Author: The Maine Polis
In Portland, King Continues Fight to Bring Support, Tax Relief to Maine People
Published Date: 04/15/2019
King signs letter to Appropriations Committee at Pine Tree Legal requesting comprehensive funding for the Low Income Taxpayer Clinic program.
…Republicans call for state income tax cut, warn against Democratic agenda
Published Date: 04/15/2019
A group of prominent Republicans gathered with supporters at the State House on Monday, the tax filing deadline in most states, to highlight Maine’s tax burden and call for spending restraint.
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
Published Date: 04/15/2019
Gov. Janet Mills moved expeditiously on some of her core campaign pledges during her first 100 days and is credited with helping change the political tenor in Augusta. But with major issues looming, the question is: Will it last?
Maine pursues plan to stock schools with anti-overdose medication
Published Date: 04/14/2019
All of the state’s public high schools and middle schools would have naloxone available in an effort being developed by the Mills administration.
King, Daines Launch Bipartisan Effort to Strengthen Medicare Advantage Benefits
Published Date: 04/12/2019
Sen. Angus King (I-Maine) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) renewed efforts to protect Medicare benefits by re-introducing the Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act. The bipartisan bill reverses an unintended policy of the Affordable Care Act that is currently denying millions of seniors and people with disabilities their Medicare Advantage benefits.
King, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Nationwide Digital “Homework Gap”
Published Date: 04/12/2019
Sen. Angus King joined a group of senators to introduce the Digital Equity Act of 2019. Aimed at closing the growing digital divide in communities across the country, the bill creates two $125 million grant programs targeted toward state & local level projects promoting equal access to information technology and educational materials.
…Strengthening Health Care, Tackling the Opioid Crisis, Embracing Renewable Energy: Maine Forges Significant Progress in First 100 Days of Mills Administration
Published Date: 04/12/2019
Within the first 100 days of Governor Janet Mills’ Administration more than 19,000 people have access to life-saving health care and the state has taken serious steps to address the opioid crisis and among other achievements.
…On 100th Day in Office, Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Promote Pay Equality
Published Date: 04/12/2019
On her 100th day in office Governor Janet Mills signed legislation to promote pay equality. LD 278, will promote discourage employers from basing wages on an employee’s salary history.
…King on Space Force: Genuinely Undecided, But Skeptical
Published Date: 04/11/2019
In hearing, King praises work of military leaders in space and questions the value of “adding a box to an organizational chart”
…Senators Collins, King Meet with Maine Hospital Association, Discuss Solutions to Issues Hospitals are Facing Throughout the State
Published Date: 04/11/2019
Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) met with members of the Maine Hospital Association (MHA) in Washington, D.C., to discuss possible solutions to several issues hospitals throughout Maine are facing.
…Teams advance to Farm to School Cook-off Finals Competition
Published Date: 04/11/2019
The Maine Department of Education Child Nutrition office kicked off their 4th annual Farm to School Cook-off last month. Cook-off teams representing nine school districts from across Maine participated in the event. The teams, consisting of a student and school nutrition staff member, served up tasty and nutritious breakfast and lunch meals within a specific time frame that showcased Maine grown ingredients.
MPUC Approves Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity For the New England Clean Energy Connect Transmission Line
Published Date: 04/11/2019
The Maine Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously today to approve Central Maine Power Company’s Petition for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for the New England Clean Energy Connect Project (NECEC) proposed transmission line.
…Belfast company plans to buy former Madison paper mill for insulation production, employing 110
Published Date: 04/10/2019
GO Lab Inc., which specializes in the development of construction products, is planning to produce wood fiber insulation out of the former Madison Paper Industries mill that was shuttered three years ago and could employ some 110 people.
…KVCC launches programs to meet workforce needs
Published Date: 04/10/2019
Kennebec Valley Community College has launched classes in basic carpentry, pipe welding and commercial driving that are aimed at meeting workforce shortages in Maine.
Out-of-state funding boosts Susan Collins’ coffers
Published Date: 04/09/2019
Republican Sen. Susan Collins has out-raised a liberal crowdfunding effort to unseat her, thanks to out-of-state donors
Regulators set to vote on key permit for CMP’s hotly contested power line
Published Date: 04/09/2019
Thursday’s vote by the Public Utilities Commission will be a key point in Central Maine Power’s effort to build the transmission line through western Maine.
Marinas in Camden and Portland to receive $3M for infrastructure upgrades
Published Date: 04/09/2019
Two Maine marinas will receive a total of $3 million through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2019 Boating Infrastructure Grant program.
…Committee To Hear Testimony On Several Rank-Choice Voting Bills
Published Date: 04/08/2019
The Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs has scheduled public hearings this Wednesday for 6 different Rank-Choice Voting (RCV) bills…
King to IRS: Stop Targeting Low-Income Maine People
Published Date: 04/08/2019
Data Shows Two of Maine’s Poorest Counties Have Higher-Than-Average Audit Rates
…Jared Golden among a trio of Democrats most likely to side with Trump
Published Date: 04/08/2019
Only two Democrats in the U.S. House have voted with President Donald Trump more than Golden, according to statistics compiled by FiveThirtyEight, a polling and data-driven news outfit.