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Gardiner resident honored with Legislative Sentiment

Gardiner resident honored with Legislative Sentiment

Posted: July 11, 2017

The Maine Legislature honored James Montell of Gardiner on Friday on the occasion of his 85th birthday, which was February 24, 2017, and thanked...

Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours

Lewiston legislative delegation to host public office hours

Posted: June 12, 2017

Members of Lewiston’s delegation to the Legislature will hold their final constituent office hours for the year from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday,...

Chipman bill to protect families facing foreclosure becomes law

Chipman bill to protect families facing foreclosure becomes law

Posted: June 09, 2017

Law protects Mainers from premature eviction during foreclosure proceedings Mainers undergoing foreclosure will be protected from being...

Governor signs Chipman law to cut red tape for beverage startups

Governor signs Chipman law to cut red tape for beverage startups

Posted: June 07, 2017

Gov. Paul LePage has signed into law a bill by Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to cut red tape for small, nonalcoholic beverage producers. The law...

Senate blocks consideration of Chipman bill to grow workforce development programs for New Mainers

Senate blocks consideration of Chipman bill to grow workforce development programs for New Mainers

Posted: May 24, 2017

The Maine Senate on Tuesday voted to kill a bill to help new Mainers enter the workforce, rejecting the legislation before it was even allowed to...

Senate approves Chipman bill to cut red tape for beverage startups

Senate approves Chipman bill to cut red tape for beverage startups

Posted: May 23, 2017

The Maine Senate on Tuesday voted unanimously to give initial approval to a bill by Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to cut red tape for small,...

Greater Portland METRO honored with Legislative Sentiment

Greater Portland METRO honored with Legislative Sentiment

Posted: May 15, 2017

The Maine Legislature honored the Greater Portland Transit District METRO for providing 50 years of service to the community. In 2016, its 50th year...

Chipman roadway safety bill gets green light from Committee

Chipman roadway safety bill gets green light from Committee

Posted: May 15, 2017

The Legislature’s Transportation Committee voted 11-1 on Thursday for bipartisan endorsement of a bill by Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to require...

Committee OKs Bellows bill against improper foreclosure fees

Committee OKs Bellows bill against improper foreclosure fees

Posted: May 11, 2017

Legislation introduced by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to protect homeowners from improper foreclosure was endorsed by the Legislature’s...

Committee approves of Chipman bill for General Assistance fairness

Committee approves of Chipman bill for General Assistance fairness

Posted: May 08, 2017

A bill introduced by Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, to ease the burden currently borne by Portland taxpayers who pay the cost of General Assistance to...