AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 4 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth: * * * After federal cuts, Maine Senate Majority Leader to introduce bill to strengthen emergency public broadcasting When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, will introduce legislation to provide continued support to Maine's emergency public broadcasting system, which serves as a vital res  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 4 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2025: * * * Sayre named House chair of the Legislature's Taxation Committee Rep. Dan Sayre, D-Kennebunk, has been appointed to serve as House chair of the Legislature's Taxation Committee by Speaker Ryan Fecteau, D-Biddeford. Having served in Maine's House of Representatives for three years, he takes over for Rep. Kristen Cloutier, who resigned from the House effective Oct. 31. The committee ove  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 4 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham: * * * Sen. Nangle to introduce bill to keep Maine veterans housed Legislation builds on successful partnership to ensure every Maine veteran has a place to call home. * When the 132nd Maine Legislature reconvenes in January, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, will introduce legislation to help Maine veterans stay in their homes and prevent homelessness. The bill, "An   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Schumer Shutdown Day 34 * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, it's November. "November. "It's been five weeks since Democrats shut down the government. "And once again, we start this week by asking: Is this the wee  more