Senator Hill in the Media
Below is a listing of media citings on Senator Hill since becoming a member of the Maine Senate. The more recent mentions are on top. Below each title is a direct link to the media source document. For the latest media updates, visit Dawn's Senate Page.
Latest Headlines
SENS. HILL AND BREEN JOIN CALL TO REPEAL THE HYDE AMENDMENT
LEGISLATIVE DEMOCRATS TO UNVEIL VISION FOR A BETTER STATE OF MAINE
ALFOND, HILL STATEMENT ON GOV. LEPAGE'S RESIGNATION CONSIDERATION
Lawmakers Approve Bailout of Biomass Companies
Maine Senate approves solar energy bill
Maine Democrats say they will fight to protect Planned Parenthood
York residents to Maine Turnpike board: Don't build planned toll plaza
Local students earn recognition - News - fosters.com - Dover, NH
'Typo' bill to restore $38 million to Efficiency Maine passes through Legislature
Olive branches work with willing partners, but LePage isn't that partner
Sen. Hill introduces energy efficiency bill
LePage and Hill spar over PUC
Honors and accolades for area students
Sen. Hill to serve on national committee
Wood Island funding, preservation moves forward
Cub scouts visit Maine Senate
YHS student spends day with Sen. Hill
York continues to fight acceptance of state road
SEN. HILL EARNS PERFECT VOTING RECORD IN 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
SENS. HILL AND BREEN JOIN CALL TO REPEAL THE HYDE AMENDMENT
LEGISLATIVE DEMOCRATS TO UNVEIL VISION FOR A BETTER STATE OF MAINE
ALFOND, HILL STATEMENT ON GOV. LEPAGE'S RESIGNATION CONSIDERATION
Lawmakers Approve Bailout of Biomass Companies
Maine Senate approves solar energy bill
Maine Democrats say they will fight to protect Planned Parenthood
York residents to Maine Turnpike board: Don't build planned toll plaza
Local students earn recognition - News - fosters.com - Dover, NH
'Typo' bill to restore $38 million to Efficiency Maine passes through Legislature
Olive branches work with willing partners, but LePage isn't that partner
Sen. Hill introduces energy efficiency bill
LePage and Hill spar over PUC
Honors and accolades for area students
Sen. Hill to serve on national committee
Wood Island funding, preservation moves forward
Cub scouts visit Maine Senate
YHS student spends day with Sen. Hill
York continues to fight acceptance of state road
SEN. HILL EARNS PERFECT VOTING RECORD IN 2016 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
November 2014
11/14/14 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill named assistant minority leader
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141112/NEWS/141119646/0/SEARCH
11/12/14 Portland Press Herald | Maine Democratic leaders vow to work with Republicans, without compromising core values
http://www.pressherald.com/2014/11/12/maine-democratic-leaders-vow-to-govern-not-surrender/
11/12/14 Bangor Daily News | Maine Democrats fill legislative leadership posts
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/11/12/politics/maine-democrats-fill-legislative-leadership-posts/
11/11/14 Seacoast Online | Three Dems go to Augusta, septic measure fails
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141111/NEWS/141119835/0/SEARCH
11/9/14 Seacoast Online | Election results bring Maine closer to ‘the middle’
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141109/NEWS/141109238/101147/NEWS
11/5/14 Seacoast Online | Hill bests Carson to return to Maine Senate
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141105/NEWS/141109568/0/SEARCH
September 2014
9/25/14 Seacoast Online | Educational leaders, legislative candidates tackle issues http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20140925/NEWS/140929601/101131/NEWS
9/02/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Emerge Maine honors lawmakers Hill and Rotundo as women of the year
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn-maine/2014/09/02/emerge-maine-honors-lawmakers-rotundo-and-hill-women-year/1583243
9/02/14 Seacoast Online | Seacoast-are Democrats honor former Kittery Rep. Wheeler
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140902-NEWS-409020397
August 2014
8/19/14 MPBN | Rising Jail Costs Prompt Maine Corrections Board to Seek More Funding
http://news.mpbn.net/post/rising-jail-costs-prompt-maine-corrections-board-seek-more-funding
8/19/14 Bangor Daily News | LePage gives raises to executive staff, withholds raises for 100 state attorneys
https://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/19/politics/state-house/lepage-gives-raises-to-executive-staff-withholds-raises-for-100-state-attorneys/?ref=moreInpolitics
May 2014
5/4/14 Seacoast Online | Sheriff: Fiscal restraints leave jail short on guards
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140504-NEWS-405040343
5/2/14 Kennebec Journal | Veto battle finds support for LePage in Augusta
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Veto_votes_moving_quickly_in_Maine_legislature_.html?pagenum=full
5/1/14 Bangor Daily News | Legislators crush LePage's supplemental budget veto; bill becomes law
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/05/01/politics/state-house/legislators-crush-lepages-supplemental-budget-veto-bill-becomes-law/
April 2014
4/26/14 Portland Press Herald | LePage vetoes bill to fill $32 million budget gap
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/LePage_vetoes_bill_to_fill__32_million_budget_gap.html
4/26/14 Seacoast Online | LePage vetoes bill to fill $32M budget gap
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140426/NEWS/404260328/-1/NEWSMAP
4/26/14 Bangor Daily News | LePage vetoes bipartisan supplemental budget bill, citing 'gimmicks'
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/04/25/politics/lepage-vetoes-bipartisan-supplemental-budget-bill-citing-gimmicks/
4/25/14 MPBN | Maine Governor Vetoes Another Budget Bill
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNewsforVillageSoup/tabid/1144/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3695/ItemId/33433/Default.aspx
4/20/14 Morning Sentinel | 126th Legislature recesses with clear winners and losers
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/politics/126th_Legislature_recesses_with_clear_winners_and_losers_.html?pagenum=full
4/16/14 Bangor Daily News | Legislature passes $32 million budget fix; LePage threatens veto
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/04/15/politics/state-house/house-passes-32-million-budget-fix-lepage-threatens-veto/
4/9/14 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill welcomes page to State Capitol
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140409-LIFE-404090318
March 2014
3/29/14 Bangor Daily news | Debate about state borrowing likely to consume final weeks in legislative session
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/29/politics/state-house/debate-about-state-borrowing-likely-to-consume-final-weeks-in-legislative-session/
3/15/14 Seacoast Online | ‘Shrek’ a smart choice for festival
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140315-OPINION-403150301
3/15/14 Bangor Daily News | Democrats approve LePage’s rainy day proposal but caveats anger Republicans
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/14/politics/democrats-approve-lepages-rainy-day-proposal-but-caveats-anger-republicans/
3/11/14 MPBN | Maine Partisan Split Over $100M Budget Gap Widens
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32645/Default.aspx
3/10/14 Seacoast Online | Maine residents are urged to claim cash
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140310-NEWS-403100313
3/6/14 Seacoast Online | Maine nixes Hill bill banning replica guns in schools
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140306-NEWS-403060386
3/6/14 Bangor Daily News | Details on LePage plan to restore Maine’s rainy day fund emerge
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/06/politics/details-on-lepage-plan-to-restore-maines-rainy-day-fund-emerge/
3/5/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine nixes bill banning replica guns in schools
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-nixes-bill-banning-replica-guns-in-schools-5290558.php
3/2/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Peggy Rotundo: Keeping our promise to Maine's cities and towns
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2014/03/02/peggy-rotundo-keeping-our-promise-maines-cities-and-towns/1497682
February 2014
2/26/14 Seacoast Online | State Treasurer releases unclaimed property list
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140226-NEWS-402260323
2/24 Kennebec Journal | Maine bill seeks clarity on hospitals left out of insurance networks
http://www.kjonline.com/politics/Maine_bills_seek_clarity_on_hospitals_left_out_of_insurance_networks_.html
2/24/14 Portland Press Herald | Maine bills seek clarity on hospitals left out of insurance networks
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine_bills_seek_clarity_on_hospitals_left_out_of_insurance_networks_.html
2/23/14 Modern Healthcare.com | Maine bill seeks “narrow” network explanations
http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20140223/INFO/302229910/maine-bills-seek-narrow-network-explanations&template=mobile
2/23/14 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Maine bill seeks “narrow” network explanations
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Maine-bills-seek-narrow-network-explanations-5260374.php
2/23/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine bill seeks “narrow” network explanations
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-bills-seek-narrow-network-explanations-5260374.php
2/21/14 MPBN | Subpoenas issued in Maine Document Shredding Scandal
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32393/Default.aspx
2/21/14 MPBN | LePage: More Funds Needed or Some County Jails Will Close
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32392/Default.aspx
2/21/14 Seacoast Online | York County legislators seek public support at weekend events
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140221-NEWS-402210386
2/21/14 Bangor Daily News | Maine legislative panel rejects call to make it a crime to bring a fake gun to school
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/20/politics/maine-legislative-panel-rejects-call-to-make-it-a-crime-to-bring-a-fake-gun-to-school/
2/12/14 MPBN | Maine Democrats’ Revenue-Sharing Bill Wins Legislative Approval
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32181/Default.aspx
2/7/14 MPBN | Maine Gov Again Refused to Submit Supplemental Budget
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/32113/Default.aspx
2/5/14 WGME | Fake firearm bill fires up debate
http://www.wgme.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fake-firearm-bill-fires-up-debate-20867.shtml#.UvPCbUJdUeY
2/5/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | State committee looks to clarify 'narrow network' health plans
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/02/05/state-committee-looks-maine-health-insurance-plan-disclosures/1488104
2/4/14 Bangor Daily News | Republican senator said ‘misunderstanding’ led to revenue-sharing vote controversy
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/04/politics/gop-members-of-maine-budget-panel-offer-different-takes-on-what-set-off-vote-controversy/
2/4/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Maine bill on fake guns in schools faces opposition
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/02/04/maine-bill-fake-guns-schools-faces-opposition/1487352
2/4 Seacoast Online | Bill to ban replica guns at schools faces criticism
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140204-NEWS-402040404
2/3/14 Portland Press Herald | Bill to ban fake guns in Maine schools draws criticism
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/Maine_bill_to_ban_fake_guns_in_schools_draws_criticism.html
2/3/14 MPBN | Maine Bill Targets Fake Guns in Schools
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32048/Default.aspx
2/3/14 Seacoast Online | Bill to ban fake guns after Traip incident hit with criticism
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140203-NEWS-140209934
2/3/14 Boston.com | Maine bill on fake guns in schools gets pushback
http://www.boston.com/news/education/2014/02/03/fake-gun-schools-bill-gets-push-back-maine/0hiMy08MWDet5Lm70WPeUO/story.html
2/3/14 WMTW | State lawmakers consider BB gun legislation
http://www.wmtw.com/news/state-lawmakers-consider-bb-gun-legislation/24252866
2/3/14 WMTW | BB gun bill goes before state legislators
http://www.wmtw.com/news/bb-gun-bill-goes-before-state-legislators/24269592
2/3/14 Journal Tribune | Maine bill would ban replica guns in schools
http://www.journaltribune.com/news/briefs/article_07b2e452-8ced-11e3-880b-001a4bcf887a.html
2/3/14 Bangor Daily News State & Capitol blog | Republicans absent as Democrats advance bill to restore $40 million of revenue sharing
http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/02/03/republicans-absent-as-democrats-advance-bill-to-restore-40m-of-revenue-sharing/
2/3/14 Bangor Daily news | After GOP members leave, Democrats on budget panel pass plan to restore $40 million to cities and towns
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/03/politics/after-gop-members-leave-democrats-on-maine-budget-panel-pass-plan-to-restore-40-million-to-cities-and-towns/
2/3/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Rep. Nate Libby: State must keep promise to towns, cities
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2014/02/02/rep-nate-libby-state-must-keep-promise-towns-cities/1485728
2/3/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Democrats, without GOP present, vote to restore revenue sharing
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/02/03/democrats-without-gop-present-vote-restore-funding-maine-cities-towns/1486958
2/2/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine panel OKs $40M in state aid for towns
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-panel-OKs-40M-in-state-aid-for-towns-5201265.php
2/3/14 WMTW | State lawmakers consider BB gun legislation
http://www.wmtw.com/news/state-lawmakers-consider-bb-gun-legislation/24252866
2/1/14 WCSH 6 | Maine bill would ban replica guns in schools
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/269371/2/Maine-bill-would-ban-replica-guns-in-schools-
January 2014
1/30/14 Foster’s Daily Democrat | As Maine slips, we have opportunities to put state back on track
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140130/GJOPINION03/140139915/-1/SANNEWS
1/30/14 Bangor Daily News | Deal to restore $40 million in state aid to Maine cities and towns continues to elude lawmakers
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/29/politics/deal-to-restore-40-million-in-state-aid-to-maine-cities-and-towns-continues-to-elude-lawmakers/
1/29/14 The Times Record | Towns getting BETR?
