“When you are talking about beaches, you are- John C.L. Morgan
talking about the harm and impact not just for public health, but also
wildlife,” Bartlett said. “I think it’s an extension of what’s been done in the
past to making sure that people can be in public places and not be exposed to
smoking, particularly those who have kids.”
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Augustan: Sen. Bartlett Supported Bill Prohibiting Smoking in State Parks
The AJ has State Sen. Phil Bartlett's (D-Cumberland County) thoughts on a recently enacted law that bans smoking from Maine's state parks, including Crescent and Scarborough beaches:
Friday, May 22, 2009
The Augustan: Rep. Peoples Supports an Increase in the Gas Tax to Fund Road Repairs
PPH:
- John C.L. Morgan
And Rep. Ann Peoples, D-Westbrook, said that if theAccording to the article, the proposal before the Transportation Committee would increase the tax on gasoline by eleven cents over the next four years. The 29.5 cent tax would increase by 3.5 cents in each of the first two years and would increase by 2 cents in each of the third and four years.
money is spent wisely, the state would create jobs. Also, the taxes would be
partially paid by tourists, Peoples said. "This, I think, is a net gain for the
state, economically," she said.
- John C.L. Morgan
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
The Augustan: Reps. Driscoll, Peoples Approve Same-Sex Marriage
Reps. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) each voted yea on LD 1020, a bill legalizing same-sex marriage.
The Maine House of Representatives approved the bill 89-57, so it's next stop will be Gov. John Baldacci's desk.
- John C.L. Morgan
(h/t: Maine Women's Lobby)
Related: State Sens. Bartlett and Brannigan Approve Same-Sex Marriage Bill (April 30, 2009)
Related: Westbrook Pastor Speaks Against Same-Sex Marriage Bill (April 22, 2009)
The Maine House of Representatives approved the bill 89-57, so it's next stop will be Gov. John Baldacci's desk.
- John C.L. Morgan
(h/t: Maine Women's Lobby)
Related: State Sens. Bartlett and Brannigan Approve Same-Sex Marriage Bill (April 30, 2009)
Related: Westbrook Pastor Speaks Against Same-Sex Marriage Bill (April 22, 2009)
Thursday, March 12, 2009
The Augustan: Sen. Brannigan Among Co-Sponsors of Same-Sex Marriage Bill
From State Sen. Dennis Damon's press release, via About Town:
[Update: About Town has now listed all fifty co-sponsors, including State Sen. Phil Bartlett (D-Cumberland County) and State Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook). Thus, State Rep. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) is the only member of the Westbrook delegation not listed as a co-sponsor for the bill.]
- John C.L. Morgan
Responding to a groundswell of support from acrossState Sen. Brannigan (D-Cumberland County) represents part of Westbrook.
Maine for marriage equality, more than fifty state senators and representatives
signed on to co-sponsor “An Act to End Discrimination in Civil Marriage and
Affirm Religious Freedom,” sponsored by Senator Dennis S. Damon (D-Hancock
County). Together, they represent Maine’s smallest towns and largest
cities from Calais to Bangor to Lewiston to Kittery. The list represents
first-term legislators and the Senator with the longest overall legislative
service, Senator Joseph Brannigan.
[Update: About Town has now listed all fifty co-sponsors, including State Sen. Phil Bartlett (D-Cumberland County) and State Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook). Thus, State Rep. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) is the only member of the Westbrook delegation not listed as a co-sponsor for the bill.]
- John C.L. Morgan
Friday, February 20, 2009
The Augustan: Rep. Peoples Votes Against LD 40
Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) was one of nine members (out of 10) on the Maine Legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Transportation to vote against LD 40, a bill that would've prohibited drivers from using a hand-held cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.
- John C.L. Morgan
- John C.L. Morgan
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Augustan: Rep. Driscoll Explains His Legislative Bills
(Editor's Note: Rep. Tim Driscoll, one of Westbrook's two state representatives in Augusta, has submitted four legislative bills for consideration during the current legislative session. Below, he introduces you, dear reader, to each bill and provides some context for each one.)
LD 206 Resolve, To fund the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program was enacted in 2005 and signed by the Governor, but was not funded. This resolve asks the departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services to look for possible grant money to fund the program.
The program looks to offset the cost of graduate education for nurses who are accepted into a program of education and who will become faculty in a nursing education program within the state. We have many "waitlisted" qualified entrants for nursing school in Maine, but not enough faculty to teach them. There are around 400 to 500 students in this category waiting to get into nursing school.
There have been studies done both at the federal level as well as the state level that indicate a severe nursing shortage within the next decade. Maine hospitals are currently using travelling nurses because of a lack of licensed professionals to hire within their geographic area. Larger hospitals are competitively marketing against one another to bring in help. While this is good for nurse coffers, it shows that we are now looking at a dwindling suppy of nurses and it will only get worse.
LR 1486 An Act to Allow a Municipality to Recover Emergency Response Costs From a Natural Gas Utility In Certain Cases
This bill was submited in response to a gas line explosion which took place here in Westbrook near Spring Street and William Clarke Drive. I received a letter from Mayor Chuluda asking for assistance to recoup emergency response costs associated with type type of incident. Currently, I believe the utility is required to pay a fine to the Public Utilities Commission, but is not required to pay the municipality for any costs incurred for the emergency response in such a situation, even though the utility was liable for the incident.
