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Legislature votes in favor of Sen. Deschambault’s bills to recognize parts of Maine’s heritage

Posted: March 31, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of two bills from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, to recognize parts of Maine’s...

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Sen. Deschambault introduces bills to recognize parts of Maine’s heritage

Posted: February 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, introduced LD 266, “An Act To Create the Maine Lighthouse Trust Registration...

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Senator Chipman appointed chair of Taxation Committee

Posted: December 16, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, has been appointed to serve as Senate chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation for the 130th...

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Vitelli introduces bill to support Maine lobstering industry

Posted: January 29, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, on Tuesday introduced a bill to support the Maine lobstering industry. LD 1987, “Resolve, To Exempt...

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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...

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Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: March 06, 2019

AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work...

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Sen. Chipman Introduces Bill to Improve Public Transit Safety

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, introduced a bill, LD 458 “An Act to Require Motorists to Yield to Transit Buses.” The public...

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Sen. Chipman to chair Taxation Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: January 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee on...

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RADIO ADDRESS: Construction season highlights the need to pass critical infrastructure bonds

Posted: May 17, 2018

In Maine, our roads, bridges, ports and waterways are what connect our cities, towns and communities to one another, from along the coast to the...

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Work plan for state bridge and road projects unveiled

Posted: January 23, 2018

AUGUSTA – Sen. Geoff Gratwick, D-Bangor, is pleased to announce the details of Maine’s three-year transportation infrastructure work plan, and...

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