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Senate unanimously backs Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care

Senate unanimously backs Sen. Reny bill to remove barriers to health care

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave support to a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would help Maine patients access needed...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to increase Maine’s use of renewable energy sources. This advances work...

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Sen. Curry introduces bill to support creation of good-paying wind energy jobs in Maine

Sen. Curry introduces bill to support creation of good-paying wind energy jobs in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill that would help ensure jobs created to support offshore wind energy pay a...

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<strong>Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to protect the use of native plants in landscaping</strong>

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

Posted: May 08, 2023

The use of native plants, rather than non-native turf lawns, supports pollinators and protects local water supplies AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen....

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<strong>Committee gives unanimous bipartisan support to Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness</strong>

Committee gives unanimous bipartisan support to Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: May 05, 2023

Housing crisis has led to 2,186 homeless students this year AUGUSTA – On Friday, the Legislature’s Joint Select Committee on Housing voted...

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Sen. Brenner introduces bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Posted: May 05, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced LD 1639, “An Act to Address Unsafe Staffing of Nurses and Improve Patient...

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<strong>Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to decrease volatility of electricity rates</strong>

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to decrease volatility of electricity rates

Posted: May 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 28, the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Vitelli introduced that would...

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<strong>Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry</strong>

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry

Posted: April 27, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help Maine’s lobstering industry prepare for the harmful...

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Sen. Pierce introduces bill to provide increased funding to Maine Family Planning

Sen. Pierce introduces bill to provide increased funding to Maine Family Planning

Posted: April 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to provide continuing, increased funding for Maine Family Planning...

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<strong>Speaker Talbot Ross, Sen. Hickman introduce bills to protect rights of farm workers</strong>

Speaker Talbot Ross, Sen. Hickman introduce bills to protect rights of farm workers

Posted: April 19, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Speaker of the House Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, and Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced a series of bills before...

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