http://www.timesrecord.com/news/2014-01-29/Editorial/Towns_getting_BETR.html
1/26/14 Bangor Daily News | Revenue sharing is a promise Maine’s Legislature must keep
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/26/opinion/revenue-sharing-is-a-promise-maines-legislature-must-keep/
1/26/14 Seacoast Online | Redistricting alters political landscape
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140126-NEWS-401260342
1/24/14 Bangor Daily News | Easy out not allowed: Solving the Maine Legislature’s self-created, $40 million Mission Impossible
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/24/opinion/easy-out-not-allowed-solving-the-maine-legislatures-self-created-40-million-mission-impossible/?ref=OpinionBox
1/13 Seacoast Online | Hill’s bill on ‘replica’ guns deserves support
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140113-OPINION-401130303
1/9/14 Bangor Daily News | Maine lawmakers should restore municipal revenue sharing
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/08/opinion/maine-lawmakers-should-restore-municipal-revenue-sharing/
1/8/14 Seacoast Online | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140108-NEWS-401080383
1/7/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-Dems-bill-would-maintain-revenue-sharing-5119968.php
1/7/14 Greenwich Time | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Maine-Dems-bill-would-maintain-revenue-sharing-5119968.php
1/7/14 WGME | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.wgme.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.me/2bffce97-www.wgme.com.shtml
1/7/14 WABI | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://wabi.tv/2014/01/07/maine-dems-bill-maintain-revenue-sharing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maine-dems-bill-maintain-revenue-sharing
1/5/14 Seacoast Online | Maine lawmakers return for high-profile battles
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140105-NEWS-401050333
1/5/14 Seacoast Online | Nonprofit to eliminate transportation service
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140105-NEWS-401050342
1/4/14 Seacoast Online: Maine bill would ban fake guns at school
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140104-NEWS-401040325
December 2013
12/18 Seacoast Online: Hill bill would provide answers
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131218-OPINION-312180352
12/13 Bangor Daily News | Leading Democrat Urges LePage to Terminate Contract of Troubled MaineCare Ride Broker
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/12/politics/leading-democrat-urges-lepage-to-terminate-contract-of-troubled-mainecare-ride-broker/
12/12 Seacoast Online | Bill seeks answers about Anthem hospital criteria
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131212-NEWS-312120393
12/12 Bangor Daily News | Democrats planning to circumvent LePage, craft their own state budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/11/politics/state-house/democrats-to-circumvent-lepage-craft-their-own-supplemental-budget-bill/
November 2013
11/20 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill receives perfect score
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131120-NEWS-311200316
11/8 Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill receives perfect score on education record
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131108/GJNEWS_01/131109321/-1/FOSNEWS
11/4 Seacoast Online | Maine voters to decide on bond funds
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131104-NEWS-311040314
October 2013
10/7 Portland Press Herald | State lacks backup plan if it drops ride broker
http://www.pressherald.com/news/State_sending_mixed_messages_on_MaineCare_rides_fiasco_.html?pagenum=full
10/7 Kennebec Journal | Lawmakers, public criticize DHHS for being lenient on Connecticut company for missed MaineCarerides
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Lawmakers-public-criticize-DHHS-for-being-lenient-on-Connecticut-company-for-missed-MaineCare-rides.html
August 2013
8/23 MPBN | Mayhew: DHHS Holding 'Feet to the Fire' in Troubled Transportation Program
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNews/tabid/1159/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3762/ItemId/29624/Default.aspx
8/23 Bangor Daily News | Appropriations Committee sends $150 million infrastructure bond package to full Legislature
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/22/politics/appropriations-committee-sends-150-million-infrastructure-bond-package-to-full-legislature/
8/23 Portland Press Herald | Press Herald: 'Substantial,' rapid progress sought for MaineCare rides
http://www.pressherald.com/news/substantial-rapid-progress-sought-for-mainecare-rides_2013-08-23.html
8/22 Boston.com | Maine lawmakers seek solution for psych hospital
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/2013/08/22/maine-lawmakers-seek-solution-for-psych-hospital/EjFdFZjNtD6GSFN72oFTTK/story.html
8/16 Bangor Daily News | Editorial: LePage’s legislative snub is personal
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/16/opinion/editorials/lepages-legislative-snub-is-personal/
8/15 Lewiston Sun Journal | LePage says he kept department heads from hearing
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/08/14/lepage-says-he-kept-department-heads-appearing-hea/1407778
8/15 Portland Press Herald | Capitol Ticker: LePage still seething from budget committee rejection
http://www.pressherald.com/blogs/capitolticker/219588511.html
8/15 Bangor Daily News | LePage barred department heads to snub legislators on Tuesday
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/14/politics/lepage-barred-department-heads-to-snub-legislators-on-tuesday/
8/13 MPBN | Effort to Get Bond Package on Maine's November Ballot in Trouble
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/29427/Default.aspx
8/13 Capitol Incite at Bangor Daily News | LePage administration pulls no-show at Appropriations
http://capitolincite.bangordailynews.com/2013/08/13/lepage-administration-pulls-no-show-at-appropriations/
8/13 Lewiston Sun Journal | LePage and legislators continue to spar over bonds
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/08/13/lepage-and-legislators-continue-spar-over-bonds/1407193
8/13 Lewiston Sun Journal | Maine budget committee members voice frustration over snub by LePage agency heads
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/08/13/maine-budget-committee-members-voice-frustration-o/1407387
8/13 Bangor Daily News | Debate over politically charged $1.2 billion in bonds seethes at State House
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/13/politics/debate-over-politically-charged-1-2-billion-in-bonds-seethes-at-state-house/
8/13 Press Herald | Legislators push for quick solution on rides for Maine’s poor
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Lawmaker-call-for-fix-of-MaineCare-ride-service.html
8/10 Press Herald | MaineCare contractors must follow strict rules
http://www.pressherald.com/news/mainecare-complaints-may-go-over-threshold_2013-08-10.html
8/10 Kennebec Journal | MaineCare contractors must follow strict rules
http://www.kjonline.com/news/mainecare-complaints-may-go-over-threshold_2013-08-10.html
June 2013
6/28 Seacoast Online | Override of LePage veto right move for Maine
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130628-OPINION-306280397
6/26 MPBN | Maine Lawmakers' Override Budget Veto, Dealing Gov a Blow
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/28691/Default.aspx
6/24 Bangor Daily News | A cast of leading characters from the 126th Legislature’s first session
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/23/politics/state-house/a-cast-of-leading-characters-from-the-126th-legislatures-first-session/
6/23 Seacoast Online | Rhetoric heats up in Maine budget battle
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130623-NEWS-306230343
6/19 Bangor Daily News | Lawmakers planning to delay decisions on bond package until next year
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/19/politics/lawmakers-planning-to-delay-decisions-on-bond-package-until-next-year/?ref=latest
6/16 Press Herald | Dan Demeritt: Maine's state budget writers found the 'sweet spot'
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/maines-state-budget-writers-found-the-sweet-spot_2013-06-16.html
6/14 Youtube | Appropriations Chair Sen. Dawn Hill (D-York) urges support for LD 1509, FY 14-15 Budget
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxOQzxarhKg
6/8 Houston Chronicle | Maine two year budget accord reached
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Maine-2-year-budget-accord-reached-4586451.php
6/8 Maine Progressive Warehouse | Weekly Democratic Address Of Sen. Dawn Hill (York): Need To Check Policies At Door, Come Up With Solutions To Move Maine Forward
http://maineprogressiveswarehouse.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/weekly-democratic-address-of-sen-dawn-hill-york-need-to-check-policies-at-door-come-up-with-solutions-to-move-maine-forward/
6/7 Kennebec Journal | Legislative panel reaches deal on $6.4 billion state budget
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Legislative-panel-reaches-accord-on-64B-state-budget.html
6/6 Seacoast Online | Hill, LePage take stands during budget hearings
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130605/NEWS/306050328/-1/NEWSMAP
6/6 MPBN | Looming Maine Budget Deadline Sparks Partisan Battle Over Taxes
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/28333/Default.aspx
6/5 Lewiston Sun Journal | Committee skirts open-meeting law to work on state budget
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/06/04/committee-skirts-open-meeting-law-work-state-budge/1374530
6/5 Bangor Daily News | Risk of impasse grows as Republicans reject tax increases to plug budget hole
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/04/news/state/risk-of-impasse-grows-as-republicans-reject-tax-increases-to-plug-budget-hole/?ref=latest
6/5 Seacoast Online | Hill, LePage take stands during budget hearings
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130605-NEWS-306050328
6/3 Bangor Daily News | Maine lawmakers press for raises for state workers despite budget shortage
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/03/politics/maine-lawmakers-press-for-raises-for-state-workers-despite-budget-shortage/
6/1 Bangor Daily News | Republicans halt plans to tax nonprofits such as hospitals, private schools
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/01/politics/state-house/republicans-halt-plans-to-tax-nonprofits-such-as-hospitals-churches/
May 2013
5/29 Bangor Daily News | LePage should approve expanded use of ignition interlock devices
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/29/opinion/editorials/lepage-should-approve-expanded-use-of-ignition-interlock-devices/
5/28 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill, Gov. LePage spar over budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130529-NEWS-305290382
5/28 WCSH | Budget deadline growing closer for legislature
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/245422/2/Budget-deadline-growing-closer-for-legislature
5/28 Bangor Daily News | LePage’s vow to take spotlight in budget talks seen as threat to open process
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/28/news/augusta/lepages-vow-to-take-spotlight-in-budget-talks-seen-as-threat-to-open-process/
5/23 The Free Press | Feud over the Hospital Debt and Medicaid Expansion
http://freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=52&SubSectionID=78&ArticleID=26201
5/23 Bangor Daily News | Dawn Hill, Troy Jackson stand up for what’s right
http://davidfarmer.bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/republicans/dawn-hill-troy-jackson-stand-up-for-whats-right/
5/22 Bangor Daily News | Standing up to the bully
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/opinion/letters/wednesday-may-22-2013-certified-public-accountants-lepage-and-new-thinking/?ref=search
5/22 Press Herald | Bill Nemitz: Standing Up to a Master of Tantrums
http://www.pressherald.com/news/standing-up-to-a-master-of-tantrums-_2013-05-22.html
5/21 Newsmax | Gov. LePage: Democrats Playing Maine Residents 'for Patsies'
http://www.newsmax.com/politics/lepage-maine-democrats-patsies/2013/05/20/id/505403#ixzz2TxVRJCdY
5/21 Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine Senate passes Hill’s bill to increase use of Ignition Interlock Devices
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/GJNEWS_01/130529843/-1/FOSNEWS
5/21 Seacoast Online | South Berwick Rotarian Honored at State House
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130521-NEWS-305210393
5/21 Bangor Daily News | Ignore LePage politics, get to root of DHHS funding needs
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/20/opinion/ignore-lepage-politics-get-to-root-of-dhhs-funding-needs/
5/20 MPBN | Weekend Confrontation in Legislature Prompts Response From Governor
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/28051/Default.aspx
5/20 MPBN | Unusual Sunday Legislative Session Featured Confrontation Between Gov. and Democrats
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/28043/Default.aspx
5/20 Press Herald | Gov LePage silenced in visit to panel
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/Lawmakers-hold-emergency-meeting-to-address-DHHS-funding-shut-out-LePage.html
5/20 Youtube | LePage Asks to Speak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRHS9a1PS2Q
5/19 BDN | Silenced by legislators at budget talks, LePage says Mainers are being played for ‘patsies’
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/19/news/state/lepage-not-allowed-to-address-legislators-as-panel-works-out-budget-deadline/
5/15: Seacoast Online | Non-combat vets deserve more respect
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130515-OPINION-305150352
5/8: Seacoast Online | Make your voice heard on state budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130508-OPINION-305080381
5/8: Seacoast Online | Legislators kill tax relief bill that would have helped veterans
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130508-NEWS-305080369
April 2013
4/25: Seacoast Online | Hill pushes ignition interlock devices to stop drunken driving
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130425-NEWS-130429836
4/24: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill sponsors bill to reduce Maine Turnpike commuter tolls
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130424/GJNEWS_01/130429641&template=SouthernMaineRegion
4/21: Seacoast Online | Senator pushes to lower commuter tolls
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130421-NEWS-304210336
4/10: Seacoast Online | Veterans seek tax relief
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130410-NEWS-304100336
4/10: Seacoast Online | Bill Aims to Improve Hospital Rating System
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130410-NEWS-304100317
4/9: Seacoast Online | Marshwood Wrestlers Honored by State Senator
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130409-NEWS-304090394
4/7: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill Co-sponsors Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to Property Tax Relief
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130407/GJNEWS_01/130409424&template=SouthernMaineRegion
4/6: Seacoast Online | Better Hospital Rating System Sought
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130406-NEWS-304060324
4/5: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill Sponsors Legislation Seeking Fairness in Hospital Ratings
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130405/GJNEWS_01/130409603/-1/FOSNEWS
4/5: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Senator Asks Constituents to Check for Unclaimed Property
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130405/GJNEWS_01/130409593/-1/FOSNEWS
4/4: Seacoast Online | York noncombat veteran fighting for tax relief
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130404-NEWS-304040390
March 2013
3/27: Seacoast Online | :Class B boys championship track team honored at State House
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130327-SPORTS-303270306
3/20: Seacoast Online | York parents making right move, fighting Augusta
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130320/OPINION/303200334/-1/NEWSMAP
3/18: MPBN | Proposed Budget Cuts will Sting, say Maine School Officials, Students
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/26926/Default.aspx
3/17: Seacoast Online | Towns eye resolutions to fight Gov. LePage’s budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130317-NEWS-303170345
3/16: Seacoast Online | April 1 meeting on proposed Maine cuts canceled
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130316-NEWS-303160319
3/15: Seacoast Online | Rep Beavers, Sen. Hill to hold forum in Eliot Saturday
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130315-NEWS-303150413
3/14: Seacoast Online | Take school budget fight to the state
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130314-OPINION-303140374
3/13: Seacoast Online | Speak out against state education cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130313-OPINION-303130341
3/13: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill appointed to Legislative Youth Advisory Council
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130313-NEWS-303130318
3/9: Seacoast Online | Hill urges York residents to fight state funding cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130309-NEWS-130309761
3/6: Seacoast Online | Thankful of support of effort for veterans
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130306-OPINION-303060327
February 2013
2/26: Bangor Daily News | Maine lawmakers can’t get away from ‘Washington-style politics’
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/26/politics/maine-lawmakers-cant-get-away-from-washington-style-politics/
2/20: Seacoast Online | Tax relief a small token of thanks for veterans
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130220-OPINION-302200331
2/20: Seacoast Online | Noncombat veterans could benefit from proposed legislation
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130220-NEWS-302200349
2/17: Seacoast Online | Potential state cuts highlight of local legislative forum
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130217-NEWS-302170339?cid=sitesearch
2/15: Seacoast Online | Rep. Dawn Hill to hold York and Kittery listening sessions Saturday
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130215-NEWS-302150408
2/2: Portland Press Herald | Maine’s Court-Appointed Lawyers Face Fiscal Crunch
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/court-appointed-lawyers-face-fiscal-crunch_2013-02-03.html
2/1: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill says Maine budget has limited options
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20130131/NEWS/130139937
January 2013
1/9: Seacoast Online | Area Schools to be Hit by State Funding Cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130109-NEWS-301090330
1/9: Portland Press Herald | Feds Approve Some LePage Cuts to Health Care for Low Income Mainers
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Feds-approve-some-LePage-health-care-cuts-leaving-.html
1/5: Portland Press Herald | LePage’s $35.5 million cuts hit nearly every agency
http://www.pressherald.com/news/355-million-in-state-cuts-not-permanent-Millet-says.html
1/4: Maine Senate Democrats | Weekly Radio Address
http://www.mainesenate.org/blog/2013/01/04/weekly-radio-address-hill-says-hill-says-it-is-critical-to-set-a-tone-of-cooperation-and-fairness-as-we-prepare-to-navigate-the-tough-challenges-before-us/
NOVEMBER 2012
11/1: Maine Today Media | Traveling by turnpike just became more costly
http://www.pressherald.com/news/traveling-by-turnpike-just-became-more-costly_2012-11-01.html
OCTOBER 2012
10/4: Seacoast Online | Local candidates tackle Maine issues
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121004-NEWS-210040407
10/8: Seacoast Online | Dawn Hill gets things done in Maine Legislature
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121008-OPINION-210080321
10/9: Seacoast Online | Fall Farm Fun Day festive in York
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121009-NEWS-210090400
10/13: Seacoast Online | Televised candidates event held at york public library
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121013-NEWS-210130323
10/17: Seacoast Online | Legislative candidates share views at York forum
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121017-NEWS-210170323
10/24; Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill files legislation to address toll inequities for Maine commuters
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121024/GJNEWS_01/121029630&template=SouthernMaineRegion
10/24: Seacoast Online | Maine Senate Dist. 1 incumbent Dawn Hill: 'Leadership with right attitude' needed
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121024-NEWS-210240386
10/24: Seacoast Online | Maine lawmaker pressing MTA on turnpike tolls
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121024-NEWS-210240391
10/29: Seacoast Online | Hill endorsed in re-election for state senate
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121029-NEWS-210290326
10/31: Seacoast Online | Support Dawn Hill on Nov. 6
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121031-OPINION-210310392
10/31: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill proposes closer look at MTA commuter discounts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121031-NEWS-210310330
SEPTEMBER 2012
9/1: Seacoast Online | Hill 'innovative thinker and a strong leader'
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120901-OPINION-209010307
9/2: Seacoast Online | Vote for Dawn Hill on Election Day
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120902/OPINION/209020338/-1/NEWSMAP
9/17: Seacoast Online | Re-elect Dawn Hill
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120917-OPINION-209170320
9/20: Seacoast Online | MDOT maintaining roads
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120920/OPINION/209200369/-1/NEWSMAP
9/24: Seacoast Online | Now, more than ever, Maine needs Dawn Hill
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120924-OPINION-209240317
9/24: Seacoast Online | Writer fully supports Dawn Hill's re-election
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120924-OPINION-209240304
AUGUST 2012
8/1: Bangor Daily News | LePage Administration files plan for Medicaid cuts with feds
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/08/01/politics/lepage-administration-files-plan-for-medicaid-cuts-with-feds-federal-permission-remains-uncertain/?ref=regionstate
8/16: Maine Today Media | Dems push back on LePage's proposed Medicaid cuts
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Democratic-lawmakers-dispute-LePage-on-MaineCare-cuts.html
8/16: WGAN | State Democrats Write Washington About Medicaid Cuts
http://560wgan.com/pages/14000466.php?
