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Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Sen. Vitelli introduces bill to improve power grid reliability and use of renewable energy in Maine

Posted: March 09, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, introduced a bill that would improve the reliability of Maine’s power grid and use of...

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Sen. Maxmin introduces Pine Tree Amendment to ensure the right to a healthy environment

Posted: March 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced the Pine Tree Amendment, which would amend the state’s Constitution to ensure...

Supplemental budget clears committee

Supplemental budget clears committee

Posted: March 05, 2021

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee approved a supplemental budget that supports Maine workers and small...

Sen. Miramant bill to support Maine’s lobster industry receives bipartisan support

Sen. Miramant bill to support Maine’s lobster industry receives bipartisan support

Posted: March 04, 2021

AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Committee on Marine Resources approved a bill from Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, to support Maine’s lobster...

Sen. Luchini bill to help Maine liquor manufacturers grow their market receives bipartisan support

Sen. Luchini bill to help Maine liquor manufacturers grow their market receives bipartisan support

Posted: March 03, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to allow Maine manufacturers of alcohol to sell directly to...

Sen. Curry introduces bill to help self-employed Mainers and independent contractors

Sen. Curry introduces bill to help self-employed Mainers and independent contractors

Posted: March 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to help self-employed workers and independent contractors in Maine by...

Sens. Curry, Rafferty sponsor bill to help service members, veterans and their families

Sens. Curry, Rafferty sponsor bill to help service members, veterans and their families

Posted: March 02, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill to help military service members, veterans and their families who live in Maine on...

Sen. Dill introduces legislation to make Maine’s online burn permit system free to use

Sen. Dill introduces legislation to make Maine’s online burn permit system free to use

Posted: February 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, introduced legislation to make Maine’s online burn permit system free to use. LD 268, “An...

Senator Chipman introduces bill to support Central Labor Councils

Senator Chipman introduces bill to support Central Labor Councils

Posted: February 25, 2021

AUGUSTA — Senator Ben Chipman, D-Portland, on Tuesday introduced a bill to extend a property tax exemption to Central Labor Councils. LD 198,...

Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

Sens. Carney, Brenner sponsor bills to protect and support young families in Maine

Posted: February 24, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced two bills to help support and protect young families in Maine. LD 372,...