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Sen. Carpenter appointed to serve on Task force on Indian-State Relations

Sen. Carpenter appointed to serve on Task force on Indian-State Relations

Posted: July 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has appointed Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, to serve as co-chair of the State of Maine...

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Deschambault clergy sexual abuse prevention bill signed into law

Posted: June 27, 2019

AUGUSTA —On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, that criminalizes licensed...

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Gov. Mills signs Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets into law

Posted: June 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford to allow free alcohol tastings in farmers’ markets and update certain restrictions...

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Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 14, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted to enact a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, LD 805, “An Act To Clarify the Laws...

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Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets receives Senate approval

Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets receives Senate approval

Posted: June 12, 2019

A bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, LD 805, “An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Taste Testing and Retail Sales of Liquor at...

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Gov. Mills signs Chenette’s bill to review bullying laws

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to review and overhaul Maine’s bullying laws. LD 1306,...

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Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets receives committee approval

Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets receives committee approval

Posted: May 31, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, LD 805, “An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Taste Testing and Retail Sales of...

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Sen. Chenette’s bill to ban lobbyist contributions clears Senate vote

Sen. Chenette’s bill to ban lobbyist contributions clears Senate vote

Posted: May 28, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to reduce the outside influence of money and lobbyists in politics was approved by...

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Lawrence bill to protect against hazardous substance leaks passes committee unanimously

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, LD 1720, “An Act To Amend the So-called Dig Safe Law,” received unanimous approval from the...

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Carpenter bill to protect animals receives committee approval

Posted: May 03, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, LD 1090, "An Act To Update the Criminal Animal Welfare Laws," received approval from the...

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