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Legislature unanimously advances Sen. Hickman bill to support the health of Gagetown veterans and reestablish the Gagetown Harmful Chemical Study Commission

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 14, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to finally enact LD 1640, “An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the...

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Sen. Grohoski champions new Maine law making affordable plug-in solar accessible to renters and homeowners

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 6, LD 1730, sponsored by Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, was signed into law. As amended and newly titled,...

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Sen. Anne Carney applauds funding for public defense and civil legal aid in supplemental budget

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA – Today, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, applauded the inclusion of funding to expand low-income Mainers’ access to legal...

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Sen. Tipping applauds inclusion of retirement funding for community crisis workers in supplemental budget passed by Legislature, signed by Governor

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, applauds the inclusion of funding for adding community crisis workers to Maine’s Public Employees...

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Sen. Duson applauds inclusion of sexual assault forensic kit tracking in supplemental budget passed by Legislature, signed by Governor

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, applauded the inclusion of funding for testing and tracking Sexual...

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Sen. Bailey bill to increase access to mail-order prescription drugs signed into law

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 13, a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, was signed into law. LD 2005, “An Act Regarding Mail Order Delivery...

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Legislature passes Sen. Brenner bill to develop a climate superfund

Posted: April 15, 2026

AUGUSTA – Yesterday, the Maine Senate sent a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to the Governor’s desk. LD 1870 would...

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Sen. Chip Curry bill to reduce housing construction costs signed into law

Posted: April 14, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 13, Governor Janet T. Mills signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. LD 2224, “An...

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Maine Senate sends Sen. Duson bill to strengthen privacy of Maine tenants to Governor’s desk

Posted: April 14, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 8, the Maine Senate passed LD 2176, “An Act to Safeguard Personal Information and Strengthen Tenant Rights in...

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Legislature passes Sen. Brenner bill to require insurance coverage for PFAS blood serum testing

Posted: April 14, 2026

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate passed LD 582, a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to require insurance providers to cover the...

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