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Category: Environment and Natural Resources

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...

Gov. Mills signs into law bill championed by Sen. Carney to protect residents from harmful emissions

Posted: June 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — On June 21, a bill championed by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills. LD 163, “An Act...

Legislature passes Sen. Carney bill to establish a stronger drug take-back program

Posted: May 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, received support in the Maine House. The bill, LD 8, “An Act to Support...

Sen. Carney introduces bill to stop out-of-state waste from filling Maine’s landfills

Posted: May 18, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced a bill that would close a loophole that allows private waste processing...

Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, the Pine Tree Amendment, received bipartisan committee support. LD 489,...