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Category: Labor and Housing

Sen. Hickman appointed to chair Labor and Housing Committee

Posted: March 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash has appointed Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, to serve as Senate Chair of the Legislature’s...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to help self-employed Mainers and independent contractors

Posted: March 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to help self-employed workers and independent contractors in Maine by...

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Libby bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters, law enforcement officers

Posted: February 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, received unanimous, bipartisan support of the Legislature’s Committee...

Sen. Libby introduces bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: February 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, introduced LD 37, “An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Retired County and Municipal Law...

Sen. Miramant appointed chair of Marine Resources Committee

Posted: December 16, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, has been appointed to serve as Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources for the...

Sen. Bellows releases statement following Labor committee meeting

Posted: June 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee met on Thursday for a briefing on rental relief and housing security from the Maine...

Millett’s earned paid time off bill receives unanimous support in initial Senate votes

Posted: May 07, 2019

AUGUSTA— The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would create a statewide earned paid...

Jackson presents legislation to allow loggers, haulers the right to form a cooperative

Posted: April 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow loggers and wood haulers to form cooperatives and demand better...

Legislature passes bill to promote pay equality on National Equal Pay Day

Posted: April 02, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to promote pay equality on Monday,...

Breen bill to promote pay equality receives committee approval

Posted: February 26, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to promote pay equality in Maine received approval from the Legislature’s...