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Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to improve PAC finance laws

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to improve PAC finance laws

Posted: May 06, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced a bill to improve Maine’s laws regarding spending by political action...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to increase penalty for sex trafficking children

Posted: May 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to increase the penalty for sex trafficking children 14 years old and...

Committee gives bipartisan support to Sen. Deschambault bill to help prevent domestic violence in Maine

Posted: May 05, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, to provide funding to domestic violence prevention services...

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to set standards for vanity license plates

Sen. Diamond introduces bill to set standards for vanity license plates

Posted: May 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to strengthen the standards Maine’s Secretary of State uses to issue...

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to ensure wind energy projects don’t harm Maine working waters

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to ensure wind energy projects don’t harm Maine working waters

Posted: May 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced a bill to propose a moratorium on wind energy projects in state waters, to help...

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to update and improve Maine’s unemployment insurance program

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to update and improve Maine’s unemployment insurance program

Posted: May 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would improve Maine’s unemployment insurance system. LD 1564, “An...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to renovate and repair Maine National Guard facilities

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to renovate and repair Maine National Guard facilities

Posted: May 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 27, Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced a bill to fund renovations at Maine National Guard Readiness Centers....

Committee supports Sen. Bailey bill to prevent housing and employment discrimination against domestic violence victims

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to prevent housing and employment discrimination against domestic violence...

Committee approves Sen. Curry bill to study workforce development needs in Waldo County

Committee approves Sen. Curry bill to study workforce development needs in Waldo County

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee passed a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, to study...

Senate passes Sen. Deschambault bill to create public registry of AEDs

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, to create a registry of automated...