LR 1487 An Act to Require the Informed Consent of a Patient Before Radiological Images of that Patient Are Sent Outside the United States To Be Read
Many hospitals now use overseas radiology services, especially at night, to provide a "preliminary reading" for CT Scans, which the treating facility physician uses to make a diagnosis. Most patients are not aware that their healthcare information is being transmitted over the Internet, nor are they aware that their radiograph is being interpreted outside the hospital, or even outside the country. This bill would provide open and transparent dissemination of information to the patient.
LR 1485 An Act to Promote Independence and Employment for People Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind by Investing in An Effective Vision Rehabiliatation Program
The purpose of this bill is to decrease the ratio of visually-impaired or blind youth and adults per vision rehabilitation therapists to more appropriate levels. It also aims to improve the effectiveness of vision rehabilitation services for an increasing numbers of adults with vision loss and expand core curriculum services for transition-age youth by attracting one full-time and two half-time vision rehabilitation therapists and one full-time adjustment-to-blindness counselor to work with clients in Maine.
The bill also provides funding for a vision rehabilitation program developer to design and implement a vision rehabilitation system appropriate for the 21st century in the State of Maine. The bill also increases funding for the Audio Information and Reading Service operated by The Iris Network known as Maine AIRS in order to support expansion of the broadcast service from 8 hours per day to a 24/7 format. Finally, the bill provides funding to establish scholarships and fellowships designed to recruit students to obtain a masters level education in vision rehabilitation if they make a multi-year commitment to practice their profession in Maine.
The first bill is an LD (Legislative Document) and the other 3 are LR's (Legislative Request), which means they haven't been printed yet. The first bill (LD 206) has been drafted by the Revisor's Office, has been approved by me, has received the required co-sponsor signatures, and has been referred to Committee. The other three have not yet been referred to a committee because I have not received them from the Revisor's Office to review.
- Tim Driscoll
Related: Election '08: Introducing Tim Driscoll, Maine House of Representatives #126
Related: Election '08: Tim Driscoll's Proust Questionnaire
Related: Election '08: Tim Driscoll's Favorite Things
Related: Election '08: Tim Driscoll on the Issues
LD 206 Resolve, To fund the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
The Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program was enacted in 2005 and signed by the Governor, but was not funded. This resolve asks the departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services to look for possible grant money to fund the program.
The program looks to offset the cost of graduate education for nurses who are accepted into a program of education and who will become faculty in a nursing education program within the state. We have many "waitlisted" qualified entrants for nursing school in Maine, but not enough faculty to teach them. There are around 400 to 500 students in this category waiting to get into nursing school.
There have been studies done both at the federal level as well as the state level that indicate a severe nursing shortage within the next decade. Maine hospitals are currently using travelling nurses because of a lack of licensed professionals to hire within their geographic area. Larger hospitals are competitively marketing against one another to bring in help. While this is good for nurse coffers, it shows that we are now looking at a dwindling suppy of nurses and it will only get worse.
LR 1486 An Act to Allow a Municipality to Recover Emergency Response Costs From a Natural Gas Utility In Certain Cases
This bill was submited in response to a gas line explosion which took place here in Westbrook near Spring Street and William Clarke Drive. I received a letter from Mayor Chuluda asking for assistance to recoup emergency response costs associated with type type of incident. Currently, I believe the utility is required to pay a fine to the Public Utilities Commission, but is not required to pay the municipality for any costs incurred for the emergency response in such a situation, even though the utility was liable for the incident.
LR 1487 An Act to Require the Informed Consent of a Patient Before Radiological Images of that Patient Are Sent Outside the United States To Be Read
Many hospitals now use overseas radiology services, especially at night, to provide a "preliminary reading" for CT Scans, which the treating facility physician uses to make a diagnosis. Most patients are not aware that their healthcare information is being transmitted over the Internet, nor are they aware that their radiograph is being interpreted outside the hospital, or even outside the country. This bill would provide open and transparent dissemination of information to the patient.
LR 1485 An Act to Promote Independence and Employment for People Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind by Investing in An Effective Vision Rehabiliatation Program
The purpose of this bill is to decrease the ratio of visually-impaired or blind youth and adults per vision rehabilitation therapists to more appropriate levels. It also aims to improve the effectiveness of vision rehabilitation services for an increasing numbers of adults with vision loss and expand core curriculum services for transition-age youth by attracting one full-time and two half-time vision rehabilitation therapists and one full-time adjustment-to-blindness counselor to work with clients in Maine.
The bill also provides funding for a vision rehabilitation program developer to design and implement a vision rehabilitation system appropriate for the 21st century in the State of Maine. The bill also increases funding for the Audio Information and Reading Service operated by The Iris Network known as Maine AIRS in order to support expansion of the broadcast service from 8 hours per day to a 24/7 format. Finally, the bill provides funding to establish scholarships and fellowships designed to recruit students to obtain a masters level education in vision rehabilitation if they make a multi-year commitment to practice their profession in Maine.
