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New laws championed by Sen. Chenette take effect today

Posted: June 16, 2020

AUGUSTA — The campaign finance legislative package sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, takes effect today, June 16.  The bills...

Sen. Bellows releases statement following Labor committee meeting

Sen. Bellows releases statement following Labor committee meeting

Posted: June 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – The Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee met on Thursday for a briefing on rental relief and housing security from the Maine...

Sen. Breen and the Legislature's budget committee propose relief for restaurants and hungry Mainers

Sen. Breen and the Legislature's budget committee propose relief for restaurants and hungry Mainers

Posted: May 29, 2020

AUGUSTA – During the Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee (AFA) meeting today, Senate Chair Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth,...

In Midst of COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Moody's and S&P Affirm Maine's Stable Bond Rating

In Midst of COVID-19 Economic Crisis, Moody's and S&P Affirm Maine's Stable Bond Rating

Posted: May 28, 2020

Governor Janet Mills and State Treasurer Henry Beck announced today that Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poors Global Ratings...

Sen. Carpenter appointed to Economic Recovery Committee

Sen. Carpenter appointed to Economic Recovery Committee

Posted: May 13, 2020

The committee will hold its first meeting virtually on Friday at 8:00 a.m.  AUGUSTA – Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has...

Jackson, Carpenter call for continued support for Maine farmers

Posted: May 04, 2020

AUGUSTA – Earlier today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that it would now be accepting for COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster...

COVID-19 Response & Resources

COVID-19 Response & Resources

Posted: April 22, 2020

We hope you and your family are well despite these challenging times. With the situation rapidly changing, we wanted to make sure there was one...

Chenette bill to improve campaign finance ethics signed into law

Posted: March 24, 2020

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to improve campaign finance ethics was signed into law by Gov. Janet Mills on March...

Sen. Carpenter bill to boost tiny homes industry in Maine signed into law

Sen. Carpenter bill to boost tiny homes industry in Maine signed into law

Posted: March 20, 2020

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, to authorize tiny homes to be bought, sold and transported in the state of Maine, was signed...

Democratic delegation from southern York County joins bipartisan effort to support Mainers during coronavirus pandemic

Posted: March 18, 2020

AUGUSTA — The Legislative delegation from southern York County voted in favor of a number of bills Tuesday that will help support Maine people and...