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Category: Environment and Natural Resources

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: March 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced the Pine Tree Amendment, which would amend the state’s Constitution to ensure...

Sen. Carney bill to establish a stronger drug take-back program receives bipartisan support

Posted: February 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Environment and Natural Resources approved a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to require...

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

Posted: February 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced LD 8, “An Act to Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted...

Sen. Carney appointed chair of Judiciary Committee

Posted: December 14, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, has been appointed to serve as the Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary for the...

Sen. Breen earns high marks for voting record on environment

Posted: August 05, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, earned a perfect score from the Maine Conservation Voters for her votes to preserve Maine’s rich natural...

Bill to study emissions in South Portland advances in Maine Senate

Posted: March 06, 2020

AUGUSTA— On Thursday, a bill from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, received unanimous support in the Maine Senate. The bill, LD 1915,...

Bill to study emissions in South Portland receives unanimous committee approval

Posted: February 12, 2020

AUGUSTA— On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, received unanimous approval from the Environment and Natural Resources...

Republicans block initiative to fund Land for Maine’s Future

Posted: September 05, 2019

AUGUSTA —Sen. Breen, D-Falmouth, spoke on the Senate floor today to advocate for a bond proposal to fund the Land for Maine’s Future program. The...

Maine Senate approves Chenette bill to make water a public right

Posted: April 30, 2019

AUGUSTA —On Tuesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco passed unanimously in the Maine Senate. LD 1121, “An Act To Acknowledge...

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, has introduced a bill that would help restore the Penobscot River. LD 817, “An Act To Advance the...