Democratic Leaders Stand Strong on Commitment to Maine Towns
GOP “Surprise Vote†Claims Not True AUGUSTA – Top Democratic leaders in the State Legislature issued the following statement on the budget-writing committee’s vote yesterday to restore municipal revenue sharing cuts. “Since day one, Democrats have made clear that keeping our promise to our towns was a top priority and one that we would address...
Senate Gives Final Approval of Dems’ Measure to Restore Funds to Maine Towns
Bill aimed at keeping property taxes down heads to Governor’s desk AUGUSTA—The Senate enacted a Democratic-led measure to restore $40 million in funding to Maine’s towns and cities to ensure towns can continue providing essential services and keep property taxes down. “Today many lawmakers sent a message back home: we will keep our promises. Passing...
Legislature Rejects LePage’s Denial of Feeding Hungry Kids During Summer
House joins Senate in overriding veto of Alfond’s bill AUGUSTA –Tuesday morning, the House voted 92-45 to override Governor LePage’s veto of a measure sponsored by Senate President Justin Alfond to help feed hungry students by increasing participation in the federal Summer Food Services Program. “This is a victory for Maine students. The Legislature stood...
Senate Approves Dems Measure to Restore Funds to Maine Towns
Bill restores $40 million to towns to keep property taxes down AUGUSTA—In a vote of 33-2, Senate Democrats led the charge to approve a measure restoring $40 million in funding to Maine’s towns and cities to ensure towns can continue providing essential services and keep property taxes down. “Towns across our state have financially stretched...
Senate Overrides LePage Veto of Bill to Feed Hungry Students
Measure increases access to federal summer food program AUGUSTA–This morning, the Senate voted 25-10 to override Governor LePage’s veto of a bill to feed hungry students by increasing participation in the federal Summer Food Services Program. “This is a victory for Maine students. This bill will help thousands of hungry students all across Maine perform...
Senate Gives Initial Passage to “Crowdinvesting” measure
President Alfond’s bill opens door for more Mainers to invest in local start-ups AUGUSTA – On Thursday morning, a measure allowing Maine businesses to sell securities as a means to raise start-up capital while maintaining Maine’s strong consumer and investor protection laws received initial approval from the Senate. “Maine is a great place to start...
