Talk of the Towns 05/26/06

Topic: Maine Legislative Review 2006 What is the work of citizenship in following complex public issues before the Legislature? What were some of the highlights and disappointments of this past legislative session? What was some of the background to legislation under consideration, including expanded internet access for rural residents, protection of wetlands and vernal pools, incineration of demolition and construction waste, restrictions in licenses for elver fishing, maintenance of roads and bridges, reimbursements to hospitals for Medicare related expenses and assurances that Maine people don’t loose benefits due to the Medicare Part D federal legislation on pharmeceuticals. Guests: Senator Dennis Damon (D), Trenton Senator Richard Rosen, (R) Bucksport Representative Hannah Pingree, (D) North HavenRepresentative Ted Koffman (D) Bar Harbor Hosts: Ron Beard Jill Goldthwait The post Talk of the Towns 05/26/06 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.