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AARP names Sen. Heather Sanborn 2019 Rx Price Fighter

AARP names Sen. Heather Sanborn 2019 Rx Price Fighter

Posted: December 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has been recognized by AARP for her work fighting for Maine consumers and patients. Sen. Sanborn was...

Chipman bill to strengthen rural Maine workforce accepted by Legislative Council

Chipman bill to strengthen rural Maine workforce accepted by Legislative Council

Posted: December 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Dec. 6, a bill from Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, LR 2951, “An Act to Create Incentives for Employers to Allow Employees to...

Millett bill to study the safety of petroleum storage tanks accepted by Legislative Council

Millett bill to study the safety of petroleum storage tanks accepted by Legislative Council

Posted: December 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Friday, a bill from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, was accepted by the Legislative Council. LR 2700, “Resolve, Directing...

Sen. Millett earns high marks for pro-environment voting record

Sen. Millett earns high marks for pro-environment voting record

Posted: September 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, earned a perfect score from the Maine Conservation Voters for her votes to preserve Maine’s...

New laws championed by Sen. Chipman take effect

New laws championed by Sen. Chipman take effect

Posted: September 20, 2019

AUGUSTA— A number of new laws sponsored and supported by Sen. Chipman took effect yesterday, Sept. 19. Maine people will begin to benefit from new...

New laws championed by Sen. Millett take effect today

New laws championed by Sen. Millett take effect today

Posted: September 19, 2019

AUGUSTA— A number of new laws sponsored and supported by Sen. Rebecca Millett take effect today, Sept. 19. Maine people will begin to benefit from...

Sen. Chipman continues his leadership on ranked-choice voting in Maine

Sen. Chipman continues his leadership on ranked-choice voting in Maine

Posted: August 26, 2019

Sen. Chipman: “I have fought alongside my fellow Mainers to fully implement RCV in Maine for years, and with Monday’s vote, we continue our work...

Senate unanimously passes Claxton bill to convene task force on long-term acute care

Senate unanimously passes Claxton bill to convene task force on long-term acute care

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, LD 439 “Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a...

Senate unanimously supports Millett bill to inform public of local air contamination

Senate unanimously supports Millett bill to inform public of local air contamination

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, was supported unanimously in the Maine Senate on Tuesday. LD 1706, “An Act to Ensure...