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Committee supports Libby bill to increase graduation rates for vulnerable youths

Committee supports Libby bill to increase graduation rates for vulnerable youths

Posted: February 19, 2020

The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted 7-4 on Wednesday in favor of LD 1916, “An Act To Increase High School...

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Senate gives initial approval to Bellows bill to support Mainers with terminal diagnoses

Senate gives initial approval to Bellows bill to support Mainers with terminal diagnoses

Posted: February 13, 2020

A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to help Mainers with terminal illnesses received initial, unanimous support in the Maine...

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Sen. Bellows introduces emergency legislation to increase reimbursement rates for Maine seniors

Sen. Bellows introduces emergency legislation to increase reimbursement rates for Maine seniors

Posted: February 12, 2020

Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, filed emergency legislation to increase home care reimbursement rates for Maine seniors. Sen. Bellows will unveil...

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Maine Legislature remembers, celebrates life of Arrowsic resident Milly Stafford

Maine Legislature remembers, celebrates life of Arrowsic resident Milly Stafford

Posted: February 12, 2020

The Maine Legislature remembered and celebrated the life of Milly Stafford of Arrowsic with a Legislative Sentiment in Memoriam on Tuesday, Feb....

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Committee supports Libby bill to protect local independent pharmacies

Committee supports Libby bill to protect local independent pharmacies

Posted: February 10, 2020

The Legislature’s Health Care, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted 5-4 on Thursday to support an amended version of LD 1928, “An...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Carpenter bill to allow tiny homes to flourish

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Carpenter bill to allow tiny homes to flourish

Posted: February 06, 2020

On Thursday, Feb. 6, the Legislature’s Transportation Committee unanimously supported LD 1981, “An Act Regarding the Regulation of Tiny...

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Bellows and Ackley submit amendment to bill to help local business

Bellows and Ackley submit amendment to bill to help local business

Posted: February 04, 2020

On Tuesday, Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, and Rep. Kent Ackley, C-Monmouth, proposed an amendment to LD 1788, “An Act To Eliminate Online...

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Committee unanimously supports Bellows bill to increase fairness for retired state employees and teachers

Committee unanimously supports Bellows bill to increase fairness for retired state employees and teachers

Posted: February 04, 2020

A bill by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to eliminate the state income tax on retirement benefits for public employees including retired...

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Committee supports Bellows bill to encourage further broadband coverage in Maine

Committee supports Bellows bill to encourage further broadband coverage in Maine

Posted: January 30, 2020

On Thursday, the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee unanimously supported LD 1563, “An Act To Encourage the Development of...

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Sen. Vitelli shares MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Sen. Vitelli shares MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: January 24, 2020

Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and what it...

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