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Sen. Pierce welcomes Falmouth students to serve as Honorary Pages in the Senate

Sen. Pierce welcomes Falmouth students to serve as Honorary Pages in the Senate

Posted: June 15, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, welcomed Davida Asen and Lucia Van Tuyl to the Senate Chamber to serve as Honorary Pages...

Maine Senate enacts LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Maine Senate enacts LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Posted: June 13, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow. LD 1828 would help ensure that emergency...

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications 

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow. As amended, LD 1828 would...

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth. As amended, LD 1064,...

Sen. Pierce bill to address teacher shortage earns initial Senate approval

Sen. Pierce bill to address teacher shortage earns initial Senate approval

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill that addresses Maine’s teacher shortage. LD 1608, “An Act to...

Sen. Pierce bill to increase funding for Maine Family Planning earns initial Senate approval

Sen. Pierce bill to increase funding for Maine Family Planning earns initial Senate approval

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1478, “An Act to Improve Women's Health and Economic Security by Funding Family Planning Services,” earned the...

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Pierce bill to enhance popular Land for Maine’s Future program 

Committee unanimously backs Sen. Pierce bill to enhance popular Land for Maine’s Future program 

Posted: May 26, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee voted unanimously to support a bill to enhance...

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Committee unanimously backs Sen. LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications  

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, LD 1828, “An Act Regarding Enhanced 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points,” sponsored by Sen. David LaFountain,...

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from  industrial finfish farms

Committee backs Sen. Grohoski bill to protect Maine coastal waters from pollution from  industrial finfish farms

Posted: May 12, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

Senate enacts Sen. LaFountain bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Senate enacts Sen. LaFountain bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, that boosts fundraising efforts for local and...