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Sen. Mark Lawrence hosts Kittery student shadow at the State House

Sen. Mark Lawrence hosts Kittery student shadow at the State House

Posted: April 17, 2025

On April 17, 2025, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, hosted Oliver Marple of Kittery, a senior at Traip Academy, at the Maine State House. Oliver was...

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to increase pay for statewide sexual assault survivor advocates

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to increase pay for statewide sexual assault survivor advocates

Posted: April 12, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 10, 2025, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee voted unanimously in support of LD 117, Senate Assistant...

Sen. Pierce introduces bond bill to support the trusted affordable and low-income housing programs

Sen. Pierce introduces bond bill to support the trusted affordable and low-income housing programs

Posted: April 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 9, 2025, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to authorize a $100 million bond to...

Sen. Duson shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Sen. Duson shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: April 09, 2025

AUGUSTA – On April 9, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, announced the details of Maine’s three-year...

Sen. Lawrence bill to lower costs for water utility ratepayers receives backing of key committee

Sen. Lawrence bill to lower costs for water utility ratepayers receives backing of key committee

Posted: April 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — Last month, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to lower costs for water utility ratepayers received the support of a...

Sen. Duson presents key legislation to increase pay for statewide sexual assault survivor advocates

Sen. Duson presents key legislation to increase pay for statewide sexual assault survivor advocates

Posted: March 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On March 20, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to increase the base pay for advocates...

Sen. Duson presents key legislation to reestablish and continue the work of the Blue Economy Task Force

Sen. Duson presents key legislation to reestablish and continue the work of the Blue Economy Task Force

Posted: March 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On March 27, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to reestablish and continue the...

Sen. Duson receives She Empowers award from the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Sen. Duson receives She Empowers award from the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Posted: March 20, 2025

PORTLAND — On March 19, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, received the She Empowers award at the WE...

Sen. Mark Lawrence shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Sen. Mark Lawrence shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 19, 2025

AUGUSTA – On March 19, 2025, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, announced the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan,...

Sen. Pierce shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Sen. Pierce shares 2025 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — On March 14, 2025, Maine Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, announced the details of Maine’s three-year...