The first bill is an LD (Legislative Document) and the other 3 are LR's (Legislative Request), which means they haven't been printed yet. The first bill (LD 206) has been drafted by the Revisor's Office, has been approved by me, has received the required co-sponsor signatures, and has been referred to Committee. The other three have not yet been referred to a committee because I have not received them from the Revisor's Office to review.
- Tim Driscoll
Related: Election '08: Introducing Tim Driscoll, Maine House of Representatives #126
Related: Election '08: Tim Driscoll's Proust Questionnaire
Related: Election '08: Tim Driscoll's Favorite Things
Related: Election '08: Tim Driscoll on the Issues
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
The Augustan: Rep. Peoples on the Allocation of Transportation Money
Morning Sentinel:
- John C.L. Morgan
Rep. Ann Peoples, D-Westbrook, said state transportation officials and lawmakersRep. Peoples, who serves on the legislature's Joint Standing Committee on Transportation, is reacting to news that Maine is expecting $139 million from a federal stimulus package intended to upgrade the state's transportation infrastructure.
will need to be disciplined when they decide how to spend the money. "I think
it's really, really important we remember this economic recovery money is
one-time money," she said. "It's not money we're going to see year after year."
- John C.L. Morgan
Friday, December 19, 2008
The Augustan
Below are the Westbrook legislative delegation's committee assignments:
Rep. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook)
Joint Standing Committee on Labor
Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook)
Joint Standing Committee on Transportation
Sen. Phil Bartlett (D-Cumberland County)
Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules
Sen. Joseph Brannigan (D-Cumberland County)
Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
Government Oversight Committee
A complete list of the respective committee assignments can be found here, and a description of the jurisdictions of each committee can be found here.
- John C.L. Morgan
Rep. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook)
Joint Standing Committee on Labor
Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook)
Joint Standing Committee on Transportation
Sen. Phil Bartlett (D-Cumberland County)
Joint Select Committee on Joint Rules
Sen. Joseph Brannigan (D-Cumberland County)
Chairman, Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
Government Oversight Committee
A complete list of the respective committee assignments can be found here, and a description of the jurisdictions of each committee can be found here.
- John C.L. Morgan
Sunday, April 13, 2008
The Augustan
Here are the votes of Rep. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) in the Maine House of Representatives since Friday, April 4. The information was compiled by the Maine Votes database.
Friday, April 4
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2249, an Act to Protect Lake Water Quality. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 129-2 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2099, an Act to Provide Property and Excise Tax Relief to Disabled Maine Veterans. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 139-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2136, an Act Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2136, 108-31 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1957, an Act to Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 119-17 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Peoples supported LD 1932, an Act to Amend the Laws Regarding School Funding. But Rep. Driscoll opposed LD 1932. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1932, 83-47 (vote breakdown).
Tuesday, April 8
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2123, an Act Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The Maine House of Representatives rejected the bill, 80-49 (two-thirds support was required) (vote breakdown).
Wednesday, April 9
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2202, an Act to Ensure Full Payment of Annuity Death Benefits. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 138-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2189, an Act to Protect Homeowners from Equity Stripping during Foreclosure. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 134-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1001, an Act to Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 139-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2225, an Act to Provide Tax Relief to Maine's Forest Products Industry. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 135-0 (vote breakdown).
Thursday, April 10
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2269, an Act to Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming." The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 129-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1650, an Act to Amend the Laws Concerning Genetically Engineered Plants and Seeds. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 99-32 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Peoples supported LD 701, an Act to Authorize the Operation of Slot Machines on Indian Island in Old Town. But Rep. Driscoll opposed LD 701. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 98-34 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2038, an Act to Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 137-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2134, an Act to Authorize Low-stakes Cribbage Games by Charitable and Fraternal Organizations. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 133-6 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 373, an Act to Prohibit Hospitals from Charging for Treatment To Correct Medical Mistakes. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 122-12 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2242, an Act to Fund the Universal Childhood Immunization Program. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 131-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1945, an Act to Update the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 122-9 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2265, an Act to Reduce the Amount Collected for the Purpose of the E-9-1-1 System. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 122-0 (vote breakdown).
- John C.L. Morgan
Friday, April 4
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2249, an Act to Protect Lake Water Quality. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 129-2 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2099, an Act to Provide Property and Excise Tax Relief to Disabled Maine Veterans. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 139-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2136, an Act Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 101: Maine Unified Special Education Regulation, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2136, 108-31 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1957, an Act to Restore Diadromous Fish in the St. Croix River. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 119-17 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Peoples supported LD 1932, an Act to Amend the Laws Regarding School Funding. But Rep. Driscoll opposed LD 1932. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1932, 83-47 (vote breakdown).
Tuesday, April 8
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2123, an Act Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 61: State Board of Education Rules for Major Capital School Construction Projects, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The Maine House of Representatives rejected the bill, 80-49 (two-thirds support was required) (vote breakdown).