8/16: MPBN | Maine Democrats Challenge Medicaid Cut Plan
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNewsforVillageSoup/tabid/1144/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3695/ItemId/23303/Default.aspx
8/22: Seacoast Online | E-ZPass Rates to increase 1 cent per mile
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120822-NEWS-208220326
8/29: Seacoast Online | Dawn Hill does right by southern Maine region
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120829-OPINION-208290329
8/31: Feds still mulling LePage's Medicaid waiver request
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Feds-still-mulling-LePages-Medicaid-waiver-request.html
JULY 2012
7/4: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill to host community forums in district
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120704-NEWS-207040336
JUNE 2012
6/4: Seacoast Online | Maine voters, it's time to choose your Democrats
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120606-OPINION-206060343
6/6: Maine Today Media | Driven to exact a higher toll
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-Turnpike-Authority-proposing-toll-increase.html
6/13: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill to host community forums this month
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120613-NEWS-120619932
6/13: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Sen. Dawn Hill announces schedule for districtwide community forums
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120613/GJNEWS_01/706139940/-1/fosnews
6/19: Seacoast Online | MTA to hold public meeting on $1 toll hike
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120619-NEWS-120619736
6/22: Seacoast Online | MTA boss schedules additional public forums on tolls and more
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120622-NEWS-206220386
MAY 2012
5/8: Bangor Daily News | Democrats accuse Republicans on budget committee of following LePage’s ‘secret marching orders’
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/05/08/politics/democrats-accuse-republicans-on-budget-committee-of-following-lepages-secret-marching-orders/
5/12: SDO | Democratic Weekly Address: Hill says, Extreme and Irresponsible GOP Budget Abandons Promises to Maine People
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/05/democratic-weekly-address-hill-says-extreme-and-irresponsible-gop-budget-abandons-promises-to-maine-people/
5/15: Maine Today Media | Maine Senate GOP passes social service cuts
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Senate-takes-up-Maine-budget-that-divides-parties.html
5/15: MPBN | Maine Republicans Push Divisive Budget Bill Forward
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/21838/Default.aspx
5/16: SDO | MAINE SENATE GIVE FINAL PASSAGE TO “ECONOMIC SHOT IN THE ARM” WITH PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/05/maine-senate-give-final-passage-to-economic-shot-in-the-arm-with-public-investments/
5/16: SDO | Senator Hill Reminds Maine Residents about Deadline for Important Tax Refund Program
5/24: Seacoast Online | Fireball Run races into Ogunquit Sept. 28
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120524-NEWS-205240336
APRIL 2012
4/1: Bangor Daily News | Agreement on LePage’s supplemental budget still elusive
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/01/politics/agreement-on-lepages-supplemental-budget-still-elusive/
4/2: Maine Today Media | Panel works into nights, but much to finish
http://www.kjonline.com/news/state-budgetpanel-works-into-nights-but-much-to-finish_2012-04-01.html
4/5: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Muscarello serves as Senate Page
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120405/GJCOMMUNITY_01/702149994/-1/FOSNEWS
4/7: Maine Today Media | Violette 'mortified' by thefts
http://www.kjonline.com/news/violette-mortified-by-thefts_2012-04-06.html
4/7: Maine Today Media | Former state official given 3 1/2 years for stealing funds
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Ex-Turnpike-chief-given-3-12-years-for-stealing-funds.html
4/10: SDO | LAWMAKERS AGREE ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/04/lawmakers-agree-on-supplemental-budget/
4/12: SDO | MAINE SENATE GIVES INITIAL SUPPORT TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/04/maine-senate-gives-initial-support-to-supplemental-budget/
4/13: SDO | Maine Legislature Enacts Supplemental State Budget
4/20: Bangor Daily News | Budget committee resumes work next week — will bipartisanship continue?
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/20/politics/budget-committee-resumes-work-next-week-will-bipartisanship-continue/
4/24: SDO | Dems urge “jobs bond” for economic shot in the arm
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/04/dems-urge-jobs-bond-for-economic-shot-in-the-arm/
4/25: Portsmouth Herald | Republican lawmakers seem afraid of LePage
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120425-OPINION-204250343
4/26: Maine Today Media | Bill to help some double-dippers falters
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Bill-easing-double-dipping-rules-for-former-teachers-unlikely-to-pass.html
4/26: Bangor Daily News | Lawmakers tentatively approve more than $95M in bonds but LePage could hold cards
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/26/news/state/lawmakers-tentatively-approve-more-than-95m-in-bonds-but-governor-could-hold-cards/
4/27: Maine Today Media | Legislative panel approves $96M bond package
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/legislative-panel-approves-_96m-bond-package_2012-04-26.html
MARCH 2012
3/4: Bangor Daily News | Emergency budget bill proposed to close $5M shortfall this budget year
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/04/politics/emergency-budget-bill-proposed-to-close-5m-shortfall-this-budget-year/
3/9: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Mayhew Apologizes to Lawmakers for Failure to Disclose Ineligible Payments Snafu Sooner
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNews/tabid/1159/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3762/ItemId/20773/Default.aspx
3/9: Maine Senate Democrats | MAYHEW WITHHELD CRITICAL INFORMATION DURING BUDGET PROCESS
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/03/mayhew-withheld-critical-information-during-budget-process/
3/9: Bangor Daily News | LePage plans DHHS shakeup
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/09/politics/lepage-plans-dhhs-shakeup-after-mainecare-payment-blunder/
3/9: WABI-TV | DHHS Commissioner Grilled By Lawmakers Over Computer Glitch
http://www.wabi.tv/news/28336/dhhs-commissioner-grilled-by-lawmakers-over-computer-glitch
3/9: WGME | DHHS Commissioner Answers Tough Questions
http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_11138.shtml
3/11: Maine Today Media | State considers freezing enrollment in public-worker pension system
http://www.pressherald.com/news/state-weighs-freezing-enrollment-in-public-worker-pension-system_2012-03-11.html
3/11: Maine Today Media | More than 1,200 public workers double dipping
http://www.pressherald.com/news/over-1200-public-workers-double-dipping_2012-03-11.html
3/13: Bangor Daily News | LePage supplemental budget would cut general assistance, funding for MPBN
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/13/politics/lepage-supplemental-budget-would-cut-general-assistance-funding-for-mpbn/
3/13: WABI-TV | Double Dipping Bill Likely Dead In Committee
http://www.wabi.tv/news/28415/double-dipping-bill-likely-dead-in-committee
3/14: MPBN | Lawmakers Express Surprise at Proposal to Eliminate MPBN Funding
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/20835/Default.aspx
3/14: Seacoast Online | York student to serve on Legislative Youth Council
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120314/NEWS/203140317/-1/NEWSMAP
3/14: SDO | Democratic Statement on Governor's Supplemental Budget Proposal
3/15: Maine Today Media | Federal ruling on mental health care to cost state $10.5 million
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/jail-mental-health-ruling-to-cost-_10_5m_2012-03-14.html
3/16: SDO | Bill to Help Seacoast Communities Meet Public Transportation Needs Advances
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/03/bill-to-help-seacoast-communities-meet-public-transportation-needs-advances/
3/17: Seacoast Online | Maine OKs law paving way for COAST bus service over the border
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120317-NEWS-203170307
3/17: Maine Today Media | DHHS glitch raises staffing concerns
http://www.pressherald.com/news/dhhs-glitch-raises-staffing-concerns_2012-03-17.html
3/17: WGME | Maine gov talks up school reforms
http://www.wgme.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.me/3d41c9b5-www.wgme.com.shtml
3/19: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Bill to help Seacoast communities meet public transportation needs advances
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120319/GJNEWS_01/703199963/-1/FOSNEWS
3/21: Maine Today Media | Maine Voices: It's unconscionable the budget passed with faulty numbers
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/its-unconscionable-the-budget-was-allowed-to-pass-with-faulty-numbers_2012-03-21.html
3/26: Bangor Daily News | Education bills a highlight in Augusta this year
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/26/politics/education-bills-a-highlight-in-augusta-this-year/
3/28: Bangor Daily News | Democrats turn up the heat on DHHS
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/28/opinion/democrats-turn-up-the-heat-on-dhhs/
3/29: Seacoast Online | Mayhew needs to answer for DHHS mess
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120329-OPINION-203290373
FEBRUARY 2012
2/6: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Welcomes South Berwick Student to the Maine Senate
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/02/senator-hill-welcomes-south-berwick-student-to-the-maine-senate/
2/8: Bangor Daily News | Lawmakers reach deal on DHHS budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/02/08/politics/lawmakers-reach-deal-on-dhhs-budget/
2/9: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Presents Legislation to Help Seacoast Communities Meet Public Transportation Needs
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/02/senator-hill-presents-legislation-to-help-seacoast-communities-meet-public-transportation-needs/
2/10: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill: You May Have Some Missing Money
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/02/senator-hill-you-may-have-some-missing-money/
2/10: Seacoast Online | Former Maine Turnpike chief pleads guilty in graft case
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120210/NEWS/202100393/-1/NEWSMAP
2/11: Seacoast Online | Hill pushes bill to help COAST expand into southern Maine
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120211-NEWS-202110318
2/11: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Sen. Hill presents legislation to help Seacoast communities meet public transportation needs
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120211/GJNEWS_01/702119920&template=SouthernMaineRegion
2/16: WGAN | Radio Conversation
http://wgan.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5691749
2/17: Maine Today Media | Federal official says she offered to send team to Maine
http://www.pressherald.com/news/federal-official-says-she-offered-to-send-team-to-maine_2012-02-17.html
2/18: Maine Today Media | LePage says Democrats 'resorted to obstruction'
http://www.pressherald.com/news/lepage-democrats-vote-was-obstruction_2012-02-18.html
2/18: Seacoast Online | Bill to bring COAST buses to Maine advances
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120218-NEWS-202180312
2/22: Maine Today Media | Maine bill would ease rules on public workers double-dipping
http://www.pressherald.com/news/bill-would-ease-rules-on-double-dipping_2012-02-22.html
2/22: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine Sen. Proposes Changing Double Dipping Rules
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3483/ItemId/20448/Default.aspx
2/25: Seacoast Online | Avesta reassigns embattled Foxwell property manager
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120225-NEWS-202250317
2/26: Seacoast Online | Job training an important cog in the machine
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120226/NEWS/202260325/-1/NEWSMAP
JANUARY 2012
1/3: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Lawmakers Reject One of Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/19620/Default.aspx
1/5: Seacoast Online | Lawmakers offer hope for group homes
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120105-NEWS-201050406
1/5: Seacoast Online | Medicaid cuts poorly conceived
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120105-OPINION-201050361
1/5: Sun Journal | Democrats issue symbolic rejection of LePage's DHHS budget plan
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2012/01/05/democrats-issue-symbolic-rejection-lepages-dhhs-bu/1136247
1/5: Bangor Daily News | Meeting on DHHS budget abruptly called off
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/05/politics/meeting-on-dhhs-budget-abruptly-called-off/
1/6: Seacoast Online | New shuttle service gets rolling Monday
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120106-NEWS-201060393
1/9: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Announces College Goal Maine Program
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/01/senator-hill-announces-college-goal-maine-program/
1/11: Seacoast Online | Both sides of the isle balk at proposed medicaid cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120111-NEWS-201110329
1/15: Maine Today Media | D.C. BEAT: Michaud hoping for sweet Valentine's Day
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/michaud-hoping-for-sweet-valentines-day_2012-01-14.html
1/19: Maine Senate Democrats | GOVERNOR’S BUDGET DOESN’T ADD UP
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/01/governors-budget-doesnt-add-up/
1/20: Seacoast Online | Former MTA boss plans guilty plea, prison time
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120120-NEWS-201200410
1/23: Seacoast Online | York student to serve on Legislative youth council
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120123/NEWS/201230322/-1/NEWSMAP
1/24: Maine Today Media | Lawmakers from both parties praise tone of LePage's speech
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Lawmakers-from-both-parties-praise-tone-of-LePages-speech-.html
1/25: Seacoast Online | Former turnpike executive appears headed for jail
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120125-NEWS-201250307
1/25: Seacoast Online (Letter to Editor) | Five years behind bars not enough for Violette
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120125/OPINION/201250342/-1/NEWSMAP
1/26: Bangor Daily News | Maine legislators unlikely to finish budget cuts before end of January
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/26/politics/maine-legislators-unlikely-to-finish-budget-cuts-before-end-of-january/?ref=regionstate3
1/27: Sun Journal | Feds confirm high hurdle for DHHS cuts; LePage officials prepared to take case to D.C.
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2012/01/27/feds-confirm-high-hurdle-dhhs-cuts-lepage-official/1146589
DECEMBER 2011
12/2: Seacoast Online | Task force wraps up budget-cutting effort
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111202/NEWS/112020382/-1/NEWSMAP
12/2: Seacoast Online | Housing agencies deny they pressured Foxwell's owner
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111202/NEWS/112020389/-1/NEWSMAP
12/12: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Welcomes Students to the State House
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/12/senator-hill-welcomes-students-to-the-state-house/
12/16: Seacoast Online | Maine Turnpike Authority to recover $430K in lawsuit settlement
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111216-NEWS-112160374
12/16: Portland Press Herald | It's payback time for former MTA director: $155,000
http://www.pressherald.com/news/its-payback-time-_155000_2011-12-16.html
12/20: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill critical of LePage plan to slash Medicaid funding
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111220-NEWS-111229974
12/21: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill critical of LePage plan to slash Medicaid funding
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111221-NEWS-112210370
12/25: Seacoast Online | 2011 Year in Review: Stories 2 to 10
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111225/NEWS/112250337/-1/NEWSMAP
12/26: Bangor Daily News | Battle brewing over Maine business tax breaks
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/12/26/politics/battle-brewing-over-business-tax-breaks/?ref=latest
12/27: Kennebec Journal | Focus turns to tax breaks for businesses
http://www.kjonline.com/news/state-housefocus-onbusinesstax-breaks_2011-12-26.html
12/28: Seacoast Online | LePage's Medicaid plan faulty
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/OPINION/112280340/-1/NEWSMAP
12/28: Seacoast Online | Year in review: Maine Turnpike Authority gets shake-up in wake of investigation
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111228-NEWS-112280326
NOVEMBER 2011
11/1: Seacoast Online | Maine nixes plan to bring COAST buses over river
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111101-NEWS-111010385
11/1: Seacoast Online | Senator steps in to hear senior-housing complaints
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111101-NEWS-111010406
11/1: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hope for Maine Businesses Hurt By Bridge Closure
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111101/GJNEWS_01/711019902&template=SouthernMaineRegion
11/3: Foster’s Daily Democrat | York Library Offers Busy Month
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/GJCOMMUNITY03/711039807/-1/SANNEWS
11/7: Bangor Daily News | LePage holds emergency meeting on $71 million DHHS shortfall
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/07/politics/lepage-holds-emergency-meeting-on-70-million-dhhs-shortfall/
11/8: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine's Growing Shortfall Likely to Prompt Budget Rewrite
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/18844/Default.aspx
11/9: Seacoast Online | At Your Library: Saving time
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111109-ENTERTAIN-111090341
11/15: Seacoast Online | Kisses for everyone this week!
