Category: Senator Duson

New Sen. Duson law to return withheld benefits to Maine retirees with disabilities takes effect

Posted: September 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, a new law introduced by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, went into effect after being passed unanimously...

Sen. Duson celebrates grand opening of 45 Dougherty Court, Portland’s newest affordable housing development

Posted: August 20, 2025

PORTLAND — On August 20, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, joined local leaders, including Portland Mayor Mark...

Sen. Duson bill to continue efforts to develop Maine’s ocean-based “Blue Economy” sent to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, 2025, a bill to reconvene and continue the work of the Blue Economy Task Force (BETF), which focuses on centralizing and...

Senate Assistant Majority Leader Duson applauds support for sexual assault service providers in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, applauded the inclusion of her bill to support sexual assault service...

Maine Senate unanimously backs Sen. Duson bill to ensure equity and bring justice to retired Maine workers with disabilities

Posted: June 09, 2025

AUGUSTA – Last week, the Maine Senate and House unanimously supported a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson,...

Sen. Duson ocean-based economic development bill receives unanimous support on floor of the Maine Senate

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 5, 2025, a bill to continue developing a robust, future-ready state economy that utilizes our ocean resources, which support one...

Sen. Duson presents Legislative Sentiment to Portland Girl Scout Gold Award recipient

Posted: May 14, 2025

On May 13, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, welcomed Nora Hanscom of Portland and her family to the Maine Senate to...

Sen. Duson introduces bill to create statewide sexual assault examination kit tracking and inventory system

Posted: May 12, 2025

PORTLAND — On May 12, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, introduced a bill to create a statewide tracking and...

Sen. Duson celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Portland area

Posted: May 07, 2025

Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, today announced that communities in Senate District 27 have received a Community Action...

Sen. Duson bill to continue developing Maine’s heritage ocean economy earns unanimous support in committee