Wednesday, April 9
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2202, an Act to Ensure Full Payment of Annuity Death Benefits. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 138-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2189, an Act to Protect Homeowners from Equity Stripping during Foreclosure. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 134-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1001, an Act to Eliminate the Property Tax on Business Equipment Owned by Small Retailers. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 139-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2225, an Act to Provide Tax Relief to Maine's Forest Products Industry. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 135-0 (vote breakdown).
Thursday, April 10
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2269, an Act to Strengthen Maine's Consumer Protections against "Slamming." The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 129-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1650, an Act to Amend the Laws Concerning Genetically Engineered Plants and Seeds. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 99-32 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Peoples supported LD 701, an Act to Authorize the Operation of Slot Machines on Indian Island in Old Town. But Rep. Driscoll opposed LD 701. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 98-34 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2038, an Act to Facilitate the Timely Reopening of Closed Clam Flats. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 137-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2134, an Act to Authorize Low-stakes Cribbage Games by Charitable and Fraternal Organizations. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 133-6 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 373, an Act to Prohibit Hospitals from Charging for Treatment To Correct Medical Mistakes. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 122-12 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2242, an Act to Fund the Universal Childhood Immunization Program. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 131-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1945, an Act to Update the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 122-9 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2265, an Act to Reduce the Amount Collected for the Purpose of the E-9-1-1 System. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 122-0 (vote breakdown).
- John C.L. Morgan
Saturday, April 5, 2008
The Augustan
There's been a flurry of legislation in Augusta this week, so I'm simply linking with the info from the Maine Votes database. Here are the votes of Rep. Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Rep. Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) in the Maine House of Representatives since Monday, March 31, 2008:
Monday, March 31
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2267, An Act to Increase the Number of Concealed Firearms Permit Reciprocity Agreements that Maine May Enter into with Other Eligible States. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 133-6 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Peoples supported LD 2232, An Act to Amend the Games of Cards Law. But Rep. Driscoll opposed LD 2232. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2232, 111-25 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2104, An Act to Provide for Fairness and Accuracy in Utility Rate Setting. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2104, 133-6 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll supported LD 885, An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Study the Costs of Providing Certain Services in the Unorganized Territories. But Rep. Peoples opposed LD 885. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 885, 71-69 (vote breakdown). And Governor John Baldacci signed the bill into law on Wedesday, April 2, 2008.
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1985, An Act to Meet the Emergency Needs of Maine Veterans. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1985, 136-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 633, An Act to Improve Funding for the State Snowmobile Trail System. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 633, 112-25 (vote breakdown).
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2149, An Act to Lower Energy Costs and Increase Renewable Energy in Maine. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2149, 138-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2126, An Act to Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Coal-powered Industrial and Electrical Generating Facilities in the State. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2126, 109-31 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 648, An Act to Maintain the Amount of State Land That Is Open for Hunting. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 648, 138-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2009, An Act Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 150: Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality Control. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2009, 112-24 (vote breakdown).
Wednesday, April 2
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2144, An Act Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2144, 79-60 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2073, An Act to Prevent Contamination of Drinking Water Supplies. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2144, 137-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1997, An Act to Fully Fund School Breakfast from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1997, 118-19 (vote breakdown).
Friday, April 4
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2175, An to Ensure Support for a Model of Consolidated and Integrated Secondary and Postsecondary Education. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2175, 137-0 (vote breakdown).
- John C.L. Morgan
Monday, March 31
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2267, An Act to Increase the Number of Concealed Firearms Permit Reciprocity Agreements that Maine May Enter into with Other Eligible States. The Maine House of Representatives passed the bill, 133-6 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Peoples supported LD 2232, An Act to Amend the Games of Cards Law. But Rep. Driscoll opposed LD 2232. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2232, 111-25 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2104, An Act to Provide for Fairness and Accuracy in Utility Rate Setting. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2104, 133-6 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll supported LD 885, An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Study the Costs of Providing Certain Services in the Unorganized Territories. But Rep. Peoples opposed LD 885. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 885, 71-69 (vote breakdown). And Governor John Baldacci signed the bill into law on Wedesday, April 2, 2008.
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1985, An Act to Meet the Emergency Needs of Maine Veterans. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1985, 136-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 633, An Act to Improve Funding for the State Snowmobile Trail System. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 633, 112-25 (vote breakdown).
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2149, An Act to Lower Energy Costs and Increase Renewable Energy in Maine. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2149, 138-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2126, An Act to Minimize Carbon Dioxide Emissions from New Coal-powered Industrial and Electrical Generating Facilities in the State. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2126, 109-31 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 648, An Act to Maintain the Amount of State Land That Is Open for Hunting. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 648, 138-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2009, An Act Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 150: Control of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality Control. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2009, 112-24 (vote breakdown).
Wednesday, April 2
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2144, An Act Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2144, 79-60 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2073, An Act to Prevent Contamination of Drinking Water Supplies. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2144, 137-0 (vote breakdown).
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 1997, An Act to Fully Fund School Breakfast from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 1997, 118-19 (vote breakdown).
Friday, April 4
Rep. Driscoll and Rep. Peoples supported LD 2175, An to Ensure Support for a Model of Consolidated and Integrated Secondary and Postsecondary Education. The Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2175, 137-0 (vote breakdown).