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111115-ENTERTAIN-111150307
11/17: Maine Senate Democrats | Legislation to Help the Town of Kittery and Local Business Transit Company Receives Unanimous Support to be Addressed in the Upcoming Session
11/17: Bangor Daily News | Revenues fall in October; state now in the red for year
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/17/news/state/revenues-fall-in-october-maine-now-in-the-red-for-the-year/?ref=latest
11/18: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill's bill on COAST to be considered
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111118-NEWS-111180376
11/19: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine to consider bill protecting COAST buses traveling in that state
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111119/GJNEWS_01/711199930/-1/fosnews
11/19: Seacoast Online | A grand gesture and good steps
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111119-OPINION-111190302
11/23: Seacoast Online | Senator helps find senior-housing solutions
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111123/NEWS/111230370/-1/NEWSMAP
11/23: Seacoast Online | Dialogue makes big difference
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111123-OPINION-111230339
11/28: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine 'Streamlining' Task Force Explores Cost-Cutting Potential of Natural Gas
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/19130/Default.aspx
11/28: Bangor Daily News | State budget task force agrees on $25 million in cuts
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/28/politics/state-budget-task-force-agrees-on-25m-in-cuts/
OCTOBER 2011
10/1: Seacoast Online | Memorial Bridge comes full circle as Foley marks closure
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111001-NEWS-111009978
10/2: Press Herald | Choosing where to wield the budget ax
http://www.pressherald.com/news/choosing-where-to-wield-the-budget-ax_2011-10-02.html
10/2: Morning Sentinel | Budget cutters looking hard at money use
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/budget-cutters-looking-hard-at-money-use_2011-10-01.html
10/2: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Goodbye Memorial Bridge! Crowd gathers to celebrate span's long useful life
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111002/GJNEWS_01/710029953
10/17: Maine Senate Democrats | Local Bills of Interest Up for Consideration in Maine Legislature
10/19: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine bills aim to help businesses hurt by Memorial Bridge shutdown
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111019/GJNEWS_01/710199972
10/20: Seacoast Online | Hill files bill that could help COAST expand to York County
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111020-NEWS-110200398
10/24: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Announces Schedule for In-District Listening Sessions
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/10/senator-hill-announces-schedule-for-in-district-listening-sessions/
10/25: Seacoast Online | Sen. Dawn Hill to hold listening sessions
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111025-NEWS-110250407
10/25: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Sen. Hill announces schedule for Augusta in-district listening sessionshttp://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111025/GJNEWS_01/710259933&template=SouthernMaineRegion
10/26: Seacoast Online | Sen. Dawn Hill invites dialogue with constituents
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111026-NEWS-110260321
10/30: Seacoast Online | Residents of senior housing complex forced to rip up gardens
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111030-NEWS-110300349
10/31: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Reminds Eliot Residents About In-District Listening Session
10/31: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Reminds Ogunquit Residents About In-District Listening Session
10/31: Maine Senate Democrats | Legislation to Help the Town of Kittery and Local Businesses Receives an Important First Step for the Upcoming Session
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/11/senator-hill-legislation-to-help-the-town-of-kittery-and-local-businesses-receives-an-important-first-step-for-the-upcoming-session/
SEPTEMBER 2011
Downeast Magazine | Cleaning Up the Turnpike
http://www.downeast.com/node/25928
9/14: Bangor Daily News | Medicaid use grows, threatening budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/09/14/politics/medicaid-use-grows-threatening-budget/?ref=latest
9/15: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Achieves 100% on 2011 Environmental Scorecard
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/09/senator-hill-achieves-100-on-2011-environmental-scorecard/
9/15: Kennebec Journal | MaineCare claims up this year, threatening budget
http://www.kjonline.com/news/mainecare-claims-up-this-year_-threaten-budget_2011-09-14.html
9/29: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine Lawmakers say Tougher Bath Salts Penalties Only a Start
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/18263/Default.aspx
AUGUST 2011
8/2: Seacoast Online | LePage announces spending task force
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110802-NEWS-108020384
8/3: SDO | Senator Hill Reminds Maine Residents about Tax Relief Program
8/3: Seacoast Online | Bridge project should bring out region's best
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110805-OPINION-108050377
8/4: Bangor Daily News | LePage orders state agencies to find $100 million in cuts
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/04/politics/lepage-orders-state-agencies-to-find-100-million-in-cuts/
8/5: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | LePage Wants $100 Million Extra Cut From Budget
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/17514/Default.aspx
8/6: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill on case as Maine governor aims for $100M in budget cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110806-NEWS-108060318
8/6: Kennebec Journal | Sawin Millett: Needed savings closer to $35M
http://www.kjonline.com/news/sawin-millett-needed-savings-closer-to-_35m_2011-08-05.html
8/7: Bangor Daily News | Prioritized Budget Cutting
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/07/opinion/editorials/prioritized-budget-cutting/?ref=mostReadBox
JULY 2011
7/10: Seacoast Online | Maine's health reform lauded by some, loathed by others
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110710-NEWS-107100328
7/21: Kennebec Journal | ANTHONY RONZIO: State watchdog agency never was the problem; its keepers were
http://www.kjonline.com/opinion/state-watchdog-agency-never-was-the-problem_-its-keepers-were_2011-07-20.html
7/22: Bangor Daily News | Turnpike authority board under scrutiny, too, after director accused of financial impropriety
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/22/politics/turnpike-authority-board-under-scrutiny-too-after-director-accused-of-financial-impropriety/
7/24: Seacoast Online | Violette suit may impact York toll plan
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110724-NEWS-107240324
7/28: SDO | Senator Hill Comments on the Closing of the Memorial Bridge
7/28: Bangor Daily News | Governor’s budget task force asked to find $25 million in cuts
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/28/politics/governor%E2%80%99s-budget-task-force-asked-to-find-25-million-in-cuts/?ref=latest
7/30: Seacoast Online | Memorial Bridge closure topic for DOT official's visit to Kittery
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110730-NEWS-107300317
JUNE 2011
6/3: Seacoast Online | Time running out for committee to advance Maine budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110603/NEWS/106030375/-1/NEWSMAP
6/3: Bangor Daily News | Pension compromise may foreshadow state budget agreement
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/06/03/politics/pension-compromise-may-foreshadow-state-budget-agreement/?ref=latest
6/7: Land Line Magazine | Maine Turnpike Authority reform nears passage
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/Jun11/060611/060711-03.shtml
6/8: Seacoast Online | Turnpike leader to listen to locals
http://m.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110608/NEWS/106080367/-1/NEWSMAP&template=wapart
6/9: Kennebec Journal | Panel OKs welfare reforms, tax cuts
http://www.kjonline.com/news/panel-okswelfarereforms-tax-cuts_2011-06-08.html
6/10: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine Legislative Panel Unanimously Approves Budget Compromise
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/16738/Default.aspx
6/15: Seacoast Online | MTA's new boss, York should listen to each other
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110615-OPINION-106150337
6/15: Bangor Daily News | $6.1 billion state budget given preliminary approval in Legislature
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/06/15/politics/state-budget-moves-forward-in-legislature/
6/16: Lewiston Sun Journal | House, Senate OK Maine's $6.1 billion budget
http://www.sunjournal.com/state/story/1047336
6/17: Press Herald | Bill Nemitz: Gov. LePage, now it's time to get 'er done!
http://www.pressherald.com/news/gov_-lepage-now-its-time-to-get-er-done__2011-06-17.html?pageType=mobile&id=1
6/22: Seacoast Online | Murphy, McPherson honored with Drake awards
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110622/NEWS/106220373/-1/NEWSMAP
6/30: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Funding on the way for jobs at veterans' cemetery
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110630/GJNEWS03/706309918/-1/SANNEWS
MAY 2011
5/4: Press Herald | Legislators craft bill to restructure turnpike agency
http://www.pressherald.com/news/legislators-craft-bill-to-restructure-turnpike-agency_2011-05-04.html
5/5: Maine Senate Democrats | LEGISLATION AIMED TO END DECEPTIVE “PUSH-POLLS” IN MAINE IS UP FOR DEBATE
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/legislation-aimed-to-end-deceptive-%E2%80%9Cpush-polls%E2%80%9D-in-maine-is-up-for-debate/
5/6: Bangor Daily News | Turnpike officials’ arrogance drove probe of MTA practices
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/05/06/news/turnpike-officials%E2%80%99-arrogance-drove-probe-of-mta-practices/
5/7: Press Herald | Revenue shortfall triggers changes
http://www.pressherald.com/news/revenue-shortfall-triggers-changes_2011-05-07.html
9: Maine Senate Democrats | Inter-local agreement bill to encourage municipal cooperation moves toward passage
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/inter-local-agreement-bill-to-encourage-municipal-cooperation-moves-toward-passage/
5/10: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill works to toughen push poll law
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110510/NEWS/105100366/-1/NEWSMAP
5/11: Press Herald | Rules aim to tame Maine Turnpike spending
http://www.pressherald.com/news/rules-aim-to-tame-turnpike-spending_2011-05-11.html
5/11: Morning Sentinel | Turnpike head endorses strict standards
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/turnpike-head-endorses-strict-standards_2011-05-10.html
5/11: Land Line Magazine | Big changes in store for Maine Turnpike?
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/May11/050211/050511-07.shtml
5/12: Seacoast Online | Maine towns closer to hiring N.H. workers income-tax free
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110512-NEWS-105120420
5/13: Maine Senate Democrats | A BUDGET IS MORE THAN JUST A MATH EQUATION (Radio Address)
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/radio-address-sen-hill-on-the-budget/
5/14: Press Herald | Governor says jobs needed to keep graduates in Maine
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Governor-says-jobs-needed-to-keep-graduates-in-Maine-.html
5/14: Bangor Daily News | Maine Dems take aim at gov’s budget proposal
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/05/14/politics/maine-dems-take-aim-at-govs-budget-proposal/
5/15: Seacoast Online | Overhaul of health insurance divides Maine Legislature
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110515-NEWS-105150335
5/15: Press Herald | Maine Voices: Turnpike workers victims of witch hunt
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/turnpike-workers-victims-of-witch-hunt_2011-05-15.html
5/16: Seacoast Online | Local leadership forum to focus on environmental sustainability
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110516-NEWS-105160317
5/18: Bangor Daily News | May 18, 2011: Tyrannical turnpike authority, bus rides and yard sales
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/05/17/opinion/letters/may-18-2011-tyrannical-turnpike-authority-bus-rides-and-yard-sales/
5/25: Governor’s Press Page | Sen. Dawn Hill says Maine Public Broadcasting Cuts Remain Likely
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=248258&v=article-2008
5/25: Seacoast Online | Sen. says Maine public broadcasting cuts remain likely
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110525/NEWS/105250382/-1/NEWSMAP
5/26: Maine Senate Democrats | Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) is on the Chopping Block (oped)
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/tough-choices-needed-but-mpbn-cuts-bad-move/
5/26: Land Line Magazine | Maine Turnpike Authority reform closer to reality
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/May11/052311/052611-03.shtml
5/31: Maine Senate Democrats | LAWMAKERS UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORT MORE OVERSIGHT OF THE MAINE TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
APRIL 2011
4/2: Press Herald | Violette called to testify on gift cards
http://www.pressherald.com/news/violette-called-to-testify-on-gif-t-cards_2011-04-02.html
4/7: Bangor Daily News | Committee approves emergency state spending bill
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/04/07/news/state/committee-approves-emergency-state-spending-bill/
4/11: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Dawn Hill Meets with 4th Grade Students from the Marshwood Great Works School in the Maine Senate Chamber
4/14: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Highlights Scheduled Bridge and Road Projects
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/04/senator-hill-highlights-scheduled-bridge-and-road-projects/
4/15: Maine Senate Democrats | STATEMENT ON EX-MTA CHIEF'S HEARING: SEN. HILL ENCOURAGED BY TRANSPARENT PURSUIT OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRUTH
4/15: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine state Sen. Hill outlines nearly $700m in road, bridge projects
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110415/GJNEWS_01/704159937/-1/FOSnews04&template=SouthernMaineRegion
4/15: Bangor Daily News | Appropriations Committee gets some good budget news
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/04/15/politics/state-house/appropriations-committee-gets-some-good-budget-news/
4/17: Bangor Daily News | Here’s how Maine will spend $688 million on roads, bridges
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/04/17/business/heres-how-state-will-spend-688-million-on-s-maine-roads/
4/20: Seacoast Online | York's Sen. Dawn Hill pushed for MTA probe
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110420/NEWS/104200321/-1/NEWSMAP
4/20: Press Herald | Maine Voices: Don't blame turnpike workers for bosses' excesses
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/dont-blame-turnpike-workers-for-bosses-excesses_2011-04-20.html
4/27: Kennebec Journal | Two-year budget has $47M hole
http://www.kjonline.com/news/next-two-year-budget-has-_47-million-hole_2011-04-26.html
MARCH 2011
3/2: Portland Press Herald | Maine officials ready to commit $35 million for new bridge
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Senatedemsall&id=205799&v=Article
3/8: Seacoast Online | Maine Turnpike chief resigns under fire
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110308-NEWS-103080378
