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 | Apr 8, 2019 | Economy, Health Care, Maine Legislature, Seniors, Uncategorized
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by Mary-Erin Casale | Apr 8, 2019 | Economy, Health Care, Maine Legislature, Seniors
The public hearing on LD 1410 is scheduled for April 19, 2019 AUGUSTA – The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act sponsored by Speaker Sara Gideon (D-Freeport) has been scheduled for a public hearing before the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee on Friday,...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jan 15, 2019 | Maine Legislature, Seniors
Gideon: Not only is this bond good for our seniors, it supports our economy, improves energy efficiency and increases municipal revenue AUGUSTA – Governor Janet Mills signed a financial order to begin the release of the $15 million senior housing bonds approved...
by Mary-Erin Casale | May 2, 2018 | Budget, Economy, Education, Health Care, Jobs, Maine Legislature, Seniors
AUGUSTA – The 128th session of the Maine Legislature adjourned sine die after House Republicans voted against an amended extension order presented by Speaker of the House Sara Gideon. The order was for a three day extension, with Gideon providing a work outline...
by Mary-Erin Casale | Jun 8, 2017 | Jobs, Maine Legislature, Seniors
Bill to Force Senior Housing Bond Fails AUGUSTA – The Maine House failed to override a veto (89-58) Thursday of LD 832, “An Act to Carry Out the Will of the People of the State of Maine by Ensuring the Issuance of Bonds to Support the Independence of...