This week, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that will extend for six months enhanced Medicaid match rates originally included in the Recovery Act. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to take action soon. The extension will result in more than $86 million for Maine that can be used to restore State services threatened by declining revenues.

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Governor John E. Baldacci held a ceremonial signing of LD 1736, “An Act To Improve Safety on Maine’s Primary and Secondary Roads, Reduce Road Maintenance Costs and Improve the Environment and the Economy by Allowing Certain Heavy Commercial Vehicles on the Interstate Highway System in Maine.”

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Maine Governor John E. Baldacci recognized Reed & Reed, a Woolwich based general contracting firm, for its efforts in providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees.

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Congressman Mike Michaud announced that this coming Monday, February 22nd, a number of protections for consumers with credit cards will take effect.

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Maine State Police have sent a letter to the state’s school superintendents offering more visibility from state troopers around their school buildings.

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The Maine Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously, on February 8, 2010, to designate TracFone Wireless, Inc., as an Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC). As a result, TracFone qualifies for significant federal funds so that the company can provide Lifeline service in Maine.

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A Web site launched recently ,by Pine Tree Legal Assistance, a statewide organization, assists low-income and senior citizens with legal problems. The site, www.HelpMELaw.org, offers a variety of resources that anyone can use.

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Congressman Mike Michaud, Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, praised President Obama’s February 1st signing of the “Veterans’ Emergency Care Fairness Act.”

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The Maine Department of Corrections has partnered with International WoodFuels (www.iwoodfuels.com), a Portland based thermal energy provider, to install a state-of-the-art metered wood pellet heating system at the Mountain View Youth Development Center in Charleston.

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