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Senate enacts Tipping bill to increase accountability of public utilities

Senate enacts Tipping bill to increase accountability of public utilities

Posted: June 15, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 13, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. The bill, LD 325, “An Act to Require...

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Tipping bill to expand access to free milk in schools

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Tipping bill to expand access to free milk in schools

Posted: June 13, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 12, the Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. LD 1128, “An Act to...

Committee unanimously approves Tipping bill to allow student representation on UMS Board of Trustees

Committee unanimously approves Tipping bill to allow student representation on UMS Board of Trustees

Posted: May 30, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 24, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, was unanimously approved by the Joint Standing Committee on...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to expand health care services in Bangor

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to expand health care services in Bangor

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 24, the Legislature’s Committee on Health and Human Services voted unanimously in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen....

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to remove statute of limitations on charging sexual abuse of minors

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to remove statute of limitations on charging sexual abuse of minors

Posted: May 25, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 23, the Legislature’s Committee on Judiciary voted unanimously in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Baldacci,...

Maine Senate approves Sen. Baldacci bill to allow for additional federal funding for mental health services

Maine Senate approves Sen. Baldacci bill to allow for additional federal funding for mental health services

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Senate voted in favor of a bill, LD 445, from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, that would allow Maine to receive additional...

Sen. Beebe-Center welcomes Maine State wrestling champion to the State House

Sen. Beebe-Center welcomes Maine State wrestling champion to the State House

Posted: May 17, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 11, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, welcomed Maine State wrestling champion Maddie Ripley to the State House. She...

Senate enacts Baldacci bill to reduce overdose deaths by expanding EMS training for Narcan

Senate enacts Baldacci bill to reduce overdose deaths by expanding EMS training for Narcan

Posted: May 15, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 11, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, with strong bipartisan support. The bill, LD 981,...

Sen. Tipping introduces bill to support the Maine Multicultural Center

Sen. Tipping introduces bill to support the Maine Multicultural Center

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced LD 320, “An Act to Support the Maine Multicultural Center,” before the Joint...

Sen. Tipping introduces bill to increase transparency of prescription drug pricing

Sen. Tipping introduces bill to increase transparency of prescription drug pricing

Posted: May 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 27, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced LD 1395, “An Act to Increase Transparency Regarding Certain Drug Pricing...