- John C.L. Morgan
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
The Augustan
State Representatives Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Ann Peoples supported LD 2290 on Monday.
LD 2290, according to the Maine Votes database, "gives the community service networks the responsibility of providing consolidated mental health crisis services for children and adults, beginning March 1, 2009, through a memorandum of understanding among providers of mental health services in the network that includes provisions to ensure coordination, eliminate duplication and provide a minimum level of crisis services established by the department. This bill also updates the base year for the hospital tax and excludes municipally funded hospitals from the tax after July 1, 2008."
Whatever that means.
Anyway, the Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2290, 84-57. Ninety-two percent of Democratic lawmakers supported the bill, 3% opposed it, and 4% did not vote. Eighty-nine percent of House Republicans opposed the bill, 1% supported it, and 8% did not vote. And twenty-five percent of independents opposed the bill, while 75% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
LD 2290, according to the Maine Votes database, "gives the community service networks the responsibility of providing consolidated mental health crisis services for children and adults, beginning March 1, 2009, through a memorandum of understanding among providers of mental health services in the network that includes provisions to ensure coordination, eliminate duplication and provide a minimum level of crisis services established by the department. This bill also updates the base year for the hospital tax and excludes municipally funded hospitals from the tax after July 1, 2008."
Whatever that means.
Anyway, the Maine House of Representatives passed LD 2290, 84-57. Ninety-two percent of Democratic lawmakers supported the bill, 3% opposed it, and 4% did not vote. Eighty-nine percent of House Republicans opposed the bill, 1% supported it, and 8% did not vote. And twenty-five percent of independents opposed the bill, while 75% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Augustan
Representatives Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) supported LD 2109 yesterday. The bill, according to the Maine Votes database, would require all health insurance policies, contracts and certificates issued or renewed after January 1, 2009 to provide coverage for colorectal cancer screening.
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 127-5. Eighty-five percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 14% of Democrats did not vote. Eighty-one percent of Republicans supported the bill, 8% of Republicans opposed it, and 10% of House Republicans did not vote. And finally, 50% of independents supported LD 2109, and 50% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 127-5. Eighty-five percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 14% of Democrats did not vote. Eighty-one percent of Republicans supported the bill, 8% of Republicans opposed it, and 10% of House Republicans did not vote. And finally, 50% of independents supported LD 2109, and 50% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
The Augustan
Representatives Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) supported LD 2246 yesterday. The bill, according to the Maine Votes database, would extend the ConnectME Authority and the "associated tax reimbursement for advanced communications technology infrastructure investment" beyond their original January 1, 2009 repeal.
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 130-0. Eighty-three percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 16% of Democrats did not vote. Eighty-nine percent of Republicans supported the bill, 0% of Republicans opposed it, and 10% of House Republicans did not vote. And finally, 50% of independents supported LD 2246, and 50% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 130-0. Eighty-three percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 16% of Democrats did not vote. Eighty-nine percent of Republicans supported the bill, 0% of Republicans opposed it, and 10% of House Republicans did not vote. And finally, 50% of independents supported LD 2246, and 50% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
The Augustan
Representatives Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) supported LD 1942 yesterday. The bill, according to the Maine Votes database, would provide a rebate for "clean energy geothermal heating units."
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 126-5. Eighty-six percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 13% of Democrats did not vote. Seventy-nine percent of Republicans supported the bill, 8% of Republicans opposed it, and 11% of House Republicans did not vote. And finally, 25% of independents supported LD 1942, and 75% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 126-5. Eighty-six percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 13% of Democrats did not vote. Seventy-nine percent of Republicans supported the bill, 8% of Republicans opposed it, and 11% of House Republicans did not vote. And finally, 25% of independents supported LD 1942, and 75% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
Monday, March 10, 2008
The Augustan
Representatives Tim Driscoll (D-Westbrook) and Ann Peoples (D-Westbrook) supported LD 461 on Thursday, March 6, 2008. The bill, according to the Maine Votes database, contains the recommendations of the Human Trafficking Task Force. Recommendations include:
- The enactment of "a law criminalizing involuntary servitude and human trafficking, making them Class B offenses, with enhancement to Class A in certain circumstances, and specifying certain defenses that do not apply to involuntary servitude or human trafficking offenses."
- The authorization of the court "to order forfeiture of assets acquired as a result of human trafficking."
- The ability for human trafficking victims to collect damages and compensation "through criminal restitution law and the Victims' Compensation Fund."
- The prohibition of travel agencies throughout Maine from "advertising or arranging the travel for commercial sexual purposes."
- The requirement of "commercial international matchmaking organizations operating with the State to inform recruits and clients of the right to information on the other person's criminal, marital, protection from abuse, harassment and other official records."
The Maine House of Representatives passed the legislation, 139-0. Ninety-three percent of House Democrats supported the bill, 0% of Democrats opposed the bill, and 6% of Democrats did not vote. Eighty-nine percent of Republicans supported the bill, 0% of Republicans opposed it, and 10% did not vote. And finally, 50% of independents supported LD 461, and 50% of independents did not vote.
