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Senate enacts Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Senate enacts Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: June 21, 2023

The use of native plants, rather than non-native turf lawns, supports pollinators and conserves local water supplies AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the...

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Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to protect renters from unfair evictions

Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to protect renters from unfair evictions

Posted: June 16, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 45, “An Act to Prevent...

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Senate enacts Curry bill to ensure offshore wind ports meet key labor and environmental standards

Senate enacts Curry bill to ensure offshore wind ports meet key labor and environmental standards

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, setting strong labor and environmental standards for the...

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Senate unanimously enacts Reny bill to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine

Senate unanimously enacts Reny bill to increase affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: June 13, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would increase affordable housing options in...

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Senate backs Reny bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Senate backs Reny bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would invest in increasing affordable...

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Senate sends Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Saving Program to desk of Gov. Mills

Senate sends Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Saving Program to desk of Gov. Mills

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1082, “An Act to Advance the...

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Committee votes unanimously in favor of Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Committee votes unanimously in favor of Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: June 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would enshrine...

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Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry

Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry

Posted: June 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, in an initial vote. The...

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Senate enacts Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Senate enacts Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: June 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to help protect utility customers in...

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Committee supports Daughtry, Cloutier paid family and medical leave proposal

Committee supports Daughtry, Cloutier paid family and medical leave proposal

Posted: June 01, 2023

Sen. Daughtry and Rep. Cloutier speak at a press conference to introduce their Paid Family and Medical Leave bill on Thursday, March 25. AUGUSTA...

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