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Vitellli appointed to serve as Senate chair for newly created energy storage commission

Vitellli appointed to serve as Senate chair for newly created energy storage commission

Posted: September 23, 2019

AUGUSTA — Assistant Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, has been appointed to the Commission to Study the Economic,...

Sen. Herbig votes to send vital transportation bond to Maine voters

Sen. Herbig votes to send vital transportation bond to Maine voters

Posted: August 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, joined colleagues in the Legislature to send one of the four bond proposals to Maine voters for their...

Vitelli bill to help Maine schools buy fresh, local produce signed into law

Vitelli bill to help Maine schools buy fresh, local produce signed into law

Posted: July 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that will help more Maine kids get access to fresh fruits and vegetables, was...

Senate Democrats' comprehensive prescription drug reform package becomes law

Senate Democrats' comprehensive prescription drug reform package becomes law

Posted: June 26, 2019

Legislation makes prescription medication more affordable and more accessible while holding pharmaceutical companies and corporate middlemen...

Senate passes Vitelli bill to encourage more Maine schools to buy fresh, local produce

Senate passes Vitelli bill to encourage more Maine schools to buy fresh, local produce

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday passed a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would encourage public schools in Maine to buy...

Senate passes Breen bill to promote Maine children’s social and emotional well-being

Senate passes Breen bill to promote Maine children’s social and emotional well-being

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday passed legislation from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, that would improve social and emotional health of...

Senate passes Breen bill to review, improve mental health services in Maine

Senate passes Breen bill to review, improve mental health services in Maine

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Wednesday passed legislation from Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, that would form a working group to study and...

Senate passes Libby bill to improve lead testing among Maine children

Senate passes Libby bill to improve lead testing among Maine children

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to reduce lead poisoning rates among Maine children was...

Senate unanimously passes Herbig bill to extend statute of limitations for prosecuting sex crimes

Senate unanimously passes Herbig bill to extend statute of limitations for prosecuting sex crimes

Posted: June 18, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation from Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, that would help Maine victims of sexual...

Appropriations Committee reaches strong, bipartisan budget agreement

Appropriations Committee reaches strong, bipartisan budget agreement

Posted: June 12, 2019

  AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee reached a bipartisan budget agreement in a Committee...