- John C.L. Morgan
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Westbrook Almanac: Saturday, March 8, 2008
Actuals:
High: 39F (1:30p)
Low: 34F (6:44a)
Average: 37F
Precipitation: 1.59 inches
Snowfall: 0.00 inches
Sunrise: 6:05a
Sunset: 5:40p
Records:
High: 54F (1995)
Low: 0F (1955, 2007)
Precipitation: 2.70 inches (1930)
Snowfall: 12.3 inches (1884)
Month-to-Date:
High: 53F (March 4)
Low: 11F (March 3)
Precipitation: 3.77 inches
Snowfall: 5.7 inches
Year-to-Date:
High: 61F (January 8)
Low: -5F (January 4)
Precipitation: 14.88 inches
Snowfall: 50.9 inches
Source: National Weather Service
- John C.L. Morgan
High: 39F (1:30p)
Low: 34F (6:44a)
Average: 37F
Precipitation: 1.59 inches
Snowfall: 0.00 inches
Sunrise: 6:05a
Sunset: 5:40p
Records:
High: 54F (1995)
Low: 0F (1955, 2007)
Precipitation: 2.70 inches (1930)
Snowfall: 12.3 inches (1884)
Month-to-Date:
High: 53F (March 4)
Low: 11F (March 3)
Precipitation: 3.77 inches
Snowfall: 5.7 inches
Year-to-Date:
High: 61F (January 8)
Low: -5F (January 4)
Precipitation: 14.88 inches
Snowfall: 50.9 inches
Source: National Weather Service
- John C.L. Morgan
Friday, March 7, 2008
The Augustan: Friday, March 7, 2008
Legislature's efficiency office recommended the Legislature eliminate or reduce some of the 261 boards and commissions in state government.
Labor Committee approved LD 1809, a bill that would increase the minimum wage from $7 to $8 over three years and would subsequently tie the rate to inflation.
Governor Baldacci supports LD 209, a bill that would require proof of Maine residency before a driver's license were issued, and is willing to consider to support proof of legal status in the U.S., too.
Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission unanimously approved salmon fishing on the Penobscot River.
Maine House of Representatives unanimously approved LD 461, a bill that would curb human trafficking for prostitution, factory work, and other forms of forced labor.
Governor Baldacci said there will likely be a third round of proposed budget cuts.
Committee on Business, Research, and Economic Develepment heard testimony concerning four bills related to dentistry in Maine.
Department of Education released preliminary estimates for state education subsidies.
BDN: Market Decisions should conduct a more in-depth poll, and ask those 80 percent who oppose higher taxes what programs they would like to see cut.
David Trahan: School funding formulas are harming small rural schools.
Harry White: Allowing illegal aliens to garner Maine driver's licenses is shameful.
Stewart Baker: Maine's opposition to the Real ID is based on misconceptions about privacy and security.
The deadline for Democratic and Republican candidates to sign up for November legislative elections is March 17.
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation released a booklet to warn consumers about fraud, identity theft, and other scams.
KJ: Budget cuts are painful, but unavoidable.
Katie Lisnik: Legislature should pass LD 2010, a bill that would strengthen laws preventing puppy mills.
Mainers may find themselves caught in travel snafus because of the state's opposition to the Real ID law.
- John C.L. Morgan
Labor Committee approved LD 1809, a bill that would increase the minimum wage from $7 to $8 over three years and would subsequently tie the rate to inflation.
Governor Baldacci supports LD 209, a bill that would require proof of Maine residency before a driver's license were issued, and is willing to consider to support proof of legal status in the U.S., too.
Maine Atlantic Salmon Commission unanimously approved salmon fishing on the Penobscot River.
Maine House of Representatives unanimously approved LD 461, a bill that would curb human trafficking for prostitution, factory work, and other forms of forced labor.
Governor Baldacci said there will likely be a third round of proposed budget cuts.
Committee on Business, Research, and Economic Develepment heard testimony concerning four bills related to dentistry in Maine.
Department of Education released preliminary estimates for state education subsidies.
BDN: Market Decisions should conduct a more in-depth poll, and ask those 80 percent who oppose higher taxes what programs they would like to see cut.
David Trahan: School funding formulas are harming small rural schools.
Harry White: Allowing illegal aliens to garner Maine driver's licenses is shameful.
Stewart Baker: Maine's opposition to the Real ID is based on misconceptions about privacy and security.
The deadline for Democratic and Republican candidates to sign up for November legislative elections is March 17.
Department of Professional and Financial Regulation released a booklet to warn consumers about fraud, identity theft, and other scams.
KJ: Budget cuts are painful, but unavoidable.
Katie Lisnik: Legislature should pass LD 2010, a bill that would strengthen laws preventing puppy mills.
Mainers may find themselves caught in travel snafus because of the state's opposition to the Real ID law.
