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Sen. Duson applauds inclusion of sexual assault forensic kit tracking in supplemental budget passed by Legislature, signed by Governor

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, applauded the inclusion of funding for testing and tracking Sexual...

Maine Senate sends Sen. Duson bill to strengthen privacy of Maine tenants to Governor’s desk

Posted: April 14, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 8, the Maine Senate passed LD 2176, “An Act to Safeguard Personal Information and Strengthen Tenant Rights in...

Judiciary Committee supports Sen. Duson bill to bolster privacy of Maine tenants, protect against retaliation

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 20, a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, that would bolster tenant...

Bill to establish Maine Blue Economy Center clears Economic Development Committee

Posted: March 26, 2026

AUGUSTA — On March 12, the Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development voted to support a bill to establish the Blue Economy Center, a...

Sen. Duson introduces bill to bolster privacy of Maine tenants, protect against retaliation

Posted: March 16, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 11, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill that would bolster tenant privacy...

Sen. Duson shares 2026 MDOT work plan for state bridge and road projects

Posted: March 12, 2026

AUGUSTA – Today, Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland, announced the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work...

Sen. Duson introduces bill to strengthen civil liberties of Maine residents, bolster access to legal representation

Posted: February 11, 2026

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced LD 2176, “An Act to Create a Right to Judicial...

Sen. Duson introduces bill to support first-generation college students, restore funding to Upward Bound program in rural Maine

Posted: January 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, January 21, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to provide one-time funds for the...

Democratic Senate and House Leaders Affirm Support for Maine’s Somali Community, Denounce Hateful Rhetoric

Posted: December 04, 2025

AUGUSTA, ME — Maine’s Democratic House and Senate leaders today issued the following statement denouncing hateful comments by President Trump...

Sen. Duson earns perfect score from Maine AFL-CIO for voting record supporting working families

Posted: October 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — Maine Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, received a perfect score on Maine AFL-CIO’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard...