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Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to help more Mainers access tax assistance

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to help more Mainers...

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Committee unanimously passes Sen. Curry bill to encourage apprenticeship programs

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Curry bill to encourage apprenticeship programs

Posted: May 27, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would provide...

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Committee unanimously supports Sen. Bailey bill to help seniors and certain people with disabilities defer their property taxes

Posted: May 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that allows Maine to pay the property taxes for those who qualify and...

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Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Committee unanimously passes Sen. Vitelli bill to increase protections for private student loan borrowers and cosigners

Posted: May 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Eloise...

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Sen. Claxton introduces bill to help Mainers in need access medications at affordable costs

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to help Mainers in need access medications at affordable costs

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 20, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced a bill that would create a medication donation and re-dispensing program in...

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Committee unanimously approves Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Maxmin bill to improve PAC finance laws

Posted: May 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs passed a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to improve...

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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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