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New law to protect Mainers from financial exploitation takes effect 

New law to protect Mainers from financial exploitation takes effect 

Posted: September 29, 2025

“Stop and hold” and “trusted contact” processes create new tools for banks and credit unions to prevent fraud  AUGUSTA — Last week, a...

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New law to strengthen Maine’s Right to Food takes effect 

New law to strengthen Maine’s Right to Food takes effect 

Posted: September 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this...

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Sen. Bailey releases statement after New Jersey pharmaceutical company challenges new cost-saving law

Sen. Bailey releases statement after New Jersey pharmaceutical company challenges new cost-saving law

Posted: August 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — Last week, Novartis, a New Jersey pharmaceutical company, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a new law enacted by...

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Sen. Denise Tepler and President Mattie Daughtry honor Drinking Water Week, welcome leaders from Brunswick & Topsham Water District to the Maine Senate

Sen. Denise Tepler and President Mattie Daughtry honor Drinking Water Week, welcome leaders from Brunswick & Topsham Water District to the Maine Senate

Posted: May 08, 2025

AUGUSTA —  Today, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, and Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, welcomed Brunswick & Topsham Water...

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Sen. Brenner introduces landmark legislation to establish climate superfund

Sen. Brenner introduces landmark legislation to establish climate superfund

Posted: May 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a landmark climate bill that would establish a climate superfund to help pay...

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Maine Legislators advocate for protecting federal MaineCare funding, safeguarding healthcare access

Maine Legislators advocate for protecting federal MaineCare funding, safeguarding healthcare access

Posted: May 06, 2025

AUGUSTA – In response to potential federal cuts to Medicaid that would rip away access to healthcare for Mainers through MaineCare, Maine...

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Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support

Sen. Ingwersen bill to expand healthcare workforce opportunities receives committee support

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, the Maine Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved LD 1311, “An Act to Expand Health...

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Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to support environmental education in Maine

Posted: May 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 2, 2025, The Education and Cultural Affairs committee voted 8-5 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk....

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Sen. Pierce welcomes Falmouth, Cumberland guests to the Maine Senate

Sen. Pierce welcomes Falmouth, Cumberland guests to the Maine Senate

Posted: May 01, 2025

AUGUSTA — This week, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, welcomed multiple guests from across Senate District 25 to the Maine...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to assist Mainers with health insurance

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Baldacci bill to assist Mainers with health insurance

Posted: May 01, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 1, 2025, The Legislature’s Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services voted unanimously in...

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