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Sen. Lawrence introduces legislation to boost veteran retirement benefits

Posted: March 30, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, introduced LD 956, “An Act To Amend the Eligibility Criteria for Creditable Service in the...

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Committee approves Sen. Miramant bill to expand ranked-choice voting

Committee approves Sen. Miramant bill to expand ranked-choice voting

Posted: March 29, 2021

AUGUSTA — On March 26, the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee approved a bill from Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, to expand the...

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Sen. Vitelli bill to revive entrepreneurship program receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Sen. Vitelli bill to revive entrepreneurship program receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Posted: March 29, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Friday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to restart an entrepreneurship program for unemployed Mainers was...

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Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry release statements in response to a lawmaker’s use of an offensive and inappropriate Zoom background

Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry release statements in response to a lawmaker’s use of an offensive and inappropriate Zoom background

Posted: March 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — During a virtual meeting of the Legislature’s Taxation Committee on Wednesday, March 24, Rep. Bruce Bickford’s Zoom background...

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Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Sen. Daughtry introduces bill to provide transparency about pesticides used at schools

Posted: March 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, introduced a bill to improve transparency about what pesticides are being used on school...

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Committee unanimously approves Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Committee unanimously approves Sen. Libby bill to support affordable housing, preservation of historic downtowns

Posted: March 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Legislature’s Taxation Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to support affordable...

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

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

Posted: March 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to help public schools purchase fresh, healthy food from local farms...

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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to revive entrepreneurship program

Posted: March 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill to restart an entrepreneurship program for unemployed Mainers. LD 594,...

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Sen. Diamond introduces bill to protect Maine children from sexual abuse

Posted: March 24, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, introduced a bill to help the Maine State Police protect Maine children from sexual abuse. LD...

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Sen. Bailey introduces legislation to help towns support veterans

Sen. Bailey introduces legislation to help towns support veterans

Posted: March 18, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced LD 191, “An Act To Permit Municipalities To Provide Assistance to Veterans in...

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