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Category: Labor and Housing

Maine Senate passes Sen. Claxton bill to protect rights of public employees

Posted: June 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate passed a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn. LD 824, “An Act To Extend the Protections Provided to...

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Committee gives strong support to Sen. Daughtry bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Posted: May 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Committee on Labor and Housing passed a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, that would create...

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Advocates share praise, support for paid family medical leave bill sponsored by Sen. Daughtry

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced LD 1559, “Resolve, To Create the Commission To Develop a Paid Family and...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to help create statewide paid family medical leave policy

Posted: May 07, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, on Friday introduced a bill that would create a commission to study the best way to implement a paid...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to update and improve Maine’s unemployment insurance program

Posted: May 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would improve Maine’s unemployment insurance system. LD 1564, “An...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to improve sustainable housing options for Maine families

Posted: April 16, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would improve the variety of sustainable housing options in Maine. LD...

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Committee supports Sen. Lawrence bill to boost veteran retirement benefits

Posted: April 15, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to allow...

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Sen. Lawrence introduces legislation to boost veteran retirement benefits

Posted: March 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced LD 956, “An Act To Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the...

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Sen. Vitelli bill to revive entrepreneurship program receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Posted: March 29, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Friday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to restart an entrepreneurship program for unemployed Mainers was...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to revive entrepreneurship program

Posted: March 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to restart an entrepreneurship program for unemployed Mainers. LD 594,...

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