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Carson bill would make sure Maine students learn about mental health

Carson bill would make sure Maine students learn about mental health

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, would ensure that health education in Maine schools includes lessons about...

Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would ensure the issuance of bonds that have been approved by Maine voters. LD...

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Posted: March 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help expand community-based solar energy projects in Maine. LD 1127, “An...

Vitelli introduces Student Loan Bill of Rights to prevent predatory lending practices in Maine

Vitelli introduces Student Loan Bill of Rights to prevent predatory lending practices in Maine

Posted: March 26, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, would protect Maine student loan borrowers from predatory lending practices. LD...

Herbig introduces bill to help attract, retain volunteer firefighters

Herbig introduces bill to help attract, retain volunteer firefighters

Posted: March 25, 2019

Sen. Erin Herbig (front row, center), Rep. Tim Theriault (fourth from left) and Fire Chief Bill Gillespie (third from right), with other...

Sanborn bill protects life insurance consumers amid opioid crisis

Sanborn bill protects life insurance consumers amid opioid crisis

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help make sure insurance companies can’t discriminate against the family, friends...

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, has introduced a bill that would help restore the Penobscot River. LD 817, “An Act To Advance the...

Diamond bill to help victims of sex trafficking moves forward

Diamond bill to help victims of sex trafficking moves forward

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to help young victims of sex trafficking, received committee approval on...

Herbig bill to help victims of sexual assault receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Herbig bill to help victims of sexual assault receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to help victims of sexual assault and protect Maine communities was unanimously...

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Jackson, Maine Senate Democrats roll out ambitious prescription drug reform proposal

Posted: March 14, 2019

Legislation would make prescription drugs more affordable, more accessible and hold both drugmakers and middlemen accountable “Our...