by Mary-Erin Casale | Aug 12, 2019 | Health Care, Maine Legislature
No matter where you live in the state the challenges we face when it comes to affording and accessing adequate healthcare are staggering. Whether it be an unaffordable deductible, a two hour or more drive to see a specialist, an unexpected diagnosis or an emergency...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 19, 2019 | Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills today signed legislation introduced by Speaker Sara Gideon to create an Automatic Voter Registration system in Maine. LD 1463, “An Act To Create An Automatic Voter Registration System,” creates a process that would automatically...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 18, 2019 | Economy, Maine Legislature, Seniors
AUGUSTA – The Maine House of Representatives today gave bipartisan approval to LD 1713, “An Act To Return Funds to Maine Property Tax Payers”, voting 93-51 in favor of the bill. Introduced by Speaker Sara Gideon, the bill repurposes an existing tax relief fund...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 18, 2019 | Economy, Maine Legislature
Gideon’s LIFT legislation, along with Rep. Trey Stewart’s STEP legislation, were both enacted by the House and Senate today AUGUSTA – Speaker Sara Gideon’s bill LD 1774, “An Act To Reduce Child Poverty by Leveraging Investments so Families Can Thrive”...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 15, 2019 | Budget, Maine Legislature
Jackson: “Today, the Maine Legislature passed a bipartisan budget that directly responds to the greatest needs of Maine people, small businesses and communities.” Gideon: “We’re finally in a position as a State to look forward, invest in our future, and follow through...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 12, 2019 | Budget, Maine Legislature
Breen: “With this budget, I’m proud that we were able to restore bipartisanship to the budget process while crafting a responsible budget that addresses major priorities and stays within our means.” Gattine: “This budget addresses the needs of Mainers that have gone...
