maine senate
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2020
Letter: Vote Vitelli, a leader in perilous times
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PublishedAugust 28, 2020
Sen. Breen: Fight for American women’s voting rights was generations-long battle
There are few clear-cut heroes or villains in the story of ratification, which features some events that fill us with pride and others that bring shame.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2020
Maine Senate will meet to vote on ethics commission nominees
The long-awaited confirmation votes could finally fill vacancies on the state's five-member panel that oversees state election laws.
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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
Incumbent Kim Rosen wins Republican primary recount in Senate District 8
The two-term Republican incumbent fended off primary challenger Larry Lockman by 52 votes in a closely watched primary. Rosen will now face Democratic challenger Beverly Ulenhake in the Nov. 3 election.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Lawmakers sideline proposed cellphone ban in parking lots
A bill that would have prohibited use of hand-held phones in parking lots now attempts only to clarify fines and other mistakes in the existing law.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2020
Bill would create retirement savings program for many Maine workers
The measure would set up state-run plans for private sector workers who lack 401k or other employer-based programs.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2020
Mills to point out her priorities in State of the State adress Jan. 21
Maine's governor will highlight the achievements of her administration in 2019 and is expected to talk about the challenges facing the state and goals for 2020.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2019
Senate Democratic leaders: The Fighting for Maine Agenda is about putting Mainers first
We're focusing on health care, property taxes, energy independence and giving workers a fair shake.
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PublishedOctober 20, 2019
Jim Fossel: Maine Senate Democrats’ agenda exposes party’s weaknesses
Putting out a list of goals unmet doesn't bode well for the party's electoral chances next year.