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Senate approves Libby bill to reduce lead poisoning rates

Senate approves Libby bill to reduce lead poisoning rates

Posted: May 22, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would reduce lead poisoning rates among Maine children. LD 1116 “An Act To Strengthen the Lead...

Mills signs Vitelli law making it easier for municipalities to expand high-speed internet

Mills signs Vitelli law making it easier for municipalities to expand high-speed internet

Posted: May 20, 2019

On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to re-establish the ability of municipalities to attach...

Committee advances Libby bill to strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Committee advances Libby bill to strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: May 14, 2019

Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to strengthen the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters...

Libby bill to better compensate victims of property crimes clears Committee

Libby bill to better compensate victims of property crimes clears Committee

Posted: May 13, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would compensate victims of property crimes more quickly and fully than they are now. LD 1550, “An...

Committee unanimously supports Bellows bill to increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Committee unanimously supports Bellows bill to increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Posted: May 13, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, LD 1094, “An Act To Increase Funding for Staffing for the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman...

Committee unanimously supports Bellows bill to improve addiction recovery services in Maine

Committee unanimously supports Bellows bill to improve addiction recovery services in Maine

Posted: May 10, 2019

On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee unanimously voted for a bill from Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to improve...

Libby bills would protect and strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Libby bills would protect and strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: May 08, 2019

Bills from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to protect and strengthen the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal...

Senate enacts Vitelli bill to make it easier for municipalities to expand high-speed internet

Senate enacts Vitelli bill to make it easier for municipalities to expand high-speed internet

Posted: May 08, 2019

On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to re-establish the ability of municipalities to...

Senate unanimously supports Vitelli bill to increase accountability of for-profit colleges

Senate unanimously supports Vitelli bill to increase accountability of for-profit colleges

Posted: May 08, 2019

A bill introduced by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to ensure that for-profit colleges operating in Maine meet basic education standards was...

Boys and Girls Club Youths of the Year recognized in the Maine Legislature

Boys and Girls Club Youths of the Year recognized in the Maine Legislature

Posted: May 08, 2019

The Maine Legislature welcomed the 2018 Youths of the Year from Maine Boys and Girls Clubs to the State House on May 7. The honorees, officials from...