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August 27, 2009 - Rep. Berry files bill to encourage truth in the citizen's Initiative and People's Veto petition process
Bill responds to GOP party chair confirming they had disseminated incorrect information in signature gathering process
July 28, 2009 - House Majority Leader responds to political partnership of Greens and Republicans attacking tax reform
Maine Revenues Services Data shows the plan makes the tax system more progressive
June 13, 2009 - Maine Legislature wraps up session
House and Senate pass laws to create jobs, increase access to health care, and reduce tax burden
June 12, 2009 - Statement of Maine Democratic Legislative Leadership on the signing of L.D. 1495
"An Act To Implement Tax Relief and Tax Reform"
June 5, 2009 - Maine House enacts to legislation to improve DirigoChoice
Bill would create a new funding mechanism and maintain the program Mainers and small businesses rely on
June 1, 2009 - Maine house passes tax reform
Legislation lowers the top income tax rated from 6th highest in the nation to the middle of the pack
June 1, 2009 - Taxation Committee endorses improved tax reform bill
Feedback from citizens, businesses result in enhanced version of tax reform package
May 28, 2009 - Legislators, Treasurer, Housing Authority coordinate on late session bill to help Mainers purchase new homes
Proposal would empower homebuyers to use federal credit at time of closing, or to perform energy efficiency upgrades
May 26, 2009 - State budget passes first test in House
The Maine House of Representatives has given initial approval to the state budget for the coming two years
May 13, 2009 - Maine House rejects bill that would threaten health care access and quality in state
Out-of-state insurance legislation would have allowed insurance companies to drop and weaken coverage for individuals and families
May 7, 2009 - House passes joint order approving Recovery Act funds for energy efficiency programs
Senate gives initial support to energy package for weatherization, renewable energy, and workforce development
May 5, 2009 - Maine House of Representatives approves Marriage Equality legislation
Bill passes with bipartisan support, 89—57
April 28, 2009 - House passes new approach to transportation and energy policy
House Majority Leader Piotti wants state to address energy efficiency in infrastructure
April 15, 2009 - Maine Legislature passes Resolution asking Congress to reform federal dairy pricing
April 3, 2009 - Maine Legislative Leadership announces Maine Tax Reform and Relief Web site
New site will have information on plan to lower the income tax: Maine Tax Reform
April 2, 2009 - Legislators present a bill to provide Maine citizens with $75,000,000 in tax relief
Tax reform and relief package would lower the Maine tax burden and cut income taxes by over 20 percent
March 20, 2009 - Maine Legislative Leaders meet with President Obama
National Conference of State Legislatures’ forum in nation’s capitol features bipartisan meetings with Congressional leaders, cabinet officials and a White House meeting with President Obama
March 10, 2009 - Legislative leadership applauds the Governor’s proposed investments in Maine
Commitment to renewable energy and job creation will be key this year
March 3, 2009 - House Majority Leader advocates for new approach to transportation and energy policy
Rep. Piotti wants state to address transportation energy efficiency
February 19, 2009 - Majority Leader John Piotti welcomes dairy farmers to state house for forum on milk pricing
Hearing examined state’s Dairy Stabilization program
February 17, 2009 - State stays below spending caps by large margin
Property taxes continue to grow more slowly, state under spending limit by $221 million
January 30, 2009 - Funding preserved for Waldo County General Hospital in state budget
Reps. Piotti and O’Brien work with Legislature to adopt compromise budget proposal
September 10, 2008 - Rep. Piotti honored for environmental votes
August 27, 2008 - Promoting Opportunity for Maine Workers
By John Piotti
August 6, 2008 - Rep. Piotti announces applications available for Property Tax and Rent Refund Program
Last year’s applicants will automatically receive new applications
August 6, 2008 - Rep. Piotti announces applications available for Property Tax and Rent Refund Program
Last year’s applicants will automatically receive new applications
July 31, 2008 - Rep. Piotti encourages seniors to apply for free farm shares
Nearly 50 shares still available to area low-income seniors
July 28, 2008 - Rep. Piotti announces $9,500 in environmental grants to Freedom
July 23, 2008 - Rep. Piotti reminds Maine seniors and veterans to apply for economic stimulus payments
IRS and AARP have discovered that 31,000 have yet to apply, and time is running out
April 18, 2008 - Rep. Piotti serves as Speaker Pro Tempore
April 8, 2008 - Michaud and Piotti Push Maine Truck Weight Issue at Regional Transportation Summit
March 19, 2008 - Piotti celebrates Maine Agriculture Day
February 6, 2008 - House passes bill to exempt sales tax for water used in agriculture
January 17, 2008 - Reps. Weddell, Piotti announce College Goal Sunday program
December 17, 2007 - Rep. Piotti honored for his voting record on environmental bills
Unity legislator receives perfect score from environmental advocacy group
August 28, 2007 - Piotti submits bill barring campaign payments to spouses
June 26, 2007 - Rep. Piotti appointed chairman of prosperity committee
Bi-partisan Committee to examine methods for long-term sustainability and economic growth in Maine
June 14, 2007 - Tax reform would boost investment, help small business
MRS estimates $96 million tax break for Maine small businesses in tax reform package, lower capital gains helps boost investments
June 6, 2007 - Tax Committee unanimously endorses bipartisan tax reform package
Committee votes united in favor of package to lower income tax, overall tax burden
June 6, 2007 - Tax Committee unanimously endorses bipartisan tax reform package
Committee votes united in favor of package to lower income tax, overall tax burden
October 21, 2004 - Legislators wrap up small business tour
Working group finalizing legislation on Small Business Bill of Rights and Action Plan
February 27, 2004 - Farmers Continue to Receive Needed Assistance
Dairy Bill Signed into Law
April 4, 2003 - Smith, Piotti support governor’s dairy relief plan, call for more action