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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill that would enshrine protections for Maine Indian children and their families...

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Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care enacted by full Legislature

Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care enacted by full Legislature

Posted: May 30, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol. As amended, LD 722, “An Act to...

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Committee unanimously supports Vitelli, Brenner proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Committee unanimously supports Vitelli, Brenner proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Posted: May 30, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted unanimously in favor of a joint proposal from Sen....

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What they’re saying: Paid Family and Medical Leave

What they’re saying: Paid Family and Medical Leave

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA –  On Thursday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Kristen Cloutier, D-Lewiston, introduced a bipartisan bill that would...

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Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier introduce bipartisan Paid Family and Medical Leave proposal

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier introduce bipartisan Paid Family and Medical Leave proposal

Posted: May 25, 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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Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Committee backs Sen. Daughtry bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping

Posted: May 19, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to promote native...

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Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Senate gives initial support to Lawrence bill to protect utility customers and improve transparency around rate hikes

Posted: May 19, 2023

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

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Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from industrial finfish farms

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from industrial finfish farms

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine’s lobstering industry

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine’s lobstering industry

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Legislature’s Committee on Marine Resources gave unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

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Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Savings Program

Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Savings Program

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate approved a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, that builds on the Maine Retirement Savings Program,...

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