3/8: Press Herald | Concerns grow after Turnpike chief quits
http://www.pressherald.com/news/nationworld/concerns-grow-after-turnpikes-chief-quits_2011-03-08.html
3/8: WGAN Ken & Mike Show
http://podcast.560wgan.com/wgan/2835157.mp3
3/16: Seacoast Online | Head of MTA resigns in wake of report
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110316-NEWS-103160315
3/16: Seacoast Online | MTA gets exactly what it deserves
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110316-OPINION-103160348
3/17; Seacoast Online | Income tax law halts service-sharing idea
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110317/NEWS/103170403/-1/NEWSMAP
3/18: Press Herald | Turnpike agency hires ex-lawmaker to restore trust
http://www.pressherald.com/news/turnpike-agency-hires-ex-lawmaker-to-restore-trust_2011-03-18.html
3/18: Morning Sentinel | Mills to steer MTA
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/millsto-steermta_2011-03-17.html
3/23: Seacoast Online | MTA is getting exactly what it deserves
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110323-OPINION-103230326
3/28: Bangor Daily News | LePage administration submits second emergency 2011 budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/03/28/politics/lepage-administration-submits-second-emergency-2011-budget/
3/30: Maine Senate Democrats | MAINE RECEIVES FUNDING NEEDED TO REPLACE MEMORIAL BRIDGE
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/03/maine-receives-funding-needed-to-replace-memorial-bridge/
3/31: Seacoast Online | Bill would help Kittery, Portsmouth work together
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110331-OPINION-103310381
FEBRUARY 2011
2/4: Maine Senate Democrats | BUDGET RECEIVES UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
2/8: Maine Senate Democrats | SENATE PASSES SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET WITH FULL SUPPORT
2/19: Toll Road News | Maine governor says wants to abolish Turnpike, have state DOT run tollroad
http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/5164
2/22: SDO | MAINE'S GATEWAY IN JEOPARDY OF CLOSING FOR BUSINESS
2/23: Seacoast Online | Gov. LePage: Maine Turnpike Authority must go
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110223-NEWS-102230378
2/23: York was first to put heat on MTA
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110223-OPINION-102230356
2/24: WGAN Ken & Mike Show
http://podcast.560wgan.com/wgan/2817625.mp3
JANUARY 2011
1/13: Seacoast Online | Gov. LePage's budget plan saves services, cuts medical debt
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110113-NEWS-101130389
1/14: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill has powerful role in Augusta
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110114-OPINION-101140369
1/15: Seacoast Online | 'Kiss my butt' is Maine Gov. LePage's message
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110115-NEWS-101150321
1/16: Seacoast Online | LePage makes his mark
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110116-NEWS-101160327
1/24: Maine Senate Democrats | Results of Investigative Review of Maine Turnpike Authority Released
1/26: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Introduces Legislation to Address Maine’s Gateway Bridges
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/01/senator-hill-introduces-legislation-to-address-maine%E2%80%99s-gateway-bridges/
1/28: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill: You May Have Some Money in Unclaimed Property
DECEMBER 2010
12/9: Maine Senate Democrats | Dawn Hill Sworn-in to the Maine Senate
http://www.mainesenate.org/2010/12/dawn-hill-sworn-in-to-the-maine-senate/
12/29: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill to serve on Appropriations Committee
11/14/14 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill named assistant minority leader
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141112/NEWS/141119646/0/SEARCH
11/12/14 Portland Press Herald | Maine Democratic leaders vow to work with Republicans, without compromising core values
http://www.pressherald.com/2014/11/12/maine-democratic-leaders-vow-to-govern-not-surrender/
11/12/14 Bangor Daily News | Maine Democrats fill legislative leadership posts
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/11/12/politics/maine-democrats-fill-legislative-leadership-posts/
11/11/14 Seacoast Online | Three Dems go to Augusta, septic measure fails
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141111/NEWS/141119835/0/SEARCH
11/9/14 Seacoast Online | Election results bring Maine closer to ‘the middle’
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141109/NEWS/141109238/101147/NEWS
11/5/14 Seacoast Online | Hill bests Carson to return to Maine Senate
http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20141105/NEWS/141109568/0/SEARCH
September 2014
9/25/14 Seacoast Online | Educational leaders, legislative candidates tackle issues http://www.seacoastonline.com/article/20140925/NEWS/140929601/101131/NEWS
9/02/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Emerge Maine honors lawmakers Hill and Rotundo as women of the year
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/lewiston-auburn-maine/2014/09/02/emerge-maine-honors-lawmakers-rotundo-and-hill-women-year/1583243
9/02/14 Seacoast Online | Seacoast-are Democrats honor former Kittery Rep. Wheeler
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140902-NEWS-409020397
August 2014
8/19/14 MPBN | Rising Jail Costs Prompt Maine Corrections Board to Seek More Funding
http://news.mpbn.net/post/rising-jail-costs-prompt-maine-corrections-board-seek-more-funding
8/19/14 Bangor Daily News | LePage gives raises to executive staff, withholds raises for 100 state attorneys
https://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/19/politics/state-house/lepage-gives-raises-to-executive-staff-withholds-raises-for-100-state-attorneys/?ref=moreInpolitics
May 2014
5/4/14 Seacoast Online | Sheriff: Fiscal restraints leave jail short on guards
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140504-NEWS-405040343
5/2/14 Kennebec Journal | Veto battle finds support for LePage in Augusta
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Veto_votes_moving_quickly_in_Maine_legislature_.html?pagenum=full
5/1/14 Bangor Daily News | Legislators crush LePage's supplemental budget veto; bill becomes law
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/05/01/politics/state-house/legislators-crush-lepages-supplemental-budget-veto-bill-becomes-law/
April 2014
4/26/14 Portland Press Herald | LePage vetoes bill to fill $32 million budget gap
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/LePage_vetoes_bill_to_fill__32_million_budget_gap.html
4/26/14 Seacoast Online | LePage vetoes bill to fill $32M budget gap
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140426/NEWS/404260328/-1/NEWSMAP
4/26/14 Bangor Daily News | LePage vetoes bipartisan supplemental budget bill, citing 'gimmicks'
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/04/25/politics/lepage-vetoes-bipartisan-supplemental-budget-bill-citing-gimmicks/
4/25/14 MPBN | Maine Governor Vetoes Another Budget Bill
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNewsforVillageSoup/tabid/1144/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3695/ItemId/33433/Default.aspx
4/20/14 Morning Sentinel | 126th Legislature recesses with clear winners and losers
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/politics/126th_Legislature_recesses_with_clear_winners_and_losers_.html?pagenum=full
4/16/14 Bangor Daily News | Legislature passes $32 million budget fix; LePage threatens veto
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/04/15/politics/state-house/house-passes-32-million-budget-fix-lepage-threatens-veto/
4/9/14 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill welcomes page to State Capitol
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140409-LIFE-404090318
March 2014
3/29/14 Bangor Daily news | Debate about state borrowing likely to consume final weeks in legislative session
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/29/politics/state-house/debate-about-state-borrowing-likely-to-consume-final-weeks-in-legislative-session/
3/15/14 Seacoast Online | ‘Shrek’ a smart choice for festival
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140315-OPINION-403150301
3/15/14 Bangor Daily News | Democrats approve LePage’s rainy day proposal but caveats anger Republicans
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/14/politics/democrats-approve-lepages-rainy-day-proposal-but-caveats-anger-republicans/
3/11/14 MPBN | Maine Partisan Split Over $100M Budget Gap Widens
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32645/Default.aspx
3/10/14 Seacoast Online | Maine residents are urged to claim cash
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140310-NEWS-403100313
3/6/14 Seacoast Online | Maine nixes Hill bill banning replica guns in schools
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140306-NEWS-403060386
3/6/14 Bangor Daily News | Details on LePage plan to restore Maine’s rainy day fund emerge
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/03/06/politics/details-on-lepage-plan-to-restore-maines-rainy-day-fund-emerge/
3/5/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine nixes bill banning replica guns in schools
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-nixes-bill-banning-replica-guns-in-schools-5290558.php
3/2/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Peggy Rotundo: Keeping our promise to Maine's cities and towns
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2014/03/02/peggy-rotundo-keeping-our-promise-maines-cities-and-towns/1497682
February 2014
2/26/14 Seacoast Online | State Treasurer releases unclaimed property list
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140226-NEWS-402260323
2/24 Kennebec Journal | Maine bill seeks clarity on hospitals left out of insurance networks
http://www.kjonline.com/politics/Maine_bills_seek_clarity_on_hospitals_left_out_of_insurance_networks_.html
2/24/14 Portland Press Herald | Maine bills seek clarity on hospitals left out of insurance networks
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine_bills_seek_clarity_on_hospitals_left_out_of_insurance_networks_.html
2/23/14 Modern Healthcare.com | Maine bill seeks “narrow” network explanations
http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20140223/INFO/302229910/maine-bills-seek-narrow-network-explanations&template=mobile
2/23/14 Seattle Post Intelligencer | Maine bill seeks “narrow” network explanations
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Maine-bills-seek-narrow-network-explanations-5260374.php
2/23/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine bill seeks “narrow” network explanations
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-bills-seek-narrow-network-explanations-5260374.php
2/21/14 MPBN | Subpoenas issued in Maine Document Shredding Scandal
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32393/Default.aspx
2/21/14 MPBN | LePage: More Funds Needed or Some County Jails Will Close
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32392/Default.aspx
2/21/14 Seacoast Online | York County legislators seek public support at weekend events
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140221-NEWS-402210386
2/21/14 Bangor Daily News | Maine legislative panel rejects call to make it a crime to bring a fake gun to school
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/20/politics/maine-legislative-panel-rejects-call-to-make-it-a-crime-to-bring-a-fake-gun-to-school/
2/12/14 MPBN | Maine Democrats’ Revenue-Sharing Bill Wins Legislative Approval
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32181/Default.aspx
2/7/14 MPBN | Maine Gov Again Refused to Submit Supplemental Budget
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/32113/Default.aspx
2/5/14 WGME | Fake firearm bill fires up debate
http://www.wgme.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/fake-firearm-bill-fires-up-debate-20867.shtml#.UvPCbUJdUeY
2/5/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | State committee looks to clarify 'narrow network' health plans
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/02/05/state-committee-looks-maine-health-insurance-plan-disclosures/1488104
2/4/14 Bangor Daily News | Republican senator said ‘misunderstanding’ led to revenue-sharing vote controversy
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/04/politics/gop-members-of-maine-budget-panel-offer-different-takes-on-what-set-off-vote-controversy/
2/4/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Maine bill on fake guns in schools faces opposition
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/02/04/maine-bill-fake-guns-schools-faces-opposition/1487352
2/4 Seacoast Online | Bill to ban replica guns at schools faces criticism
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140204-NEWS-402040404
2/3/14 Portland Press Herald | Bill to ban fake guns in Maine schools draws criticism
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/Maine_bill_to_ban_fake_guns_in_schools_draws_criticism.html
2/3/14 MPBN | Maine Bill Targets Fake Guns in Schools
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/32048/Default.aspx
2/3/14 Seacoast Online | Bill to ban fake guns after Traip incident hit with criticism
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140203-NEWS-140209934
2/3/14 Boston.com | Maine bill on fake guns in schools gets pushback
http://www.boston.com/news/education/2014/02/03/fake-gun-schools-bill-gets-push-back-maine/0hiMy08MWDet5Lm70WPeUO/story.html
2/3/14 WMTW | State lawmakers consider BB gun legislation
http://www.wmtw.com/news/state-lawmakers-consider-bb-gun-legislation/24252866
2/3/14 WMTW | BB gun bill goes before state legislators
http://www.wmtw.com/news/bb-gun-bill-goes-before-state-legislators/24269592
2/3/14 Journal Tribune | Maine bill would ban replica guns in schools
http://www.journaltribune.com/news/briefs/article_07b2e452-8ced-11e3-880b-001a4bcf887a.html
2/3/14 Bangor Daily News State & Capitol blog | Republicans absent as Democrats advance bill to restore $40 million of revenue sharing
http://stateandcapitol.bangordailynews.com/2014/02/03/republicans-absent-as-democrats-advance-bill-to-restore-40m-of-revenue-sharing/
2/3/14 Bangor Daily news | After GOP members leave, Democrats on budget panel pass plan to restore $40 million to cities and towns
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/02/03/politics/after-gop-members-leave-democrats-on-maine-budget-panel-pass-plan-to-restore-40-million-to-cities-and-towns/
2/3/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Rep. Nate Libby: State must keep promise to towns, cities
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2014/02/02/rep-nate-libby-state-must-keep-promise-towns-cities/1485728
2/3/14 Lewiston Sun Journal | Democrats, without GOP present, vote to restore revenue sharing
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2014/02/03/democrats-without-gop-present-vote-restore-funding-maine-cities-towns/1486958
2/2/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine panel OKs $40M in state aid for towns
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-panel-OKs-40M-in-state-aid-for-towns-5201265.php
2/3/14 WMTW | State lawmakers consider BB gun legislation
http://www.wmtw.com/news/state-lawmakers-consider-bb-gun-legislation/24252866
2/1/14 WCSH 6 | Maine bill would ban replica guns in schools
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/269371/2/Maine-bill-would-ban-replica-guns-in-schools-
January 2014
1/30/14 Foster’s Daily Democrat | As Maine slips, we have opportunities to put state back on track
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140130/GJOPINION03/140139915/-1/SANNEWS
1/30/14 Bangor Daily News | Deal to restore $40 million in state aid to Maine cities and towns continues to elude lawmakers
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/29/politics/deal-to-restore-40-million-in-state-aid-to-maine-cities-and-towns-continues-to-elude-lawmakers/
1/29/14 The Times Record | Towns getting BETR?
