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Category: Judiciary

Valentino's bill to modernize York County courts receives broad support

Posted: February 24, 2016

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Linda Valentino, D-Saco, would greenlight construction of a new courthouse in York County, designed to meet the needs of...

Diamond's bill would help rape victims sever their attackers parental rights

Posted: February 24, 2016

AUGUSTA — Advocates for Maine women and victims of sexual assault voiced their support Wednesday for a proposal in the Maine Legislature that would...

MAINE SENATE DEFEATS ABORTION “TRAP” BILL

Posted: June 12, 2015

GOP sponsored measure attempted to restrict safe, legal abortions   AUGUSTA - A measure that attempts to restrict access to safe, legal abortion...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE REDUCING BARRIERS FOR REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE

Posted: May 27, 2015

AUGUSTA – A measure that would reduce barriers to reporting suspected child abuse was enacted in the Maine State Senate today. The measure, LD...

UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE SUPPORT FOR MEASURE ADDRESSING ABANDONED PROPERTY BLIGHT

Posted: May 20, 2015

Municipalities given tools and recourse when dealing with derelict properties AUGUSTA –A measure that would enable local municipalities to address...

SENATE ENACTS MEASURE BANNING UNSOLICITED LOAN CHECKS

Posted: April 28, 2015

“Live” checks: Bad deal that preys on elderly   AUGUSTA -  A measure that prohibits financial institutions and creditors from mailing...

MEASURE ADDRESSES ABANDONED PROPERTY BLIGHT

Posted: April 24, 2015

Municipalities given tools and recourse when dealing with derelict properties AUGUSTA –A measure that would enable local municipalities to...

MEASURE TO EXCLUDE LOW-LEVEL CRIMES FROM CRIMINAL RECORDS RECEIVES SUPPORT

Posted: April 01, 2015

Theft crimes committed by a person under 21 may be excluded from criminal records AUGUSTA -  A measure that would limit the dissemination of...

MEASURE AIMS TO BARRIERS WHEN REPORTING SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE

Posted: March 31, 2015

Current law is failing Maine children AUGUSTA – A measure to reduce barriers when reporting suspected child abuse received compelling and broad...

MAINE SENATE RECONVENES FOR 51 LEPAGE NOMINATIONS

Posted: September 23, 2014

Public hearings to start this week AUGUSTA--The Maine Senate will reconvene on Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00 a.m. to vote on Governor Paul...