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Sen. Carney announces $15.7M in unclaimed property, is working to contact owners

Posted: February 22, 2021

AUGUSTA – Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, announced the addition of more than $15.7 million to Maine’s Unclaimed Property Fund, and Mainers...

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

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

Posted: February 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill sponsored by Sen. Louis Luchini, D-Ellsworth, to extend regulatory provisions put in place to help restaurants and...

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Sen. Carney introduces bill to establish a stronger drug take-back program

Posted: February 17, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, introduced LD 8, “An Act to Support Collection and Proper Disposal of Unwanted...

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Sen. Miramant’s bill to expand ranked-choice voting receives public hearing

Sen. Miramant’s bill to expand ranked-choice voting receives public hearing

Posted: February 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden, on Wednesday, Feb. 10 presented a bill to expand the use of Ranked Choice Voting in Maine...

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Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to help Maine more efficiently use renewable energy sources

Sen. Lawrence introduces bill to help Maine more efficiently use renewable energy sources

Posted: February 12, 2021

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot,  introduced LD 9, “An Act To Promote Renewable Energy by Authorizing a Power-to-fuel...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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