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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, on Friday introduced a bill that would create a commission to study the best way to implement a paid...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Daughtry bill to extend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Daughtry bill to extend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to extend the Pine Tree Development Zone Program received approval from the...

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to improve PAC finance laws

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to improve PAC finance laws

Posted: May 06, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced a bill to improve Maine’s laws regarding spending by political action...

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to ensure wind energy projects don’t harm Maine working waters

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to ensure wind energy projects don’t harm Maine working waters

Posted: May 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced a bill to propose a moratorium on wind energy projects in state waters, to help...

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to legalize sports betting in Maine

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to legalize sports betting in Maine

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, introduced a bill to legalize sports betting in Maine and use some of the revenue generated to...

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to safeguard taxpayer dollars from bad privatization schemes

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to safeguard taxpayer dollars from bad privatization schemes

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, introduced a bill to safeguard taxpayer dollars by tightening requirements on privatization of...

Senate supports Sen. Brenner bill to to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Senate supports Sen. Brenner bill to to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in support of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to maintain Maine’s health insurance...

Senate gives support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Senate gives support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of the Pine Tree Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 489,...

Senate passes Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Senate passes Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to support affordable housing and preserve...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to help tenants facing eviction

Sen. Carney introduces bill to help tenants facing eviction

Posted: April 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill to ensure tenants have access to legal representation in eviction...