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Category: Appropriations and Financial Affairs

Sen. Duson bill to continue efforts to develop Maine’s ocean-based “Blue Economy” sent to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, 2025, a bill to reconvene and continue the work of the Blue Economy Task Force (BETF), which focuses on centralizing and...

Senate Assistant Majority Leader Duson applauds support for sexual assault service providers in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, applauded the inclusion of her bill to support sexual assault service...

Sen. Pierce introduces bond bill to invest in University of Maine System infrastructure, strengthen Maine’s economic future

Posted: April 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 17, 2025, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to authorize a $100 million general obligation...

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. Pierce celebrates signing of bill to authorize Research and Development Bond

Posted: May 10, 2024

AUGUSTA ­­— On Friday, May 10, a bill sponsored by Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, was ceremoniously signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD...

Sen. Pierce introduces bill to authorize bond for Research and Development 

Posted: April 24, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— Today, Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, introduced a bill to authorize a bond to invest in research and development. LD 416, “An...

Supplemental budget clears committee with unanimous approval

Posted: February 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – Tonight, the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee unanimously approved a supplemental budget that includes no...

Senate Majority Leaders Vitelli, Daughtry release statements on budget proposal

Posted: January 11, 2023

GUSTA – Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, released statements...

Sen. Breen comments on the Mills Administration’s announcement of new LMF projects

Posted: January 26, 2022

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, reacted on Wednesday to Gov. Janet Mills’ announcement of five new Land for Maine’s Future (LMF)...

Sens. Bailey, Rafferty celebrate the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Posted: December 20, 2021

AUGUSTA – Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, celebrated the Senior Property Tax Deferral Program this week. On Wednesday, Dec. 15 the program’s...