http://www.timesrecord.com/news/2014-01-29/Editorial/Towns_getting_BETR.html
1/26/14 Bangor Daily News | Revenue sharing is a promise Maine’s Legislature must keep
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/26/opinion/revenue-sharing-is-a-promise-maines-legislature-must-keep/
1/26/14 Seacoast Online | Redistricting alters political landscape
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140126-NEWS-401260342
1/24/14 Bangor Daily News | Easy out not allowed: Solving the Maine Legislature’s self-created, $40 million Mission Impossible
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/24/opinion/easy-out-not-allowed-solving-the-maine-legislatures-self-created-40-million-mission-impossible/?ref=OpinionBox
1/13 Seacoast Online | Hill’s bill on ‘replica’ guns deserves support
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140113-OPINION-401130303
1/9/14 Bangor Daily News | Maine lawmakers should restore municipal revenue sharing
http://bangordailynews.com/2014/01/08/opinion/maine-lawmakers-should-restore-municipal-revenue-sharing/
1/8/14 Seacoast Online | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140108-NEWS-401080383
1/7/14 San Francisco Chronicle | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Maine-Dems-bill-would-maintain-revenue-sharing-5119968.php
1/7/14 Greenwich Time | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Maine-Dems-bill-would-maintain-revenue-sharing-5119968.php
1/7/14 WGME | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://www.wgme.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.me/2bffce97-www.wgme.com.shtml
1/7/14 WABI | Maine Dems' bill would maintain revenue sharing
http://wabi.tv/2014/01/07/maine-dems-bill-maintain-revenue-sharing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maine-dems-bill-maintain-revenue-sharing
1/5/14 Seacoast Online | Maine lawmakers return for high-profile battles
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140105-NEWS-401050333
1/5/14 Seacoast Online | Nonprofit to eliminate transportation service
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140105-NEWS-401050342
1/4/14 Seacoast Online: Maine bill would ban fake guns at school
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140104-NEWS-401040325
December 2013
12/18 Seacoast Online: Hill bill would provide answers
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131218-OPINION-312180352
12/13 Bangor Daily News | Leading Democrat Urges LePage to Terminate Contract of Troubled MaineCare Ride Broker
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/12/politics/leading-democrat-urges-lepage-to-terminate-contract-of-troubled-mainecare-ride-broker/
12/12 Seacoast Online | Bill seeks answers about Anthem hospital criteria
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131212-NEWS-312120393
12/12 Bangor Daily News | Democrats planning to circumvent LePage, craft their own state budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/12/11/politics/state-house/democrats-to-circumvent-lepage-craft-their-own-supplemental-budget-bill/
November 2013
11/20 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill receives perfect score
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131120-NEWS-311200316
11/8 Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill receives perfect score on education record
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20131108/GJNEWS_01/131109321/-1/FOSNEWS
11/4 Seacoast Online | Maine voters to decide on bond funds
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20131104-NEWS-311040314
October 2013
10/7 Portland Press Herald | State lacks backup plan if it drops ride broker
http://www.pressherald.com/news/State_sending_mixed_messages_on_MaineCare_rides_fiasco_.html?pagenum=full
10/7 Kennebec Journal | Lawmakers, public criticize DHHS for being lenient on Connecticut company for missed MaineCarerides
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Lawmakers-public-criticize-DHHS-for-being-lenient-on-Connecticut-company-for-missed-MaineCare-rides.html
August 2013
8/23 MPBN | Mayhew: DHHS Holding 'Feet to the Fire' in Troubled Transportation Program
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNews/tabid/1159/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3762/ItemId/29624/Default.aspx
8/23 Bangor Daily News | Appropriations Committee sends $150 million infrastructure bond package to full Legislature
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/22/politics/appropriations-committee-sends-150-million-infrastructure-bond-package-to-full-legislature/
8/23 Portland Press Herald | Press Herald: 'Substantial,' rapid progress sought for MaineCare rides
http://www.pressherald.com/news/substantial-rapid-progress-sought-for-mainecare-rides_2013-08-23.html
8/22 Boston.com | Maine lawmakers seek solution for psych hospital
http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/2013/08/22/maine-lawmakers-seek-solution-for-psych-hospital/EjFdFZjNtD6GSFN72oFTTK/story.html
8/16 Bangor Daily News | Editorial: LePage’s legislative snub is personal
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/16/opinion/editorials/lepages-legislative-snub-is-personal/
8/15 Lewiston Sun Journal | LePage says he kept department heads from hearing
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/08/14/lepage-says-he-kept-department-heads-appearing-hea/1407778
8/15 Portland Press Herald | Capitol Ticker: LePage still seething from budget committee rejection
http://www.pressherald.com/blogs/capitolticker/219588511.html
8/15 Bangor Daily News | LePage barred department heads to snub legislators on Tuesday
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/14/politics/lepage-barred-department-heads-to-snub-legislators-on-tuesday/
8/13 MPBN | Effort to Get Bond Package on Maine's November Ballot in Trouble
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/29427/Default.aspx
8/13 Capitol Incite at Bangor Daily News | LePage administration pulls no-show at Appropriations
http://capitolincite.bangordailynews.com/2013/08/13/lepage-administration-pulls-no-show-at-appropriations/
8/13 Lewiston Sun Journal | LePage and legislators continue to spar over bonds
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/08/13/lepage-and-legislators-continue-spar-over-bonds/1407193
8/13 Lewiston Sun Journal | Maine budget committee members voice frustration over snub by LePage agency heads
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/08/13/maine-budget-committee-members-voice-frustration-o/1407387
8/13 Bangor Daily News | Debate over politically charged $1.2 billion in bonds seethes at State House
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/08/13/politics/debate-over-politically-charged-1-2-billion-in-bonds-seethes-at-state-house/
8/13 Press Herald | Legislators push for quick solution on rides for Maine’s poor
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Lawmaker-call-for-fix-of-MaineCare-ride-service.html
8/10 Press Herald | MaineCare contractors must follow strict rules
http://www.pressherald.com/news/mainecare-complaints-may-go-over-threshold_2013-08-10.html
8/10 Kennebec Journal | MaineCare contractors must follow strict rules
http://www.kjonline.com/news/mainecare-complaints-may-go-over-threshold_2013-08-10.html
June 2013
6/28 Seacoast Online | Override of LePage veto right move for Maine
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130628-OPINION-306280397
6/26 MPBN | Maine Lawmakers' Override Budget Veto, Dealing Gov a Blow
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/28691/Default.aspx
6/24 Bangor Daily News | A cast of leading characters from the 126th Legislature’s first session
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/23/politics/state-house/a-cast-of-leading-characters-from-the-126th-legislatures-first-session/
6/23 Seacoast Online | Rhetoric heats up in Maine budget battle
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130623-NEWS-306230343
6/19 Bangor Daily News | Lawmakers planning to delay decisions on bond package until next year
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/19/politics/lawmakers-planning-to-delay-decisions-on-bond-package-until-next-year/?ref=latest
6/16 Press Herald | Dan Demeritt: Maine's state budget writers found the 'sweet spot'
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/maines-state-budget-writers-found-the-sweet-spot_2013-06-16.html
6/14 Youtube | Appropriations Chair Sen. Dawn Hill (D-York) urges support for LD 1509, FY 14-15 Budget
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxOQzxarhKg
6/8 Houston Chronicle | Maine two year budget accord reached
http://www.chron.com/news/article/Maine-2-year-budget-accord-reached-4586451.php
6/8 Maine Progressive Warehouse | Weekly Democratic Address Of Sen. Dawn Hill (York): Need To Check Policies At Door, Come Up With Solutions To Move Maine Forward
http://maineprogressiveswarehouse.wordpress.com/2013/06/08/weekly-democratic-address-of-sen-dawn-hill-york-need-to-check-policies-at-door-come-up-with-solutions-to-move-maine-forward/
6/7 Kennebec Journal | Legislative panel reaches deal on $6.4 billion state budget
http://www.kjonline.com/news/Legislative-panel-reaches-accord-on-64B-state-budget.html
6/6 Seacoast Online | Hill, LePage take stands during budget hearings
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130605/NEWS/306050328/-1/NEWSMAP
6/6 MPBN | Looming Maine Budget Deadline Sparks Partisan Battle Over Taxes
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/28333/Default.aspx
6/5 Lewiston Sun Journal | Committee skirts open-meeting law to work on state budget
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/2013/06/04/committee-skirts-open-meeting-law-work-state-budge/1374530
6/5 Bangor Daily News | Risk of impasse grows as Republicans reject tax increases to plug budget hole
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/04/news/state/risk-of-impasse-grows-as-republicans-reject-tax-increases-to-plug-budget-hole/?ref=latest
6/5 Seacoast Online | Hill, LePage take stands during budget hearings
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130605-NEWS-306050328
6/3 Bangor Daily News | Maine lawmakers press for raises for state workers despite budget shortage
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/03/politics/maine-lawmakers-press-for-raises-for-state-workers-despite-budget-shortage/
6/1 Bangor Daily News | Republicans halt plans to tax nonprofits such as hospitals, private schools
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/01/politics/state-house/republicans-halt-plans-to-tax-nonprofits-such-as-hospitals-churches/
May 2013
5/29 Bangor Daily News | LePage should approve expanded use of ignition interlock devices
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/29/opinion/editorials/lepage-should-approve-expanded-use-of-ignition-interlock-devices/
5/28 Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill, Gov. LePage spar over budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130529-NEWS-305290382
5/28 WCSH | Budget deadline growing closer for legislature
http://www.wcsh6.com/news/article/245422/2/Budget-deadline-growing-closer-for-legislature
5/28 Bangor Daily News | LePage’s vow to take spotlight in budget talks seen as threat to open process
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/28/news/augusta/lepages-vow-to-take-spotlight-in-budget-talks-seen-as-threat-to-open-process/
5/23 The Free Press | Feud over the Hospital Debt and Medicaid Expansion
http://freepressonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=52&SubSectionID=78&ArticleID=26201
5/23 Bangor Daily News | Dawn Hill, Troy Jackson stand up for what’s right
http://davidfarmer.bangordailynews.com/2013/05/22/republicans/dawn-hill-troy-jackson-stand-up-for-whats-right/
5/22 Bangor Daily News | Standing up to the bully
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/21/opinion/letters/wednesday-may-22-2013-certified-public-accountants-lepage-and-new-thinking/?ref=search
5/22 Press Herald | Bill Nemitz: Standing Up to a Master of Tantrums
http://www.pressherald.com/news/standing-up-to-a-master-of-tantrums-_2013-05-22.html
5/21 Newsmax | Gov. LePage: Democrats Playing Maine Residents 'for Patsies'
http://www.newsmax.com/politics/lepage-maine-democrats-patsies/2013/05/20/id/505403#ixzz2TxVRJCdY
5/21 Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine Senate passes Hill’s bill to increase use of Ignition Interlock Devices
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130521/GJNEWS_01/130529843/-1/FOSNEWS
5/21 Seacoast Online | South Berwick Rotarian Honored at State House
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130521-NEWS-305210393
5/21 Bangor Daily News | Ignore LePage politics, get to root of DHHS funding needs
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/20/opinion/ignore-lepage-politics-get-to-root-of-dhhs-funding-needs/
5/20 MPBN | Weekend Confrontation in Legislature Prompts Response From Governor
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/28051/Default.aspx
5/20 MPBN | Unusual Sunday Legislative Session Featured Confrontation Between Gov. and Democrats
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/5347/ItemId/28043/Default.aspx
5/20 Press Herald | Gov LePage silenced in visit to panel
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/Lawmakers-hold-emergency-meeting-to-address-DHHS-funding-shut-out-LePage.html
5/20 Youtube | LePage Asks to Speak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRHS9a1PS2Q
5/19 BDN | Silenced by legislators at budget talks, LePage says Mainers are being played for ‘patsies’
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/19/news/state/lepage-not-allowed-to-address-legislators-as-panel-works-out-budget-deadline/
5/15: Seacoast Online | Non-combat vets deserve more respect
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130515-OPINION-305150352
5/8: Seacoast Online | Make your voice heard on state budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130508-OPINION-305080381
5/8: Seacoast Online | Legislators kill tax relief bill that would have helped veterans
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130508-NEWS-305080369
April 2013
4/25: Seacoast Online | Hill pushes ignition interlock devices to stop drunken driving
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130425-NEWS-130429836
4/24: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill sponsors bill to reduce Maine Turnpike commuter tolls
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130424/GJNEWS_01/130429641&template=SouthernMaineRegion
4/21: Seacoast Online | Senator pushes to lower commuter tolls
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130421-NEWS-304210336
4/10: Seacoast Online | Veterans seek tax relief
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130410-NEWS-304100336
4/10: Seacoast Online | Bill Aims to Improve Hospital Rating System
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130410-NEWS-304100317
4/9: Seacoast Online | Marshwood Wrestlers Honored by State Senator
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130409-NEWS-304090394
4/7: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill Co-sponsors Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to Property Tax Relief
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130407/GJNEWS_01/130409424&template=SouthernMaineRegion
4/6: Seacoast Online | Better Hospital Rating System Sought
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130406-NEWS-304060324
4/5: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill Sponsors Legislation Seeking Fairness in Hospital Ratings
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130405/GJNEWS_01/130409603/-1/FOSNEWS
4/5: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Senator Asks Constituents to Check for Unclaimed Property
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130405/GJNEWS_01/130409593/-1/FOSNEWS
4/4: Seacoast Online | York noncombat veteran fighting for tax relief
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130404-NEWS-304040390
March 2013
3/27: Seacoast Online | :Class B boys championship track team honored at State House
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130327-SPORTS-303270306
3/20: Seacoast Online | York parents making right move, fighting Augusta
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130320/OPINION/303200334/-1/NEWSMAP
3/18: MPBN | Proposed Budget Cuts will Sting, say Maine School Officials, Students
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/26926/Default.aspx
3/17: Seacoast Online | Towns eye resolutions to fight Gov. LePage’s budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130317-NEWS-303170345
3/16: Seacoast Online | April 1 meeting on proposed Maine cuts canceled
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130316-NEWS-303160319
3/15: Seacoast Online | Rep Beavers, Sen. Hill to hold forum in Eliot Saturday
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130315-NEWS-303150413
3/14: Seacoast Online | Take school budget fight to the state
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130314-OPINION-303140374
3/13: Seacoast Online | Speak out against state education cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130313-OPINION-303130341
3/13: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill appointed to Legislative Youth Advisory Council
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130313-NEWS-303130318
3/9: Seacoast Online | Hill urges York residents to fight state funding cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130309-NEWS-130309761
3/6: Seacoast Online | Thankful of support of effort for veterans
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130306-OPINION-303060327
February 2013
2/26: Bangor Daily News | Maine lawmakers can’t get away from ‘Washington-style politics’
http://bangordailynews.com/2013/02/26/politics/maine-lawmakers-cant-get-away-from-washington-style-politics/
2/20: Seacoast Online | Tax relief a small token of thanks for veterans
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130220-OPINION-302200331
2/20: Seacoast Online | Noncombat veterans could benefit from proposed legislation
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130220-NEWS-302200349
2/17: Seacoast Online | Potential state cuts highlight of local legislative forum
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130217-NEWS-302170339?cid=sitesearch
2/15: Seacoast Online | Rep. Dawn Hill to hold York and Kittery listening sessions Saturday
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130215-NEWS-302150408
2/2: Portland Press Herald | Maine’s Court-Appointed Lawyers Face Fiscal Crunch
http://www.pressherald.com/politics/court-appointed-lawyers-face-fiscal-crunch_2013-02-03.html
2/1: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill says Maine budget has limited options
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?aid=/20130131/NEWS/130139937
January 2013
1/9: Seacoast Online | Area Schools to be Hit by State Funding Cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20130109-NEWS-301090330
1/9: Portland Press Herald | Feds Approve Some LePage Cuts to Health Care for Low Income Mainers
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Feds-approve-some-LePage-health-care-cuts-leaving-.html
1/5: Portland Press Herald | LePage’s $35.5 million cuts hit nearly every agency
http://www.pressherald.com/news/355-million-in-state-cuts-not-permanent-Millet-says.html
1/4: Maine Senate Democrats | Weekly Radio Address
http://www.mainesenate.org/blog/2013/01/04/weekly-radio-address-hill-says-hill-says-it-is-critical-to-set-a-tone-of-cooperation-and-fairness-as-we-prepare-to-navigate-the-tough-challenges-before-us/
NOVEMBER 2012
11/1: Maine Today Media | Traveling by turnpike just became more costly
http://www.pressherald.com/news/traveling-by-turnpike-just-became-more-costly_2012-11-01.html
OCTOBER 2012
10/4: Seacoast Online | Local candidates tackle Maine issues
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121004-NEWS-210040407
10/8: Seacoast Online | Dawn Hill gets things done in Maine Legislature
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121008-OPINION-210080321
10/9: Seacoast Online | Fall Farm Fun Day festive in York
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121009-NEWS-210090400
10/13: Seacoast Online | Televised candidates event held at york public library
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121013-NEWS-210130323
10/17: Seacoast Online | Legislative candidates share views at York forum
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121017-NEWS-210170323
10/24; Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hill files legislation to address toll inequities for Maine commuters
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121024/GJNEWS_01/121029630&template=SouthernMaineRegion
10/24: Seacoast Online | Maine Senate Dist. 1 incumbent Dawn Hill: 'Leadership with right attitude' needed
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121024-NEWS-210240386
10/24: Seacoast Online | Maine lawmaker pressing MTA on turnpike tolls
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121024-NEWS-210240391
10/29: Seacoast Online | Hill endorsed in re-election for state senate
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121029-NEWS-210290326
10/31: Seacoast Online | Support Dawn Hill on Nov. 6
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121031-OPINION-210310392
10/31: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill proposes closer look at MTA commuter discounts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20121031-NEWS-210310330
SEPTEMBER 2012
9/1: Seacoast Online | Hill 'innovative thinker and a strong leader'
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120901-OPINION-209010307
9/2: Seacoast Online | Vote for Dawn Hill on Election Day
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120902/OPINION/209020338/-1/NEWSMAP
9/17: Seacoast Online | Re-elect Dawn Hill
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120917-OPINION-209170320
9/20: Seacoast Online | MDOT maintaining roads
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120920/OPINION/209200369/-1/NEWSMAP
9/24: Seacoast Online | Now, more than ever, Maine needs Dawn Hill
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120924-OPINION-209240317
9/24: Seacoast Online | Writer fully supports Dawn Hill's re-election
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120924-OPINION-209240304
AUGUST 2012
8/1: Bangor Daily News | LePage Administration files plan for Medicaid cuts with feds
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/08/01/politics/lepage-administration-files-plan-for-medicaid-cuts-with-feds-federal-permission-remains-uncertain/?ref=regionstate
8/16: Maine Today Media | Dems push back on LePage's proposed Medicaid cuts
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Democratic-lawmakers-dispute-LePage-on-MaineCare-cuts.html
8/16: WGAN | State Democrats Write Washington About Medicaid Cuts
http://560wgan.com/pages/14000466.php?
