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Sen. Lawrence bill to boost veteran retirement benefits passes Senate with unanimous support

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, was passed by the Maine Senate with a unanimous, bipartisan vote. The bill, LD...

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Senate enacts Sen. Bailey bill to help towns support veterans by easing property tax burden

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. The bill, LD 191, “An Act To Permit...

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Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to create semi-open primaries in Maine

Committee approves Sen. Maxmin bill to create semi-open primaries in Maine

Posted: May 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, that would create semi-open primaries in Maine was approved by the...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Daughtry bill to study impacts of student debt on Maine college graduates

Committee unanimously supports Sen. Daughtry bill to study impacts of student debt on Maine college graduates

Posted: May 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry,...

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Senate approves Sen. Vitelli bill to help schools purchase more food from local farms and producers

Senate approves Sen. Vitelli bill to help schools purchase more food from local farms and producers

Posted: May 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help public schools purchase more fresh, healthy food...

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Senate passes Sen. Curry bill to help veterans and their families

Senate passes Sen. Curry bill to help veterans and their families

Posted: May 21, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to help Maine veterans and service members and...

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Senate passes Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care

Senate passes Sen. Carney bill to help new mothers access health care

Posted: May 20, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to help more Maine mothers access...

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Legislature enacts Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine theaters

Legislature enacts Sen. Luchini bill to support Maine theaters

Posted: May 20, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Legislature enacted a bill from Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to support Maine theaters and performing arts...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to help more Mainers access tax help

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to help more Mainers access tax help

Posted: May 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help more Mainers get the most out of their tax return by providing...

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Legislature passes Sen. Carney bill to establish a stronger drug take-back program

Posted: May 19, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, received support in the Maine House. The bill, LD 8, “An Act to Support...

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