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Sen. Hickman appointed to chair the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions

Sen. Hickman appointed to chair the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and Land Use Restrictions

Posted: July 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, was appointed to chair the Commission to Increase Housing Opportunities in Maine by Studying Zoning and...

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Sen. Baldacci bill to reduce lung cancer rates in Maine by requiring radon testi­­ng and mitigation heads to governor’s desk

Sen. Baldacci bill to reduce lung cancer rates in Maine by requiring radon testi­­ng and mitigation heads to governor’s desk

Posted: July 07, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted and funded a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor. LD 819, “An Act To Reduce Lung Cancer...

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Sen. Libby bill to help students who experience disruption to their education attain their diplomas heads to governor’s desk

Sen. Libby bill to help students who experience disruption to their education attain their diplomas heads to governor’s desk

Posted: July 06, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted and funded a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to improve education outcomes and graduation...

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Senate enacts Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators

Senate enacts Rafferty bill to increase communication between school boards and educators

Posted: June 08, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 816, “An Act To Improve Communication between...

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Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to increase wages in the Maine Apprenticeship Program

Senate enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to increase wages in the Maine Apprenticeship Program

Posted: June 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 648, “An Act To Improve the...

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Senate unanimously votes in favor of Sen. Libby bill to support youth homeless shelters

Posted: June 04, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston. The bill, LD 1076, “An Act To...

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Senate enacts Sen. Baldacci bill to allow police officers, firefighters and public safety workers to rejoin Maine Public Employees Retirement System

Posted: June 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor. The bill, LD 711, “An Act To Allow Certain Police...

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