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Sen. Lawrence, Brenner and Rep. Zeigler release statement supporting offshore wind port proposal and related good-paying jobs

Sen. Lawrence, Brenner and Rep. Zeigler release statement supporting offshore wind port proposal and related good-paying jobs

Posted: May 22, 2024

AUGUSTA — The Mills Administration on Friday announced that it has applied for a $456 million grant from the federal government to help construct...

Senate sends Sen. Ingwersen bill to ensure public employees have access to long-term disability to Governor’s desk

Senate sends Sen. Ingwersen bill to ensure public employees have access to long-term disability to Governor’s desk

Posted: May 10, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted to enact and fund a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, that would improve access to long-term...

Sen. Vitelli delivers remarks at grand opening for new housing complex in Bath

Sen. Vitelli delivers remarks at grand opening for new housing complex in Bath

Posted: May 09, 2024

The Uptown adds 50 mixed-income units for residents 55 and older Sen. Vitelli speaks at a grand opening ceremony of The Uptown housing project....

Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry celebrate passage of supplemental budget, storm relief funding

Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry celebrate passage of supplemental budget, storm relief funding

Posted: April 19, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli and Sen. Mattie Daughtry AUGUSTA — In the early hours of Thursday, April 18, the Maine Legislature adjourned for the year,...

Sen. Pierce celebrates enactment of major R&D bond

Sen. Pierce celebrates enactment of major R&D bond

Posted: April 16, 2024

The $25 million investment will go to voters for their consideration AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted 25-7 to enact a bill that...

Sens. Carney, Rotundo celebrate Maine Senate’s initial passage of suite of bills to reduce gun violence, bolster public safety

Sens. Carney, Rotundo celebrate Maine Senate’s initial passage of suite of bills to reduce gun violence, bolster public safety

Posted: April 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Friday evening, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a suite of bills to help improve public safety and decrease firearm-related...

Legislature enacts updated phase out of PFAS-contaminated products

Legislature enacts updated phase out of PFAS-contaminated products

Posted: April 12, 2024

The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Mills for her approval AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact LD 1537, “An...

Sen. Daughtry bill to increase affordable housing, support Maine’s workforce signed into law

Sen. Daughtry bill to increase affordable housing, support Maine’s workforce signed into law

Posted: April 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 2169, “Resolve, Directing the Office...

Sen. Vitelli’s Reproductive Rights Amendment clears initial vote in Senate

Sen. Vitelli’s Reproductive Rights Amendment clears initial vote in Senate

Posted: April 01, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate gave initial support to LD 780, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to...

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Posted: March 27, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave initial support to a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to help improve patient safety and...