedule this year
March 7, 2007 - Hearing on bill re: Liquor store location near schools
By Rep. Bruce MacDonald
March 6, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald’s bill would create revolving loan fund for seasonal vendors
February 26, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald helps constituents find unclaimed property
February 26, 2007 - Report from Augusta
February 12, 2007 - Report from Augusta
Rep. Bruce MacDonald
February 1, 2007 - Legislative sentiment in memory of our friend William F. Plummer III
February 1, 2007 - MacDonald submits bill to ensure justice for assault victims
January 29, 2007 - Consolidation of K-12 Administration
By Rep. MacDonald
January 15, 2007 - Legislator’s roles in Augusta
By Rep. MacDonald
January 11, 2007 - Rep. MacDonald assigned to Marine Resources Committee