8/16: MPBN | Maine Democrats Challenge Medicaid Cut Plan
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNewsforVillageSoup/tabid/1144/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3695/ItemId/23303/Default.aspx
8/22: Seacoast Online | E-ZPass Rates to increase 1 cent per mile
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120822-NEWS-208220326
8/29: Seacoast Online | Dawn Hill does right by southern Maine region
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120829-OPINION-208290329
8/31: Feds still mulling LePage's Medicaid waiver request
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Feds-still-mulling-LePages-Medicaid-waiver-request.html
JULY 2012
7/4: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill to host community forums in district
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120704-NEWS-207040336
JUNE 2012
6/4: Seacoast Online | Maine voters, it's time to choose your Democrats
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120606-OPINION-206060343
6/6: Maine Today Media | Driven to exact a higher toll
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maine-Turnpike-Authority-proposing-toll-increase.html
6/13: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill to host community forums this month
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120613-NEWS-120619932
6/13: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Sen. Dawn Hill announces schedule for districtwide community forums
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120613/GJNEWS_01/706139940/-1/fosnews
6/19: Seacoast Online | MTA to hold public meeting on $1 toll hike
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120619-NEWS-120619736
6/22: Seacoast Online | MTA boss schedules additional public forums on tolls and more
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120622-NEWS-206220386
MAY 2012
5/8: Bangor Daily News | Democrats accuse Republicans on budget committee of following LePage’s ‘secret marching orders’
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/05/08/politics/democrats-accuse-republicans-on-budget-committee-of-following-lepages-secret-marching-orders/
5/12: SDO | Democratic Weekly Address: Hill says, Extreme and Irresponsible GOP Budget Abandons Promises to Maine People
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/05/democratic-weekly-address-hill-says-extreme-and-irresponsible-gop-budget-abandons-promises-to-maine-people/
5/15: Maine Today Media | Maine Senate GOP passes social service cuts
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Senate-takes-up-Maine-budget-that-divides-parties.html
5/15: MPBN | Maine Republicans Push Divisive Budget Bill Forward
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/21838/Default.aspx
5/16: SDO | MAINE SENATE GIVE FINAL PASSAGE TO “ECONOMIC SHOT IN THE ARM” WITH PUBLIC INVESTMENTS
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/05/maine-senate-give-final-passage-to-economic-shot-in-the-arm-with-public-investments/
5/16: SDO | Senator Hill Reminds Maine Residents about Deadline for Important Tax Refund Program
5/24: Seacoast Online | Fireball Run races into Ogunquit Sept. 28
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120524-NEWS-205240336
APRIL 2012
4/1: Bangor Daily News | Agreement on LePage’s supplemental budget still elusive
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/01/politics/agreement-on-lepages-supplemental-budget-still-elusive/
4/2: Maine Today Media | Panel works into nights, but much to finish
http://www.kjonline.com/news/state-budgetpanel-works-into-nights-but-much-to-finish_2012-04-01.html
4/5: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Muscarello serves as Senate Page
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120405/GJCOMMUNITY_01/702149994/-1/FOSNEWS
4/7: Maine Today Media | Violette 'mortified' by thefts
http://www.kjonline.com/news/violette-mortified-by-thefts_2012-04-06.html
4/7: Maine Today Media | Former state official given 3 1/2 years for stealing funds
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Ex-Turnpike-chief-given-3-12-years-for-stealing-funds.html
4/10: SDO | LAWMAKERS AGREE ON SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/04/lawmakers-agree-on-supplemental-budget/
4/12: SDO | MAINE SENATE GIVES INITIAL SUPPORT TO SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/04/maine-senate-gives-initial-support-to-supplemental-budget/
4/13: SDO | Maine Legislature Enacts Supplemental State Budget
4/20: Bangor Daily News | Budget committee resumes work next week — will bipartisanship continue?
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/20/politics/budget-committee-resumes-work-next-week-will-bipartisanship-continue/
4/24: SDO | Dems urge “jobs bond” for economic shot in the arm
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/04/dems-urge-jobs-bond-for-economic-shot-in-the-arm/
4/25: Portsmouth Herald | Republican lawmakers seem afraid of LePage
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120425-OPINION-204250343
4/26: Maine Today Media | Bill to help some double-dippers falters
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Bill-easing-double-dipping-rules-for-former-teachers-unlikely-to-pass.html
4/26: Bangor Daily News | Lawmakers tentatively approve more than $95M in bonds but LePage could hold cards
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/26/news/state/lawmakers-tentatively-approve-more-than-95m-in-bonds-but-governor-could-hold-cards/
4/27: Maine Today Media | Legislative panel approves $96M bond package
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/legislative-panel-approves-_96m-bond-package_2012-04-26.html
MARCH 2012
3/4: Bangor Daily News | Emergency budget bill proposed to close $5M shortfall this budget year
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/04/politics/emergency-budget-bill-proposed-to-close-5m-shortfall-this-budget-year/
3/9: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Mayhew Apologizes to Lawmakers for Failure to Disclose Ineligible Payments Snafu Sooner
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MPBNNews/tabid/1159/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3762/ItemId/20773/Default.aspx
3/9: Maine Senate Democrats | MAYHEW WITHHELD CRITICAL INFORMATION DURING BUDGET PROCESS
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/03/mayhew-withheld-critical-information-during-budget-process/
3/9: Bangor Daily News | LePage plans DHHS shakeup
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/09/politics/lepage-plans-dhhs-shakeup-after-mainecare-payment-blunder/
3/9: WABI-TV | DHHS Commissioner Grilled By Lawmakers Over Computer Glitch
http://www.wabi.tv/news/28336/dhhs-commissioner-grilled-by-lawmakers-over-computer-glitch
3/9: WGME | DHHS Commissioner Answers Tough Questions
http://www.wgme.com/news/top-stories/stories/wgme_vid_11138.shtml
3/11: Maine Today Media | State considers freezing enrollment in public-worker pension system
http://www.pressherald.com/news/state-weighs-freezing-enrollment-in-public-worker-pension-system_2012-03-11.html
3/11: Maine Today Media | More than 1,200 public workers double dipping
http://www.pressherald.com/news/over-1200-public-workers-double-dipping_2012-03-11.html
3/13: Bangor Daily News | LePage supplemental budget would cut general assistance, funding for MPBN
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/13/politics/lepage-supplemental-budget-would-cut-general-assistance-funding-for-mpbn/
3/13: WABI-TV | Double Dipping Bill Likely Dead In Committee
http://www.wabi.tv/news/28415/double-dipping-bill-likely-dead-in-committee
3/14: MPBN | Lawmakers Express Surprise at Proposal to Eliminate MPBN Funding
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/20835/Default.aspx
3/14: Seacoast Online | York student to serve on Legislative Youth Council
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120314/NEWS/203140317/-1/NEWSMAP
3/14: SDO | Democratic Statement on Governor's Supplemental Budget Proposal
3/15: Maine Today Media | Federal ruling on mental health care to cost state $10.5 million
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/jail-mental-health-ruling-to-cost-_10_5m_2012-03-14.html
3/16: SDO | Bill to Help Seacoast Communities Meet Public Transportation Needs Advances
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/03/bill-to-help-seacoast-communities-meet-public-transportation-needs-advances/
3/17: Seacoast Online | Maine OKs law paving way for COAST bus service over the border
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120317-NEWS-203170307
3/17: Maine Today Media | DHHS glitch raises staffing concerns
http://www.pressherald.com/news/dhhs-glitch-raises-staffing-concerns_2012-03-17.html
3/17: WGME | Maine gov talks up school reforms
http://www.wgme.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.me/3d41c9b5-www.wgme.com.shtml
3/19: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Bill to help Seacoast communities meet public transportation needs advances
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120319/GJNEWS_01/703199963/-1/FOSNEWS
3/21: Maine Today Media | Maine Voices: It's unconscionable the budget passed with faulty numbers
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/its-unconscionable-the-budget-was-allowed-to-pass-with-faulty-numbers_2012-03-21.html
3/26: Bangor Daily News | Education bills a highlight in Augusta this year
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/26/politics/education-bills-a-highlight-in-augusta-this-year/
3/28: Bangor Daily News | Democrats turn up the heat on DHHS
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/03/28/opinion/democrats-turn-up-the-heat-on-dhhs/
3/29: Seacoast Online | Mayhew needs to answer for DHHS mess
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120329-OPINION-203290373
FEBRUARY 2012
2/6: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Welcomes South Berwick Student to the Maine Senate
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/02/senator-hill-welcomes-south-berwick-student-to-the-maine-senate/
2/8: Bangor Daily News | Lawmakers reach deal on DHHS budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/02/08/politics/lawmakers-reach-deal-on-dhhs-budget/
2/9: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Presents Legislation to Help Seacoast Communities Meet Public Transportation Needs
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/02/senator-hill-presents-legislation-to-help-seacoast-communities-meet-public-transportation-needs/
2/10: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill: You May Have Some Missing Money
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/02/senator-hill-you-may-have-some-missing-money/
2/10: Seacoast Online | Former Maine Turnpike chief pleads guilty in graft case
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120210/NEWS/202100393/-1/NEWSMAP
2/11: Seacoast Online | Hill pushes bill to help COAST expand into southern Maine
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120211-NEWS-202110318
2/11: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Sen. Hill presents legislation to help Seacoast communities meet public transportation needs
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120211/GJNEWS_01/702119920&template=SouthernMaineRegion
2/16: WGAN | Radio Conversation
http://wgan.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5691749
2/17: Maine Today Media | Federal official says she offered to send team to Maine
http://www.pressherald.com/news/federal-official-says-she-offered-to-send-team-to-maine_2012-02-17.html
2/18: Maine Today Media | LePage says Democrats 'resorted to obstruction'
http://www.pressherald.com/news/lepage-democrats-vote-was-obstruction_2012-02-18.html
2/18: Seacoast Online | Bill to bring COAST buses to Maine advances
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120218-NEWS-202180312
2/22: Maine Today Media | Maine bill would ease rules on public workers double-dipping
http://www.pressherald.com/news/bill-would-ease-rules-on-double-dipping_2012-02-22.html
2/22: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine Sen. Proposes Changing Double Dipping Rules
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3483/ItemId/20448/Default.aspx
2/25: Seacoast Online | Avesta reassigns embattled Foxwell property manager
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120225-NEWS-202250317
2/26: Seacoast Online | Job training an important cog in the machine
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120226/NEWS/202260325/-1/NEWSMAP
JANUARY 2012
1/3: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Lawmakers Reject One of Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/19620/Default.aspx
1/5: Seacoast Online | Lawmakers offer hope for group homes
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120105-NEWS-201050406
1/5: Seacoast Online | Medicaid cuts poorly conceived
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120105-OPINION-201050361
1/5: Sun Journal | Democrats issue symbolic rejection of LePage's DHHS budget plan
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2012/01/05/democrats-issue-symbolic-rejection-lepages-dhhs-bu/1136247
1/5: Bangor Daily News | Meeting on DHHS budget abruptly called off
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/05/politics/meeting-on-dhhs-budget-abruptly-called-off/
1/6: Seacoast Online | New shuttle service gets rolling Monday
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120106-NEWS-201060393
1/9: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Announces College Goal Maine Program
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/01/senator-hill-announces-college-goal-maine-program/
1/11: Seacoast Online | Both sides of the isle balk at proposed medicaid cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120111-NEWS-201110329
1/15: Maine Today Media | D.C. BEAT: Michaud hoping for sweet Valentine's Day
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/michaud-hoping-for-sweet-valentines-day_2012-01-14.html
1/19: Maine Senate Democrats | GOVERNOR’S BUDGET DOESN’T ADD UP
http://www.mainesenate.org/2012/01/governors-budget-doesnt-add-up/
1/20: Seacoast Online | Former MTA boss plans guilty plea, prison time
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120120-NEWS-201200410
1/23: Seacoast Online | York student to serve on Legislative youth council
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120123/NEWS/201230322/-1/NEWSMAP
1/24: Maine Today Media | Lawmakers from both parties praise tone of LePage's speech
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/Lawmakers-from-both-parties-praise-tone-of-LePages-speech-.html
1/25: Seacoast Online | Former turnpike executive appears headed for jail
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120125-NEWS-201250307
1/25: Seacoast Online (Letter to Editor) | Five years behind bars not enough for Violette
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120125/OPINION/201250342/-1/NEWSMAP
1/26: Bangor Daily News | Maine legislators unlikely to finish budget cuts before end of January
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/01/26/politics/maine-legislators-unlikely-to-finish-budget-cuts-before-end-of-january/?ref=regionstate3
1/27: Sun Journal | Feds confirm high hurdle for DHHS cuts; LePage officials prepared to take case to D.C.
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/state/2012/01/27/feds-confirm-high-hurdle-dhhs-cuts-lepage-official/1146589
DECEMBER 2011
12/2: Seacoast Online | Task force wraps up budget-cutting effort
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111202/NEWS/112020382/-1/NEWSMAP
12/2: Seacoast Online | Housing agencies deny they pressured Foxwell's owner
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111202/NEWS/112020389/-1/NEWSMAP
12/12: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Welcomes Students to the State House
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/12/senator-hill-welcomes-students-to-the-state-house/
12/16: Seacoast Online | Maine Turnpike Authority to recover $430K in lawsuit settlement
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111216-NEWS-112160374
12/16: Portland Press Herald | It's payback time for former MTA director: $155,000
http://www.pressherald.com/news/its-payback-time-_155000_2011-12-16.html
12/20: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill critical of LePage plan to slash Medicaid funding
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111220-NEWS-111229974
12/21: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill critical of LePage plan to slash Medicaid funding
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111221-NEWS-112210370
12/25: Seacoast Online | 2011 Year in Review: Stories 2 to 10
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111225/NEWS/112250337/-1/NEWSMAP
12/26: Bangor Daily News | Battle brewing over Maine business tax breaks
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/12/26/politics/battle-brewing-over-business-tax-breaks/?ref=latest
12/27: Kennebec Journal | Focus turns to tax breaks for businesses
http://www.kjonline.com/news/state-housefocus-onbusinesstax-breaks_2011-12-26.html
12/28: Seacoast Online | LePage's Medicaid plan faulty
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/OPINION/112280340/-1/NEWSMAP
12/28: Seacoast Online | Year in review: Maine Turnpike Authority gets shake-up in wake of investigation
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111228-NEWS-112280326
NOVEMBER 2011
11/1: Seacoast Online | Maine nixes plan to bring COAST buses over river
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111101-NEWS-111010385
11/1: Seacoast Online | Senator steps in to hear senior-housing complaints
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111101-NEWS-111010406
11/1: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Hope for Maine Businesses Hurt By Bridge Closure
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111101/GJNEWS_01/711019902&template=SouthernMaineRegion
11/3: Foster’s Daily Democrat | York Library Offers Busy Month
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111103/GJCOMMUNITY03/711039807/-1/SANNEWS
11/7: Bangor Daily News | LePage holds emergency meeting on $71 million DHHS shortfall
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/07/politics/lepage-holds-emergency-meeting-on-70-million-dhhs-shortfall/
11/8: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine's Growing Shortfall Likely to Prompt Budget Rewrite
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/18844/Default.aspx
11/9: Seacoast Online | At Your Library: Saving time
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111109-ENTERTAIN-111090341
11/15: Seacoast Online | Kisses for everyone this week!
