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April 2, 2013 - Bill to accept federal health care dollars gets public hearing
Speaker Eves: “Accept the federal dollars, change lives and make history”
February 12, 2013 - Sanborn pursues legislation to reduce tobacco use
December 26, 2012 - Area representatives receive committee assignment
December 5, 2012 - Newly-elected lawmakers sworn in to 126th Legislature
June 28, 2012 - State reps. issue statement on U.S. Supreme Court health care ruling
Dems say ruling a victory for tens of thousands of Maine people
March 27, 2012 - Democrats oppose LePage’s DHHS restructuring plan
March 27, 2012 - Democrats insist on OPEGA review of DHHS cover-up
February 23, 2012 - Democrats call for focus on jobs, not stripping workplace rights
Republicans put sweetheart deal for DeCoster ahead of Maine workers
January 17, 2012 - Republicans give initial votes to gut health care prevention and early childhood programs
Health and Human Services Committee takes votes on some LePage budget cuts
June 28, 2011 - House Democrats oppose repeal of drug pricing protections
Rep. Treat: “It all comes down to whose side you are on. Democrats think the law should be on the side of the patient and the taxpayer – not the pharmaceutical companies.”
June 7, 2011 - House defeats bills to rollback a Maine women’s right to choose
Four anti-choice bills voted down in Maine House
January 11, 2011 - Rep. Sanborn selected to serve on Health and Human Services committee
October 22, 2010 - Environmental group gives Rep. Hunt and Rep. Sanborn top scores
September 8, 2010 - Property tax and rent refund program now available
August 17, 2010 - Women veterans to be honored with permanent plaque at State House
Local area reps. call on community to support Maine women veterans
May 7, 2010 - Local legislator to help bring national health reforms to state
May 6, 2010 - Circuit Breaker tax refund restored from proposed budget cuts
Deadline nears for property tax relief program
January 26, 2010 - Area reps. announce College Goal Sunday program
Program helps college-bound students, parents pursue financial aid
August 11, 2009 - Local reps encourage families to start thinking about winter heating and weatherization
YCCAC application process has begun
July 21, 2009 - Local reps appointed to national committees
June 19, 2009 - Governor signs legislation on hospital-acquired infections
Rep. Sanborn’s bill increases health care transparency
January 16, 2009 - Area reps dive into committee work
Appropriations committee takes up budget shortfall