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Sen. Claxton introduces bill to protect Mainers from surprise medical bills

Sen. Claxton introduces bill to protect Mainers from surprise medical bills

Posted: February 11, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, introduced LD 367, “An Act To Require Timely Billing for Health Care Services.” The bill...

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Sen. Maxmin introduces bill to help older and disabled Mainers in rural communities

Posted: February 10, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, introduced LD 17, “Resolve, To Provide Rural Nonmedical Transportation Services to the...

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to continue help for restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic

Sen. Luchini introduces bill to continue help for restaurants, bars hurt by pandemic

Posted: February 08, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, introduced LD 205, “An Act To Extend the Ability of Restaurants and Bars To Serve Alcohol...

Sen. Libby introduces bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers

Sen. Libby introduces bill to further improve health insurance program for retired firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: February 03, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, introduced LD 37, “An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning the Retired County and Municipal Law...

Sen. Vitelli named Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Daughtry named Assistant Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Vitelli named Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Daughtry named Assistant Senate Majority Leader

Posted: February 01, 2021

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Maine Senate Democratic Caucus elected Sen. Eloise Vitelli of Arrowsic to serve as Senate Majority Leader and Sen. Mattie...

Pres. Jackson, Sen. Vitelli thank Sen. Libby for thoughtful leadership

Pres. Jackson, Sen. Vitelli thank Sen. Libby for thoughtful leadership

Posted: January 26, 2021

President Jackson with Sen. Libby and Sen. Vitelli shortly after they were nominated to serve in leadership positions at the 2018 Senate Democratic...

Sen. Libby to step back from legislative leadership amid family, professional commitments

Sen. Libby to step back from legislative leadership amid family, professional commitments

Posted: January 26, 2021

AUGUSTA – Today, Senate Majority Leader Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, announced his plans to step down from his Senate Democratic Leadership position...

Sen. Vitelli issues statement in support of Maine’s lobster industry, applauds advocacy by Maine’s federal delegation

Sen. Vitelli issues statement in support of Maine’s lobster industry, applauds advocacy by Maine’s federal delegation

Posted: January 06, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, released a statement on Wednesday in support of Maine’s lobster industry and applauding Maine’s...

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Arford lead call for extension of student loan relief

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Arford lead call for extension of student loan relief

Posted: December 17, 2020

AUGUSTA — With the federal student loan relief program set to expire on Dec. 31, 2020, Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, and Rep. Poppy Arford,...

2020 Winter Resources Guide

2020 Winter Resources Guide

Posted: December 17, 2020

Maine winters are no joke. The frigid weather and impressive snowfall could be fleeting or last far beyond the winter months. If there is one thing...