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111115-ENTERTAIN-111150307
11/17: Maine Senate Democrats | Legislation to Help the Town of Kittery and Local Business Transit Company Receives Unanimous Support to be Addressed in the Upcoming Session
11/17: Bangor Daily News | Revenues fall in October; state now in the red for year
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/17/news/state/revenues-fall-in-october-maine-now-in-the-red-for-the-year/?ref=latest
11/18: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill's bill on COAST to be considered
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111118-NEWS-111180376
11/19: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine to consider bill protecting COAST buses traveling in that state
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111119/GJNEWS_01/711199930/-1/fosnews
11/19: Seacoast Online | A grand gesture and good steps
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111119-OPINION-111190302
11/23: Seacoast Online | Senator helps find senior-housing solutions
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111123/NEWS/111230370/-1/NEWSMAP
11/23: Seacoast Online | Dialogue makes big difference
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111123-OPINION-111230339
11/28: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine 'Streamlining' Task Force Explores Cost-Cutting Potential of Natural Gas
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/19130/Default.aspx
11/28: Bangor Daily News | State budget task force agrees on $25 million in cuts
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/11/28/politics/state-budget-task-force-agrees-on-25m-in-cuts/
OCTOBER 2011
10/1: Seacoast Online | Memorial Bridge comes full circle as Foley marks closure
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111001-NEWS-111009978
10/2: Press Herald | Choosing where to wield the budget ax
http://www.pressherald.com/news/choosing-where-to-wield-the-budget-ax_2011-10-02.html
10/2: Morning Sentinel | Budget cutters looking hard at money use
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/budget-cutters-looking-hard-at-money-use_2011-10-01.html
10/2: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Goodbye Memorial Bridge! Crowd gathers to celebrate span's long useful life
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111002/GJNEWS_01/710029953
10/17: Maine Senate Democrats | Local Bills of Interest Up for Consideration in Maine Legislature
10/19: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine bills aim to help businesses hurt by Memorial Bridge shutdown
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111019/GJNEWS_01/710199972
10/20: Seacoast Online | Hill files bill that could help COAST expand to York County
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111020-NEWS-110200398
10/24: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Announces Schedule for In-District Listening Sessions
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/10/senator-hill-announces-schedule-for-in-district-listening-sessions/
10/25: Seacoast Online | Sen. Dawn Hill to hold listening sessions
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111025-NEWS-110250407
10/25: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Sen. Hill announces schedule for Augusta in-district listening sessionshttp://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111025/GJNEWS_01/710259933&template=SouthernMaineRegion
10/26: Seacoast Online | Sen. Dawn Hill invites dialogue with constituents
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111026-NEWS-110260321
10/30: Seacoast Online | Residents of senior housing complex forced to rip up gardens
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111030-NEWS-110300349
10/31: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Reminds Eliot Residents About In-District Listening Session
10/31: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Reminds Ogunquit Residents About In-District Listening Session
10/31: Maine Senate Democrats | Legislation to Help the Town of Kittery and Local Businesses Receives an Important First Step for the Upcoming Session
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/11/senator-hill-legislation-to-help-the-town-of-kittery-and-local-businesses-receives-an-important-first-step-for-the-upcoming-session/
SEPTEMBER 2011
Downeast Magazine | Cleaning Up the Turnpike
http://www.downeast.com/node/25928
9/14: Bangor Daily News | Medicaid use grows, threatening budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/09/14/politics/medicaid-use-grows-threatening-budget/?ref=latest
9/15: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Achieves 100% on 2011 Environmental Scorecard
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/09/senator-hill-achieves-100-on-2011-environmental-scorecard/
9/15: Kennebec Journal | MaineCare claims up this year, threatening budget
http://www.kjonline.com/news/mainecare-claims-up-this-year_-threaten-budget_2011-09-14.html
9/29: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine Lawmakers say Tougher Bath Salts Penalties Only a Start
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/18263/Default.aspx
AUGUST 2011
8/2: Seacoast Online | LePage announces spending task force
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110802-NEWS-108020384
8/3: SDO | Senator Hill Reminds Maine Residents about Tax Relief Program
8/3: Seacoast Online | Bridge project should bring out region's best
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110805-OPINION-108050377
8/4: Bangor Daily News | LePage orders state agencies to find $100 million in cuts
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/04/politics/lepage-orders-state-agencies-to-find-100-million-in-cuts/
8/5: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | LePage Wants $100 Million Extra Cut From Budget
http://www.mpbn.net/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3478/ItemId/17514/Default.aspx
8/6: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill on case as Maine governor aims for $100M in budget cuts
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110806-NEWS-108060318
8/6: Kennebec Journal | Sawin Millett: Needed savings closer to $35M
http://www.kjonline.com/news/sawin-millett-needed-savings-closer-to-_35m_2011-08-05.html
8/7: Bangor Daily News | Prioritized Budget Cutting
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/08/07/opinion/editorials/prioritized-budget-cutting/?ref=mostReadBox
JULY 2011
7/10: Seacoast Online | Maine's health reform lauded by some, loathed by others
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110710-NEWS-107100328
7/21: Kennebec Journal | ANTHONY RONZIO: State watchdog agency never was the problem; its keepers were
http://www.kjonline.com/opinion/state-watchdog-agency-never-was-the-problem_-its-keepers-were_2011-07-20.html
7/22: Bangor Daily News | Turnpike authority board under scrutiny, too, after director accused of financial impropriety
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/22/politics/turnpike-authority-board-under-scrutiny-too-after-director-accused-of-financial-impropriety/
7/24: Seacoast Online | Violette suit may impact York toll plan
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110724-NEWS-107240324
7/28: SDO | Senator Hill Comments on the Closing of the Memorial Bridge
7/28: Bangor Daily News | Governor’s budget task force asked to find $25 million in cuts
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/07/28/politics/governor%E2%80%99s-budget-task-force-asked-to-find-25-million-in-cuts/?ref=latest
7/30: Seacoast Online | Memorial Bridge closure topic for DOT official's visit to Kittery
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110730-NEWS-107300317
JUNE 2011
6/3: Seacoast Online | Time running out for committee to advance Maine budget
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110603/NEWS/106030375/-1/NEWSMAP
6/3: Bangor Daily News | Pension compromise may foreshadow state budget agreement
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/06/03/politics/pension-compromise-may-foreshadow-state-budget-agreement/?ref=latest
6/7: Land Line Magazine | Maine Turnpike Authority reform nears passage
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/Jun11/060611/060711-03.shtml
6/8: Seacoast Online | Turnpike leader to listen to locals
http://m.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110608/NEWS/106080367/-1/NEWSMAP&template=wapart
6/9: Kennebec Journal | Panel OKs welfare reforms, tax cuts
http://www.kjonline.com/news/panel-okswelfarereforms-tax-cuts_2011-06-08.html
6/10: Maine Public Broadcasting Network | Maine Legislative Panel Unanimously Approves Budget Compromise
http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/16738/Default.aspx
6/15: Seacoast Online | MTA's new boss, York should listen to each other
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110615-OPINION-106150337
6/15: Bangor Daily News | $6.1 billion state budget given preliminary approval in Legislature
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/06/15/politics/state-budget-moves-forward-in-legislature/
6/16: Lewiston Sun Journal | House, Senate OK Maine's $6.1 billion budget
http://www.sunjournal.com/state/story/1047336
6/17: Press Herald | Bill Nemitz: Gov. LePage, now it's time to get 'er done!
http://www.pressherald.com/news/gov_-lepage-now-its-time-to-get-er-done__2011-06-17.html?pageType=mobile&id=1
6/22: Seacoast Online | Murphy, McPherson honored with Drake awards
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110622/NEWS/106220373/-1/NEWSMAP
6/30: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Funding on the way for jobs at veterans' cemetery
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110630/GJNEWS03/706309918/-1/SANNEWS
MAY 2011
5/4: Press Herald | Legislators craft bill to restructure turnpike agency
http://www.pressherald.com/news/legislators-craft-bill-to-restructure-turnpike-agency_2011-05-04.html
5/5: Maine Senate Democrats | LEGISLATION AIMED TO END DECEPTIVE “PUSH-POLLS” IN MAINE IS UP FOR DEBATE
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/legislation-aimed-to-end-deceptive-%E2%80%9Cpush-polls%E2%80%9D-in-maine-is-up-for-debate/
5/6: Bangor Daily News | Turnpike officials’ arrogance drove probe of MTA practices
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/05/06/news/turnpike-officials%E2%80%99-arrogance-drove-probe-of-mta-practices/
5/7: Press Herald | Revenue shortfall triggers changes
http://www.pressherald.com/news/revenue-shortfall-triggers-changes_2011-05-07.html
9: Maine Senate Democrats | Inter-local agreement bill to encourage municipal cooperation moves toward passage
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/inter-local-agreement-bill-to-encourage-municipal-cooperation-moves-toward-passage/
5/10: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill works to toughen push poll law
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110510/NEWS/105100366/-1/NEWSMAP
5/11: Press Herald | Rules aim to tame Maine Turnpike spending
http://www.pressherald.com/news/rules-aim-to-tame-turnpike-spending_2011-05-11.html
5/11: Morning Sentinel | Turnpike head endorses strict standards
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/turnpike-head-endorses-strict-standards_2011-05-10.html
5/11: Land Line Magazine | Big changes in store for Maine Turnpike?
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/May11/050211/050511-07.shtml
5/12: Seacoast Online | Maine towns closer to hiring N.H. workers income-tax free
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110512-NEWS-105120420
5/13: Maine Senate Democrats | A BUDGET IS MORE THAN JUST A MATH EQUATION (Radio Address)
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/radio-address-sen-hill-on-the-budget/
5/14: Press Herald | Governor says jobs needed to keep graduates in Maine
http://www.pressherald.com/news/Governor-says-jobs-needed-to-keep-graduates-in-Maine-.html
5/14: Bangor Daily News | Maine Dems take aim at gov’s budget proposal
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/05/14/politics/maine-dems-take-aim-at-govs-budget-proposal/
5/15: Seacoast Online | Overhaul of health insurance divides Maine Legislature
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110515-NEWS-105150335
5/15: Press Herald | Maine Voices: Turnpike workers victims of witch hunt
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/turnpike-workers-victims-of-witch-hunt_2011-05-15.html
5/16: Seacoast Online | Local leadership forum to focus on environmental sustainability
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110516-NEWS-105160317
5/18: Bangor Daily News | May 18, 2011: Tyrannical turnpike authority, bus rides and yard sales
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/05/17/opinion/letters/may-18-2011-tyrannical-turnpike-authority-bus-rides-and-yard-sales/
5/25: Governor’s Press Page | Sen. Dawn Hill says Maine Public Broadcasting Cuts Remain Likely
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Portal+News&id=248258&v=article-2008
5/25: Seacoast Online | Sen. says Maine public broadcasting cuts remain likely
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110525/NEWS/105250382/-1/NEWSMAP
5/26: Maine Senate Democrats | Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) is on the Chopping Block (oped)
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/05/tough-choices-needed-but-mpbn-cuts-bad-move/
5/26: Land Line Magazine | Maine Turnpike Authority reform closer to reality
http://www.landlinemag.com/todays_news/Daily/2011/May11/052311/052611-03.shtml
5/31: Maine Senate Democrats | LAWMAKERS UNANIMOUSLY SUPPORT MORE OVERSIGHT OF THE MAINE TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
APRIL 2011
4/2: Press Herald | Violette called to testify on gift cards
http://www.pressherald.com/news/violette-called-to-testify-on-gif-t-cards_2011-04-02.html
4/7: Bangor Daily News | Committee approves emergency state spending bill
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/04/07/news/state/committee-approves-emergency-state-spending-bill/
4/11: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Dawn Hill Meets with 4th Grade Students from the Marshwood Great Works School in the Maine Senate Chamber
4/14: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Highlights Scheduled Bridge and Road Projects
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/04/senator-hill-highlights-scheduled-bridge-and-road-projects/
4/15: Maine Senate Democrats | STATEMENT ON EX-MTA CHIEF'S HEARING: SEN. HILL ENCOURAGED BY TRANSPARENT PURSUIT OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRUTH
4/15: Foster’s Daily Democrat | Maine state Sen. Hill outlines nearly $700m in road, bridge projects
http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110415/GJNEWS_01/704159937/-1/FOSnews04&template=SouthernMaineRegion
4/15: Bangor Daily News | Appropriations Committee gets some good budget news
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/04/15/politics/state-house/appropriations-committee-gets-some-good-budget-news/
4/17: Bangor Daily News | Here’s how Maine will spend $688 million on roads, bridges
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/04/17/business/heres-how-state-will-spend-688-million-on-s-maine-roads/
4/20: Seacoast Online | York's Sen. Dawn Hill pushed for MTA probe
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110420/NEWS/104200321/-1/NEWSMAP
4/20: Press Herald | Maine Voices: Don't blame turnpike workers for bosses' excesses
http://www.pressherald.com/opinion/dont-blame-turnpike-workers-for-bosses-excesses_2011-04-20.html
4/27: Kennebec Journal | Two-year budget has $47M hole
http://www.kjonline.com/news/next-two-year-budget-has-_47-million-hole_2011-04-26.html
MARCH 2011
3/2: Portland Press Herald | Maine officials ready to commit $35 million for new bridge
http://www.maine.gov/tools/whatsnew/index.php?topic=Senatedemsall&id=205799&v=Article
3/8: Seacoast Online | Maine Turnpike chief resigns under fire
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110308-NEWS-103080378
3/8: Press Herald | Concerns grow after Turnpike chief quits
http://www.pressherald.com/news/nationworld/concerns-grow-after-turnpikes-chief-quits_2011-03-08.html
3/8: WGAN Ken & Mike Show
http://podcast.560wgan.com/wgan/2835157.mp3
3/16: Seacoast Online | Head of MTA resigns in wake of report
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110316-NEWS-103160315
3/16: Seacoast Online | MTA gets exactly what it deserves
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110316-OPINION-103160348
3/17; Seacoast Online | Income tax law halts service-sharing idea
http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110317/NEWS/103170403/-1/NEWSMAP
3/18: Press Herald | Turnpike agency hires ex-lawmaker to restore trust
http://www.pressherald.com/news/turnpike-agency-hires-ex-lawmaker-to-restore-trust_2011-03-18.html
3/18: Morning Sentinel | Mills to steer MTA
http://www.onlinesentinel.com/news/millsto-steermta_2011-03-17.html
3/23: Seacoast Online | MTA is getting exactly what it deserves
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110323-OPINION-103230326
3/28: Bangor Daily News | LePage administration submits second emergency 2011 budget
http://bangordailynews.com/2011/03/28/politics/lepage-administration-submits-second-emergency-2011-budget/
3/30: Maine Senate Democrats | MAINE RECEIVES FUNDING NEEDED TO REPLACE MEMORIAL BRIDGE
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/03/maine-receives-funding-needed-to-replace-memorial-bridge/
3/31: Seacoast Online | Bill would help Kittery, Portsmouth work together
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110331-OPINION-103310381
FEBRUARY 2011
2/4: Maine Senate Democrats | BUDGET RECEIVES UNANIMOUS BIPARTISAN SUPPORT
2/8: Maine Senate Democrats | SENATE PASSES SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET WITH FULL SUPPORT
2/19: Toll Road News | Maine governor says wants to abolish Turnpike, have state DOT run tollroad
http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/5164
2/22: SDO | MAINE'S GATEWAY IN JEOPARDY OF CLOSING FOR BUSINESS
2/23: Seacoast Online | Gov. LePage: Maine Turnpike Authority must go
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110223-NEWS-102230378
2/23: York was first to put heat on MTA
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110223-OPINION-102230356
2/24: WGAN Ken & Mike Show
http://podcast.560wgan.com/wgan/2817625.mp3
JANUARY 2011
1/13: Seacoast Online | Gov. LePage's budget plan saves services, cuts medical debt
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110113-NEWS-101130389
1/14: Seacoast Online | Sen. Hill has powerful role in Augusta
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110114-OPINION-101140369
1/15: Seacoast Online | 'Kiss my butt' is Maine Gov. LePage's message
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110115-NEWS-101150321
1/16: Seacoast Online | LePage makes his mark
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20110116-NEWS-101160327
1/24: Maine Senate Democrats | Results of Investigative Review of Maine Turnpike Authority Released
1/26: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill Introduces Legislation to Address Maine’s Gateway Bridges
http://www.mainesenate.org/2011/01/senator-hill-introduces-legislation-to-address-maine%E2%80%99s-gateway-bridges/
1/28: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill: You May Have Some Money in Unclaimed Property
DECEMBER 2010
12/9: Maine Senate Democrats | Dawn Hill Sworn-in to the Maine Senate
http://www.mainesenate.org/2010/12/dawn-hill-sworn-in-to-the-maine-senate/
12/29: Maine Senate Democrats | Senator Hill to serve on Appropriations Committee