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Sen. Reny bill to honor voters’ will by expanding ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and legislative elections receives positive committee vote

Sen. Reny bill to honor voters’ will by expanding ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and legislative elections receives positive committee vote

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 24, the Joint Standing Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs voted to advance LD 1666, “An Act to Include in the...

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Senator Craig Hickman introduces bipartisan bill to increase transparency in executive branch lobbying and attempts to influence agency rulemaking

Senator Craig Hickman introduces bipartisan bill to increase transparency in executive branch lobbying and attempts to influence agency rulemaking

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 28, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced bipartisan legislation to provide greater transparency about lobbying...

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Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy Middle School student to the Maine Senate

Sen. Bailey welcomes Thornton Academy Middle School student to the Maine Senate

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA ­­— On Tuesday, April 29, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, welcomed Thornton Academy Middle School student Annika Hedlund, as well as her...

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Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill, protect residents from PFAS contamination

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill, protect residents from PFAS contamination

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 28, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced two bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill and...

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Maine Legislature honors state’s Franco-American culture and heritage, affirms ties with Canada

Maine Legislature honors state’s Franco-American culture and heritage, affirms ties with Canada

Posted: April 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 24, the Maine Legislature hosted “Franco-American Day,” a day to recognize the contributions of Franco-Americans...

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Sen. Carney bill to invest in rebuilding coastal infrastructure at Fort Preble and the Southern Maine Community College campus receives initial support in Maine Senate

Sen. Carney bill to invest in rebuilding coastal infrastructure at Fort Preble and the Southern Maine Community College campus receives initial support in Maine Senate

Posted: April 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 22, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to repair Fort Preble...

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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to preserve affordable rental prices, protect renters and tenants from steep increases in rent

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to preserve affordable rental prices, protect renters and tenants from steep increases in rent

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, April 25, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill to help municipalities preserve affordable rental prices for renters...

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Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, fully invest in Maine students

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, fully invest in Maine students

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 24, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced two bills to fully fund the University of Maine System after decades of...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to lower costs for veterans’ organizations in Maine

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to lower costs for veterans’ organizations in Maine

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, April 11, Gov. Mills signed a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, to lower costs for veterans’ organizations in...

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Senator Craig Hickman’s bipartisan bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine receives overwhelming committee support

Senator Craig Hickman’s bipartisan bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine receives overwhelming committee support

Posted: April 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 23, the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted overwhelmingly to advance LD 1343, “An Act...

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