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PublishedSeptember 16, 2019
After bond votes, a mix of relief and disappointment
The bond you’ll see on your ballots in November will invest $105 million in pressing repairs, upgrades and maintenance for highways, bridges, culverts and working waterfronts. It also will draw down an additional $137 million in other funds.
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PublishedSeptember 7, 2019
Changes in Augusta help families, kids heading back to school
The return of the season celebrated by fans of pumpkin spice and football alike also marks the end of summer vacation and the start of a new school year. This year, the Legislature has made a few changes that parents, students, and all of us, should be aware of.
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PublishedAugust 30, 2019
Maine farmers feeding Maine children
18 percent of Maine children live in poverty, and one in five Maine kids is food insecure.
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PublishedAugust 22, 2019
On hope and the Old Town mill
There is reason to be hopeful, and that is something to celebrate.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2019
Health care should not be a privilege
Studies show that not only does the United States spend more on health care than other developed countries, it also has worse outcomes than other countries.
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PublishedAugust 9, 2019
Seniors deserve our support
There can be no argument: We owe it to our seniors to provide the support that they need.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2019
Promoting clean energy and good, high-paying jobs
Maine has long been a leader in clean energy, but there are opportunities for us to promote this growing field while preserving our heritage industries.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
Wrapping it up – a session in review
It was an interesting session marked by both conflict and camaraderie, but we managed to pass some good laws that will benefit Maine people.
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PublishedJune 26, 2019
A responsible, bipartisan budget for Maine families and seniors
The budget Gov. Mills signed passed the Legislature with strong support from members of both parties, bringing back a tradition of bipartisanship and collegiality in the budget process that has been missing in recent years.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
At the Legislature: New committee assignments an opportunity to advocate for the things that make us great
State Senator Jim Dill is thrilled to be chairing two committees.
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