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Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Maxmin bill to bring recovery resources to more parts of Maine

Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Maxmin bill to bring recovery resources to more parts of Maine

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Health and Human Services Committee passed a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to expand...

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Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to safeguard taxpayer dollars from bad privatization schemes

Sen. Baldacci introduces bill to safeguard taxpayer dollars from bad privatization schemes

Posted: April 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, introduced a bill to safeguard taxpayer dollars by tightening requirements on privatization of...

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Senate passes Sen. Bailey bill to help towns support veterans

Senate passes Sen. Bailey bill to help towns support veterans

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to allow municipalities to opt-in to a program...

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Senate unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to revive entrepreneurship program

Senate unanimously supports Sen. Vitelli bill to revive entrepreneurship program

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Senate voted unanimously to support a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to restart an entrepreneurship...

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Senate passes Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Senate passes Sen. Maxmin bill to help conserve the Frances Perkins Homestead

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Senate approved a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to allocate funding to help conserve the Frances Perkins...

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Sen. Curry introduces bill to ensure better housing services for seniors and Mainers with disabilities

Sen. Curry introduces bill to ensure better housing services for seniors and Mainers with disabilities

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to provide more housing resources for Maine seniors and people with...

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Senate supports Sen. Brenner bill to to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Senate supports Sen. Brenner bill to to provide Mainers free assistance with health insurance

Posted: April 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in support of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to maintain Maine’s health insurance...

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Senate gives support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Senate gives support to Sen. Maxmin’s Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of the Pine Tree Amendment, sponsored by Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro. LD 489,...

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Senate passes Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Senate passes Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to support affordable housing and preserve...

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Senate unanimously supports Claxton bill to bolster Meals on Wheels programs

Senate unanimously supports Claxton bill to bolster Meals on Wheels programs

Posted: April 28, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn. The bill, LD 485, “An Act To Continue...

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