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Breen introduces bill to review, improve mental health services in Maine

Breen introduces bill to review, improve mental health services in Maine

Posted: May 17, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill that would form a working group to study and recommend improvements for mental health...

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Senate unanimously votes to enact Vitelli bill to hold for-profit colleges accountable

Senate unanimously votes to enact Vitelli bill to hold for-profit colleges accountable

Posted: May 17, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted Thursday to enact legislation from Assistant Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that would...

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Senate unanimously votes to enact Millett bill to ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools

Senate unanimously votes to enact Millett bill to ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools

Posted: May 17, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate voted Thursday to enact legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would help ensure safe drinking...

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Senate unanimously enacts Millett’s first-in-the-nation statewide earned paid time off policy

Senate unanimously enacts Millett’s first-in-the-nation statewide earned paid time off policy

Posted: May 17, 2019

AUGUSTA— The Maine Senate unanimously voted to enact legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would create a statewide...

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Governor signs Carson bill to promote mental health education in Maine

Governor signs Carson bill to promote mental health education in Maine

Posted: May 17, 2019

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, that would promote mental health education in Maine...

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Senate enacts Carson bill to add mental health education to Maine school curriculums

Senate enacts Carson bill to add mental health education to Maine school curriculums

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Senate passed legislation by Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, that would ensure health education in Maine schools includes lessons...

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Senate gives unanimous support to Herbig bill to increase funding for sexual, domestic violence services

Senate gives unanimous support to Herbig bill to increase funding for sexual, domestic violence services

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate on Tuesday gave unanimous support in an initial vote for a bill introduced by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, that...

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Senate unanimously supports Herbig bill to help victims of sexual assault

Senate unanimously supports Herbig bill to help victims of sexual assault

Posted: May 10, 2019

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

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Breen backs bill to improve Freedom of Access Act in Maine

Breen backs bill to improve Freedom of Access Act in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, testified in support of a bill to improve government accountability and transparency on Wednesday. LD 1575,...

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Committee backs Bellows bill to protect internet consumers’ privacy

Committee backs Bellows bill to protect internet consumers’ privacy

Posted: May 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology on Tuesday voted to support Legislation introduced by Sen. Shenna...

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