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Category: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Sen. Duson named to Veterans and Legal Affairs, Government Oversight Committees for the 132nd Maine Legislature  

Posted: December 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, has been appointed by Senate President Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to serve...

Senate enacts Sen. LaFountain bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Posted: May 11, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow, that boosts fundraising efforts for local and...

Committee unanimously supports Sen. LaFountain bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and nonprofits

Posted: March 07, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Friday, March 3, Sen. Dave LaFountain’s bill, LD 147 “An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be Raised for a...

Sen. LaFountain introduces bill to boost fundraising efforts for local charities and non-profits

Posted: February 06, 2023

AUGUSTA ­­— On Monday, Jan. 30, Sen. Dave LaFountain (D-Winslow) introduced LD 147, “An Act to Increase the Amount of Money Allowed to Be...

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Hickman bill to protect Maine cannabis caregivers and patients

Posted: February 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Jan. 30, the Legislature’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman,...

Sen. Hickman introduces legislation to grant Indigenous people free access to Maine state parks

Posted: January 26, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced a bill to grant Indigenous people free access to Maine’s state parks. The...

Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers

Posted: February 15, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers was approved by the...

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers

Posted: February 07, 2022

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced a bill to support Maine’s small medical marijuana caregivers. LD 1784, “An Act...

Sen. Luchini, Secretary Bellows introduce bill to increase voting access

Posted: January 12, 2022

AUGUSTA — The Department of Secretary of State and Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, proposed several changes to Maine’s election law to increase...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to permanently give restaurants, bars and distilleries the ability to sell alcohol to-go

Posted: January 11, 2022

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced a bill to support Maine’s hospitality industry by permanently allowing bars,...