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<strong>Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine</strong>

Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: April 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Friday, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill that would invest in increasing affordable housing options in rural Maine...

<strong>Brenner introduces bill to reduce insurance hurdles for accessing rehabilitation and occupational therapy services</strong>

Brenner introduces bill to reduce insurance hurdles for accessing rehabilitation and occupational therapy services

Posted: April 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to limit when insurance companies can require prior authorization for...

<strong>Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Vitelli bill to advance state’s retirement savings program</strong>

Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Vitelli bill to advance state’s retirement savings program

Posted: April 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financials Services Committee gave strong, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen....

<strong>Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier visit Bangor, Bar Harbor on Paid Family and Medical Leave tour</strong>

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier visit Bangor, Bar Harbor on Paid Family and Medical Leave tour

Posted: April 12, 2023

More than 100 medical professions have signed an open letter supporting PFML for Maine (From left:) Sen. Mattie Daughtry, Michael McKernan with...

<strong>Tipping introduces bill to require large employers to give workers better notice of schedules</strong>

Tipping introduces bill to require large employers to give workers better notice of schedules

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced a bill to ensure employees of big businesses have reasonable notice of their work...

Committee supports bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction

Committee supports bills from Carney, Tipping to protect tenants who are facing eviction

Posted: April 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of two bills that protect Maine tenants from unfair evictions. An...

<strong>Committee passes Daughtry bill to provide additional funding for Maine Community College System</strong>

Committee passes Daughtry bill to provide additional funding for Maine Community College System

Posted: April 05, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry,...

<strong>Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates</strong>

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to support sexual assault response advocates

Posted: April 04, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Jill Duson,...

<strong>Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to expand, fund Permanent Commission on the Status of Women</strong>

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to expand, fund Permanent Commission on the Status of Women

Posted: March 31, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to expand membership of the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women to...

<strong>Sen. Duson introduces bill to support sexual assault response advocates</strong>

Sen. Duson introduces bill to support sexual assault response advocates

Posted: March 27, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to provide additional funding for sexual assault response services in Maine....