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Sen. Carpenter earns high marks for voting record on environment

Posted: August 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, earned a perfect score from the Maine Conservation Voters for his votes to preserve Maine’s rich...

Sen. Louie Luchini’s bill to support restaurants receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Sen. Louie Luchini’s bill to support restaurants receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Posted: July 31, 2020

AUGUSTA – Sen. Louie Luchini, D-Ellsworth, on Friday introduced a bill to support Maine’s small restaurants and bars to the Legislature’s...

Committee unanimously supports Carpenter’s Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Committee unanimously supports Carpenter’s Veterans Bill of Rights proposal

Posted: July 31, 2020

AUGUSTA — A proposed Veterans Bill of Rights from Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, on Friday received approval from the Committee on Veterans and...

Millett takes part in “Make Medicines Work” virtual discussion on high drug costs

Millett takes part in “Make Medicines Work” virtual discussion on high drug costs

Posted: July 10, 2020

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, July 9, Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, took part in a “Make Medicines Work” virtual discussion hosted by the...

Sen. Bellows applauds court ruling protecting Mainers’ privacy online

Sen. Bellows applauds court ruling protecting Mainers’ privacy online

Posted: July 07, 2020

Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, is applauding a court ruling issued today in favor of a law she sponsored that protects Mainers’ privacy...

Treasurer Beck announces $14.4 million in new unclaimed property, Sen. Carpenter working to contact owners

Posted: July 07, 2020

AUGUSTA – Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, announced the addition of more than $14 million to Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund, and Mainers are...

Pres. Jackson, Sen. Carpenter announce funding for Aroostook veterans

Pres. Jackson, Sen. Carpenter announce funding for Aroostook veterans

Posted: July 01, 2020

AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Sen. Michael Carpenter, D-Houlton, are pleased to announce that Maine Attorney General...

Bellows law to protect internet privacy takes effect today

Bellows law to protect internet privacy takes effect today

Posted: July 01, 2020

A new law from Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to protect the privacy of internet users takes effect today. LD 946, “An Act To Protect the...

Sanborn lauds U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting reproductive rights

Sanborn lauds U.S. Supreme Court decision protecting reproductive rights

Posted: June 29, 2020

AUGUSTA — The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on Monday, June 29 striking down needless restrictions and protecting reproductive rights. Sen....

Jackson, Vitelli release statement in support of BIW workers

Jackson, Vitelli release statement in support of BIW workers

Posted: June 22, 2020

AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, and Assistant Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, released the following...