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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Westbrook Legislative Delegation celebrates National School Lunch Week, serves lunch at Westbrook High School

Posted: October 17, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Friday, Oct. 17, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland; Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, and Rep. Sue Salisbury,...

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Senators Duson, Nangle announce upcoming Westbrook Community Office Hours

Posted: October 16, 2025

WESTBROOK — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, and Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, today announced upcoming Constituent Office...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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