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Sen. Diamond releases statement on fine amount for new distracted driving law taking effect today

Posted: September 19, 2019

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Judicial Branch Violations Bureau released the fine amount for drivers violating Maine’s new “hands-free”...

Sen. Diamond releases statement on the sentencing of Julio Carrillo, convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of Marissa Kennedy

Posted: August 28, 2019

AUGUSTA – At a hearing at the Waldo County Judicial Center in Belfast on Wednesday, Superior Court Justice Robert Murray sentenced Julio Carrillo...

Sen. Diamond votes to send investments in transportation to Maine voters for approval

Posted: August 26, 2019

AUGUSTA —Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, joined colleagues in the Legislature to send a transportation bond proposal to Maine voters for their...

Sen. Diamond earns perfect attendance record in 2019 legislative session

Posted: July 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, earned a perfect attendance and voting record during the recently concluded legislative session. He is one...

Sen. Diamond appointed to serve on Blue Ribbon Commission To Study and Recommend Funding Solutions for the State's Transportation Systems

Posted: July 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, has been appointed to serve as chair of the Legislature’s Blue Ribbon Commission To Study and Recommend...

Sen. Diamond releases statement on the sentencing of Shawna Gatto, convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of Kendall Chick

Posted: June 25, 2019

AUGUSTA – At a hearing at the Lincoln County Superior Court on Tuesday morning, Justice William Stokes sentenced Shawna Gatto of Wiscasset to 50...

Maine Senate unanimously passes Highway Fund budget

Posted: June 18, 2019

AUGUSTA —On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed the 2020 – 2021 Highway Fund budget. The budget allocates $688 million over two years...

‘CBS This Morning’ segment highlights Sen. Diamond’s efforts to protect Maine children

Posted: June 14, 2019

AUGUSTA – In a segment that aired Friday morning, the nationally syndicated program ‘CBS This Morning’ highlighted efforts by Sen. Bill...

Diamond bill to help underage sex trafficking victims becomes law

Posted: May 24, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, became law on Sunday, May 19, 2019. The bill, LD 548, “An Act To Prohibit a Person...

Senate Democrats introduce bills to keep Mainers safe from distracted driving

Posted: April 16, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, and Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, presented bills that would ban the use of hand-held electronic devices...