- John C.L. Morgan
Westbrook Almanac: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Actuals:
High: 37F (3:16p)
Low: 22F (6:26a)
Average: 30F
Precipitation: 0.00 inches
Snowfall: 0.00 inches
Sunrise: 6:09a
Sunset: 5:37p
Records:
High: 60F (1974)
Low: -13F (1948)
Precipitation: 2.78 inches
Snowfall: 17.4 inches
Month-to-Date:
High: 53F (March 4)
Low: 11F (March 3)
Precipitation: 1.54 inches
Snowfall: 5.7 inches
Year-to-Date:
High: 61F (January 8)
Low: -5F (January 4)
Precipitation: 12.65 inches
Snowfall: 50.9 inches
Source: National Weather Service
- John C.L. Morgan
High: 37F (3:16p)
Low: 22F (6:26a)
Average: 30F
Precipitation: 0.00 inches
Snowfall: 0.00 inches
Sunrise: 6:09a
Sunset: 5:37p
Records:
High: 60F (1974)
Low: -13F (1948)
Precipitation: 2.78 inches
Snowfall: 17.4 inches
Month-to-Date:
High: 53F (March 4)
Low: 11F (March 3)
Precipitation: 1.54 inches
Snowfall: 5.7 inches
Year-to-Date:
High: 61F (January 8)
Low: -5F (January 4)
Precipitation: 12.65 inches
Snowfall: 50.9 inches
Source: National Weather Service
- John C.L. Morgan
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The Augustan: Thursday, March 6, 2008
Governor Baldacci unveiled his latest budget cut proposals.
Executive Director of the Maine State Employees Association vowed to fight some of the proposed job cuts in Governor Baldacci's latest budget cut proposals.
Maine's court system failed to avoid possible cuts to its budget.
Utilities and Energy Committee and the Transportation Committee are considering forcing Pan Am Railways to sell the rail lines it owns in the state.
PPH: Legislature should pass LD 1957, a bill that would allow large numbers of alewife fish into the St. Croix River.
John Connors: Proposed cuts to domestic abuse prevention programs are unwise.
Some Maine denture-makers threatened to double the prices they charge for dentures if the the Legislature doesn't free them from the oversight of the Maine Board of Dental Examiners.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported hospital admissions for flulike illnesses doubled last week over the week before.
Land Use Regulation Commission hopes to make a decision regarding Plum Creek Timber Co.'s controversial Moosehead Lake region proposal by summer's end.
BDN: The state spends more than $200 million a year in business incentives and tax credits without knowing whether this investment is paying off.
Shawn Lewin: Proposed cuts to programs for the state's elderly have monetary and moral costs.
Roof of a leased Maine Department of Health and Human Services building in Augusta collapsed under the weight of snow.
Roger W. Bowen: State could be environmentally-friendly and save money if it didn't mow the medians of I-95.
Jim Brunelle: Legislature should promptly and unconditionally embrace LD 2219, a bill that would require lawmakers and executive branch officials to disclose information on real estate interests, investment interests, and positions held.
Lawmakers are gearing up for a public hearing on LD 2247, a bill that would repeal savings offest payments to Dirigo and would increase the tax on cigarettes from $2.00 to $2.50.
LD 2034, a bill that would have prohibited minors from buying energy drinks, is dead.
LD 1961, a bill that would repeal the ban on hard snuff, was passed by the Senate and awaits Governor Baldacci's signature.
- John C.L. Morgan
Executive Director of the Maine State Employees Association vowed to fight some of the proposed job cuts in Governor Baldacci's latest budget cut proposals.
Maine's court system failed to avoid possible cuts to its budget.
Utilities and Energy Committee and the Transportation Committee are considering forcing Pan Am Railways to sell the rail lines it owns in the state.
PPH: Legislature should pass LD 1957, a bill that would allow large numbers of alewife fish into the St. Croix River.
John Connors: Proposed cuts to domestic abuse prevention programs are unwise.
Some Maine denture-makers threatened to double the prices they charge for dentures if the the Legislature doesn't free them from the oversight of the Maine Board of Dental Examiners.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported hospital admissions for flulike illnesses doubled last week over the week before.
Land Use Regulation Commission hopes to make a decision regarding Plum Creek Timber Co.'s controversial Moosehead Lake region proposal by summer's end.
BDN: The state spends more than $200 million a year in business incentives and tax credits without knowing whether this investment is paying off.
Shawn Lewin: Proposed cuts to programs for the state's elderly have monetary and moral costs.
Roof of a leased Maine Department of Health and Human Services building in Augusta collapsed under the weight of snow.
Roger W. Bowen: State could be environmentally-friendly and save money if it didn't mow the medians of I-95.
Jim Brunelle: Legislature should promptly and unconditionally embrace LD 2219, a bill that would require lawmakers and executive branch officials to disclose information on real estate interests, investment interests, and positions held.
Lawmakers are gearing up for a public hearing on LD 2247, a bill that would repeal savings offest payments to Dirigo and would increase the tax on cigarettes from $2.00 to $2.50.
LD 2034, a bill that would have prohibited minors from buying energy drinks, is dead.
LD 1961, a bill that would repeal the ban on hard snuff, was passed by the Senate and awaits Governor Baldacci's signature.
- John C.L. Morgan
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Augustan: Tuesday, March 5, 2008
The budget shortfall will make it more difficult for the Legislature to tackle tax reform this year.
