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Category: Environment and Natural Resources

Sen. Reny’s “Maine Yankee” bill is signed into law

Posted: October 21, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 2, Gov. Janet Mills signed legislation into law that would prohibit Maine Yankee from...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nangle bill to protect local water resources

Posted: May 14, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Gov. Janet Mills held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation sponsored by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham. LD 2101, “An Act...

Bill to continue phase out of PFAS-contaminated products receives committee support

Posted: March 21, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of LD 1537, “An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the...

Sen. Ingwersen, Rep. Gramlich release statements on bill to continue phase-out of PFAS-contaminated products

Posted: March 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, March 7, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard from advocates, industry groups and state...

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,...

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,...

Sen. Carney testifies in support of bill to regulate emissions of oil tanks in South Portland

Posted: February 13, 2023

AUGUSTA — Last week, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, testified in favor of proposed rules from the Department of Environmental Protection...

Brenner bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance signed into law

Posted: March 24, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, March 16, a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. The bill, LD 1809,...

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to help coastal homeowners afford flood insurance

Posted: January 11, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill that will help owners of property near a body of water afford flood...

Sen. Libby earns perfect score for voting record on environment and natural resources

Posted: October 29, 2021

AUGUSTA – Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, earned a perfect score from the Maine Conservation Voters for his votes this session to preserve Maine’s...