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Sen. Reny bill to preserve affordable housing in Maine heads to Governor’s desk

Sen. Reny bill to preserve affordable housing in Maine heads to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to send LD 554, “An Act to Encourage Resident-owned Communities and...

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Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board heads to the Governor’s desk

Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board heads to the Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate voted to send LD 697, “An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to...

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Sen. Hickman bill to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts heads to the Governor’s desk

Sen. Hickman bill to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts heads to the Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate voted to send LD 1141, “An Act to Increase the Procurement of Maine Foods by Certain State...

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Sen. Carney applauds critical funding for victims of crime in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Carney applauds critical funding for victims of crime in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, applauded the inclusion of vital funding for services that support victims of crimes,...

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Sen. Hickman applauds investment in safe, secure elections in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Hickman applauds investment in safe, secure elections in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, applauded the inclusion of funding for Maine’s elections in the biennial budget proposal passed...

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Governor signs Sen. Reny bill to establish and fund the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund

Governor signs Sen. Reny bill to establish and fund the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, June 20, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 1016, “An Act to Establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park...

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Sen. Hickman bill to strengthen Mainers’ right to food becomes law

Sen. Hickman bill to strengthen Mainers’ right to food becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Sunday, June 15, LD 124, “An Act to Protect the Right to Food,” became law without the governor’s signature. The law, sponsored...

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Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers becomes law

Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 17, LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the Supply of Child Care Services Through the Use of Contracts,” became law...

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Sen. Carney, Reps. Murphy and Warren honor life of Scarborough paramedic with legislative sentiment

Sen. Carney, Reps. Murphy and Warren honor life of Scarborough paramedic with legislative sentiment

Posted: June 18, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 10, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, and Rep. Sophie Warren, D-Scarborough,...

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Maine Senate advances Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness with bipartisan support

Maine Senate advances Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness with bipartisan support

Posted: June 18, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity cleaner and more affordable for all Mainers. AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 16, in a bipartisan...

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