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Millett bill to increase physical activity for elementary school students clears Committee hurdle

Millett bill to increase physical activity for elementary school students clears Committee hurdle

Posted: March 31, 2017

A bill introduced by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would support children’s health and wellbeing by requiring at least 30 minutes of...

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Committee endorses Libby’s bill to protect consumers from controversial energy vendors

Committee endorses Libby’s bill to protect consumers from controversial energy vendors

Posted: March 31, 2017

A bill by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to bring much-needed consumer protection and transparency to the controversial competitive electricity supply...

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Libby bill would ensure memory care facilities are appropriately staffed

Libby bill would ensure memory care facilities are appropriately staffed

Posted: March 29, 2017

A bill by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would seek improvements to long-term memory care by ensuring staffing levels at healthcare facilities are...

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Sen. Deschambault to serve on NCSL Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce Committee

Sen. Deschambault to serve on NCSL Communications, Financial Services & Interstate Commerce Committee

Posted: March 29, 2017

Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, has been appointed to the National Conference on State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Communications, Financial...

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Sen. Bellows to serve on NCSL Labor & Economic Development Committee

Sen. Bellows to serve on NCSL Labor & Economic Development Committee

Posted: March 29, 2017

Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, has been appointed to the National Conference on State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Labor & Economic Development...

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Sen. Millett to serve on NCSL Education Committee

Sen. Millett to serve on NCSL Education Committee

Posted: March 29, 2017

Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been appointed to the National Conference on State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Education Committee by the...

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Sen. Dion to serve on NCSL Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee

Sen. Dion to serve on NCSL Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee

Posted: March 29, 2017

Sen. Mark Dion, D-Portland, has been appointed to the National Conference on State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Law, Criminal Justice & Public Safety...

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Sen. Chipman to serve on NCSL Health & Human Services Committee

Sen. Chipman to serve on NCSL Health & Human Services Committee

Posted: March 29, 2017

Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, has been appointed to the National Conference on State Legislatures’ (NCSL) Health & Human Services Committee by...

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Libby bill to mitigate toxic lead risk in older buildings clears Committee

Libby bill to mitigate toxic lead risk in older buildings clears Committee

Posted: March 28, 2017

Legislation would bolster safety standards for contractors in likely hazardous buildings. A bill by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to strengthen...

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Committee postpones action on Libby’s pedestrian safety bill

Committee postpones action on Libby’s pedestrian safety bill

Posted: March 27, 2017

Delay gives Maine DOT time to weigh in on road safety recommendations A bill by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to help municipalities pay for...

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