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Category: Veterans and Legal Affairs

Sen. Chenette’s bill to ban lobbyist contributions receives committee approval

Posted: March 08, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to reduce the outside influence of money in politics received approval from the...

Chipman bill to keep big money out of local politics receives committee approval

Posted: March 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, that would limit campaign contributions in local elections received committee...

Sen. Chipman to Introduce Bill to Change Campaign Financing

Posted: February 22, 2019

  AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, will introduce a bill, LD 780 “An Act to Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits.”...

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, introduced LD 254, “An Act to Clarify Liquor Label Approval and Registration Requirements” today to the...

Miramant presents bill to help increase voter participation

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, introduced a bill that aims to increase voter participation in Maine. LD 272, “An Act to Allow Voting by...

Sen. Luchini bill would establish presidential primaries in Maine

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, would establish presidential primaries in Maine. The bill — LD 245, “An Act To...

Sen. Chenette presents campaign ethics bills

Posted: January 31, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, has introduced two bills to reform campaign finance laws and limit lobbyists’ influence on state...

Government Oversight Chairman Chenette proposes ethics reform plan

Posted: January 18, 2019

Sen. Justin Chenette (second from right) with Government Oversight Committee House Chair Rep. Anne-Marie Mastraccio, D- Sanford (right), and other...

Sen. Louie Luchini to chair Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee for the 129th Maine Legislature

Posted: December 31, 2018

AUGUSTA — Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, has been appointed by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to chair the Joint Standing Committee...

RADIO ADDRESS: Respecting the will of the people, the Secretary of State and the legislative process

Posted: April 06, 2018

Government works best when all branches and office operate within their scope of power as outlined in the Maine Constitution. To me, it is...