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Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Libby bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters, law enforcement officers

Gov. Mills signs into law Sen. Libby bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters, law enforcement officers

Posted: March 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — This week, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to help retired firefighters and law...

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Sen. Libby introduces legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Sen. Libby introduces legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, introduced a bill to support affordable housing and preserve historic buildings in Maine...

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

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

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, the Pine Tree Amendment, received bipartisan committee support. LD 489,...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to improve and expand career and technical education in Maine

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to improve and expand career and technical education in Maine

Posted: March 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to improve and expand career and technical education opportunities...

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Sen. Rafferty appointed to chair Education and Cultural Affairs Committee

Sen. Rafferty appointed to chair Education and Cultural Affairs Committee

Posted: March 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash has appointed Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, to serve as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s...

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Sen. Hickman appointed to chair Labor and Housing Committee

Sen. Hickman appointed to chair Labor and Housing Committee

Posted: March 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash has appointed Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, to serve as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s...

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Sen. Libby to introduce legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Sen. Libby to introduce legislation to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: March 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, will introduce a bill to support affordable housing and preserve historic buildings in Maine...

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Sen. Brenner bill to support healthy soil in Maine wins bipartisan committee support

Sen. Brenner bill to support healthy soil in Maine wins bipartisan committee support

Posted: March 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to help support healthy soil management practices across the state was...

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Legislature sends Sen. Luchini’s restaurant relief package to Governor

Legislature sends Sen. Luchini’s restaurant relief package to Governor

Posted: March 15, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, several bills sponsored by Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to support restaurants, bars and distilleries that have been hurt...

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Maine Legislature reaches deal on bipartisan budget that supports workers, small businesses, veterans and direct care providers

Maine Legislature reaches deal on bipartisan budget that supports workers, small businesses, veterans and direct care providers

Posted: March 12, 2021

The measure targets relief to more than 160,000 working-class Mainers and more than 28,000 Maine businesses that received funds through the Paycheck...

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