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Maine Senate gives initial approval to Carney bill supporting survivors of violent crime

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Carney bill supporting survivors of violent crime

Posted: February 28, 2024

LD 2084 would replace a sharp drop in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a...

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier celebrate PFML board confirmation hearings in Labor and Housing Committee

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier celebrate PFML board confirmation hearings in Labor and Housing Committee

Posted: February 14, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee held confirmation hearings for the Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to provide expedited financial support to schools needing emergency construction or repairs

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to provide expedited financial support to schools needing emergency construction or repairs

Posted: February 14, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitell, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would expedite state funding for schools in need of construction...

Sen. Vitelli, Rep. Terry attend groundbreaking ceremony for energy storage project in Gorham

Sen. Vitelli, Rep. Terry attend groundbreaking ceremony for energy storage project in Gorham

Posted: February 12, 2024

From left: Mark Tourangeau, Plus Power Chief Revenue Officer; Dan Burgess of the Governor’s Energy Office; Sen. Vitelli; Gorham City Councilor Lee...

Judiciary Committee unanimously endorses bill to support survivors of violent crime

Judiciary Committee unanimously endorses bill to support survivors of violent crime

Posted: February 07, 2024

Sen. Anne Carney speaks at a press conference for LD 2084, "An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims of Crimes." AUGUSTA —...

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to increase affordable housing to support Maine’s workforce

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to increase affordable housing to support Maine’s workforce

Posted: February 06, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to expand the availability of affordable housing options in Maine. LD...

Judiciary Committee supports Sen. Vitelli’s proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment

Judiciary Committee supports Sen. Vitelli’s proposed Reproductive Rights Amendment

Posted: February 01, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of LD 780, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution...

Sen. Rotundo introduces bill to expand funding to affordable housing development

Sen. Rotundo introduces bill to expand funding to affordable housing development

Posted: January 25, 2024

LD 2106 would increase the per-project cap on the popular Maine Historic Property Rehabilitation Tax Credit Sen. Peggy Rodundo introduces LD...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act

Sen. Carney introduces bill to replace vital funding from Victims of Crime Act

Posted: January 24, 2024

LD 2084 would continue to fund programs that support victims of violent crimes, including those impacted by the Lewiston shooting Sen. Anne...

Sen. Vitelli introduces Reproductive Rights Amendment on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Sen. Vitelli introduces Reproductive Rights Amendment on 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade

Posted: January 22, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli speaks at a press conference introducing LD 780, the Reproductive Rights Amendment. AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Eloise...