Committee on State and Local Government voted to institute an 18-month moratorium on a development project in Saco Bay, while the question of which town--Saco or Old Orchard Beach--controls Saco Bay is sorted out.
Insurance and Financial Services Committee heard testimony regarding LD 2189, a bill that would regulate foreclosure purchase companies by requiring them to be licensed by the state.
Department of Education convinced the Education Committee that a bill that would revise the state's high school graduation requirements should be scrapped.
Marine Resources Committee heard testimony regarding LD 1957, a bill that would reintroduce large numbers of alewife fish to the St. Croix river.
PPH: It's about time we've had a bill like LD 2219, a bill that would require lawmakers and executive branch officials to disclose information on real estate interests, investment interests, and positions held.
PPH: The consolidation of Cumberland, Falmouth, and North Yarmouth schools is a good example for other school districts to follow.
Susan Hall: Director of Maine's Animal Welfare Program didn't deserve the criticism she received for the AWP's reaction to Somerville puppy-mill case.
Maine Human Rights Commission voted 4-0 in a case involving the sexual harassment of a female employee at the hardware chain, W.E. Aubuchon Co. Inc. and the commission found reasonable grounds for six other complaints.
House of Representatives recognized the Maine Troop Greeters of Bangor on the occasion of greeting their 3,000th flight home of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention blamed the flu for the recent deaths of a preschool child and two young adults.
BDN: LD 2221, a bill that would codify recommendations of the Tribal-State Work Group official, is one way the state has improved its relations with the state's Indian tribes.
Jody Spear: The Legislature should approve LD 2048, a bill that would prohibit some chemicals from being used in the production of toys and other chidren's products.
KJ: Legislature should not close courts for six weeks in an attempt to save money.
Hannah Pingree (D-North Haven): Internationally respected toxicologist will have a role in the state's policies to keep toxic chemicals out of Mainers' homes, despite dismissal from a federal board examining toxins.
Paul Chartrand: Legislature should oppose LD 1987, a bill that would allow the direct shipment of wine to Maine homes, because it would create unfair disadvantages for Maine wineries and alchol distributors.
Superintendent of Maine's Bureau of Insurance warned Mainers to ask for proof of insurance when hiring someone to shovel off their roofs.
Governor Baldacci swore in four judges.
State Park officials said reservations at public campgrounds are at an all-time high.
Utilities and Energy Committee approved LD 2180, a bill that would ensure the value of a prepaid phone card could not be reduced after sale and would require the card's packaging to say say if rates are different for in-state and out-of-state calls.
SJ: State should not close courts in an attempt to save money.
- John C.L. Morgan
Committee on State and Local Government voted to institute an 18-month moratorium on a development project in Saco Bay, while the question of which town--Saco or Old Orchard Beach--controls Saco Bay is sorted out.
Insurance and Financial Services Committee heard testimony regarding LD 2189, a bill that would regulate foreclosure purchase companies by requiring them to be licensed by the state.
Department of Education convinced the Education Committee that a bill that would revise the state's high school graduation requirements should be scrapped.
Marine Resources Committee heard testimony regarding LD 1957, a bill that would reintroduce large numbers of alewife fish to the St. Croix river.
PPH: It's about time we've had a bill like LD 2219, a bill that would require lawmakers and executive branch officials to disclose information on real estate interests, investment interests, and positions held.
PPH: The consolidation of Cumberland, Falmouth, and North Yarmouth schools is a good example for other school districts to follow.
Susan Hall: Director of Maine's Animal Welfare Program didn't deserve the criticism she received for the AWP's reaction to Somerville puppy-mill case.
Maine Human Rights Commission voted 4-0 in a case involving the sexual harassment of a female employee at the hardware chain, W.E. Aubuchon Co. Inc. and the commission found reasonable grounds for six other complaints.
House of Representatives recognized the Maine Troop Greeters of Bangor on the occasion of greeting their 3,000th flight home of members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention blamed the flu for the recent deaths of a preschool child and two young adults.
BDN: LD 2221, a bill that would codify recommendations of the Tribal-State Work Group official, is one way the state has improved its relations with the state's Indian tribes.
Jody Spear: The Legislature should approve LD 2048, a bill that would prohibit some chemicals from being used in the production of toys and other chidren's products.
KJ: Legislature should not close courts for six weeks in an attempt to save money.
Hannah Pingree (D-North Haven): Internationally respected toxicologist will have a role in the state's policies to keep toxic chemicals out of Mainers' homes, despite dismissal from a federal board examining toxins.
Paul Chartrand: Legislature should oppose LD 1987, a bill that would allow the direct shipment of wine to Maine homes, because it would create unfair disadvantages for Maine wineries and alchol distributors.
Superintendent of Maine's Bureau of Insurance warned Mainers to ask for proof of insurance when hiring someone to shovel off their roofs.
Governor Baldacci swore in four judges.
State Park officials said reservations at public campgrounds are at an all-time high.
Utilities and Energy Committee approved LD 2180, a bill that would ensure the value of a prepaid phone card could not be reduced after sale and would require the card's packaging to say say if rates are different for in-state and out-of-state calls.
SJ: State should not close courts in an attempt to save money.
- John C.L. Morgan
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