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Sen. Claxton to chair the Committee for State and Local Government for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Claxton to chair the Committee for State and Local Government for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee on...

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Sen. Heather Sanborn to chair Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Sen. Heather Sanborn to chair Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee...

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Sen. Bellows to chair Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee

Sen. Bellows to chair Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee...

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Herbig laws to expand firefighter training and create Gold Star memorial take effect

Herbig laws to expand firefighter training and create Gold Star memorial take effect

Posted: December 21, 2018

AUGUSTA — Two new laws by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to expand live fire training for firefighters and create a Gold Star memorial in Capitol...

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Diamond law to prioritize child safety in family reunification takes effect

Diamond law to prioritize child safety in family reunification takes effect

Posted: December 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — A new law by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, which clarifies the statute regarding family reunification in the child welfare system, went...

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Millett background checks for school employees bill takes effect

Millett background checks for school employees bill takes effect

Posted: December 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — “An Act to Require Background Checks for All School Employees” went into effect last week. This bill was unanimously supported by the...

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