by Mary-Erin Casale | Nov 7, 2018 | Maine Legislature
Gideon: “These extraordinary women and men are ready to work and I’m eager to serve alongside with them.” PORTLAND – Democrats strengthened their control of the Maine House of Representatives and increased their majority by 16 seats. As of Wednesday morning, 89...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Nov 7, 2018 | Maine Legislature
PORTLAND – Democratic candidate Janet Mills was elected Maine’s next governor, making history as the state’s first female governor. Speaker of the Maine House Sara Gideon released the following statement: “Congratulations to Governor-elect Janet Mills! Janet has...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Sep 18, 2018 | Health Care, Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – Speaker of the House Sara Gideon and Rep. Drew Gattine (D- Westbrook), House Chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS), outlining the many actions...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Sep 13, 2018 | Economy, Maine Legislature
New laws prioritize working families, Maine-based businesses and economic growth AUGUSTA – Lawmakers passed a major tax reform measure, a package of child protection bills and strategic investments in Maine’s workforce during the special session that finally adjourned...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Aug 23, 2018 | Health Care, Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Supreme Court issued a decision ordering the LePage Administration to implement the voter-approved Medicaid Expansion law and file a State Plan Amendment. The decision dismissed the Administration’s appeal of previous court orders...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Aug 16, 2018 | Maine Legislature
AUGUSTA – The Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices voted today to immediately disburse all Clean Election payments due to candidates between now and the qualifying deadline of October 16. The Commission also authorized payments to Legislative...
