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Maine Legislature approves COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights

Maine Legislature approves COVID-19 Patient Bill of Rights

Posted: March 12, 2021

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Legislature approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash and House Speaker Ryan Fecteau of Biddeford...

Legislature unanimously enacts Sen. Libby bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters, law enforcement officers

Legislature unanimously enacts Sen. Libby bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters, law enforcement officers

Posted: March 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to help retired firefighters and law enforcement...

Craig Hickman sworn in to Maine Senate after historic election win

Craig Hickman sworn in to Maine Senate after historic election win

Posted: March 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday morning, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, was sworn into the Maine Senate after a special election on Tuesday, March 9. Sen....

Sen. Carney bills to protect and support young families in Maine receive committee approval

Sen. Carney bills to protect and support young families in Maine receive committee approval

Posted: March 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, two bills sponsored by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to support young families received committee support. LD 372,...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Posted: March 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would improve the reliability of Maine’s power grid and use of...

Advocates share praise, support for Pine Tree Amendment sponsored by Sen. Maxmin

Advocates share praise, support for Pine Tree Amendment sponsored by Sen. Maxmin

Posted: March 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, presented LD 489, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To...

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: March 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced the Pine Tree Amendment, which would amend the state’s Constitution to ensure...

Supplemental budget clears committee

Supplemental budget clears committee

Posted: March 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a supplemental budget that supports Maine workers and small...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to help self-employed Mainers and independent contractors

Sen. Curry introduces bill to help self-employed Mainers and independent contractors

Posted: March 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to help self-employed workers and independent contractors in Maine by...

Sens. Curry, Rafferty sponsor bill to help service members, veterans and their families

Sens. Curry, Rafferty sponsor bill to help service members, veterans and their families

Posted: March 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to help military service members, veterans and their families who live in Maine on...