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Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers receives unanimous initial support in the Maine Senate

Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers receives unanimous initial support in the Maine Senate

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of LD 1445, “An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable...

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Sen. Reny’s bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers receives committee approval

Sen. Reny’s bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers receives committee approval

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services voted to advance LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the...

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Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness receives bipartisan committee support

Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness receives bipartisan committee support

Posted: May 23, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity more affordable and cleaner for all Mainers. AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, a bipartisan...

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Sen. Cameron Reny, Rep. Holly Stover honor local veterans in the Maine State House

Sen. Cameron Reny, Rep. Holly Stover honor local veterans in the Maine State House

Posted: May 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 20, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, and Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, honored Vietnam War veterans from the Boothbay...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Anne Carney bill to protect and increase access to justice through civil legal assistance for persons with low incomes

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Anne Carney bill to protect and increase access to justice through civil legal assistance for persons with low incomes

Posted: May 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, a strong, bipartisan majority of the Maine Senate endorsed a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD...

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Sen. Hickman welcomes Moira O’Connor to sing the National Anthem

Sen. Hickman welcomes Moira O’Connor to sing the National Anthem

Posted: May 22, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 20, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, welcomed Moira O’Connor of Hallowell in the Maine Senate, where she sang the...

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Sen. Hickman honors veterans on the 50th anniversary of the final combat mission of the Vietnam War

Sen. Hickman honors veterans on the 50th anniversary of the final combat mission of the Vietnam War

Posted: May 21, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 20, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, honored the service of local veterans in the Vietnam War and other conflicts....

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Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age receives committee support

Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age receives committee support

Posted: May 21, 2025

This bill ensures access to health care through Medicaid or CHIP for kids from age 0 to 6. AUGUSTA — On Monday, May 19, the Legislature’s...

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Sen. Hickman, Rep. Frost honor state champion Maranacook High School Boys’ Alpine Ski Team

Sen. Hickman, Rep. Frost honor state champion Maranacook High School Boys’ Alpine Ski Team

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 14, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, and Rep. Sharon Frost, U-Belgrade, presented a legislative sentiment to the...

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Sen. Reny introduces bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Sen. Reny introduces bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 15, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill to increase the availability of child care throughout Maine by...

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