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Sen. Deschambault introduces bill to commemorate Franco-American history

Sen. Deschambault introduces bill to commemorate Franco-American history

Posted: January 28, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, introduced a bill to mark the trail that the Marquis de Lafayette took when he visited Maine on...

Libby introduces bill to protect local independent pharmacies

Libby introduces bill to protect local independent pharmacies

Posted: January 23, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, on Thursday introduced a bill that would protect Maine’s local independent pharmacies and improve cost...

Libby introduces bill to help homeless, foster children in Maine earn high school diplomas

Libby introduces bill to help homeless, foster children in Maine earn high school diplomas

Posted: January 23, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, on Wednesday introduced a bill that would help more homeless youth and youth in foster care earn a high...

Vitelli, AARP Maine present bill to help more workers plan and save for retirement

Vitelli, AARP Maine present bill to help more workers plan and save for retirement

Posted: January 23, 2020

Assistant Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, was joined by representatives of AARP Maine and a national expert for a press...

Bellows bill would encourage further broadband coverage in Maine

Bellows bill would encourage further broadband coverage in Maine

Posted: January 21, 2020

A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, would encourage further development of broadband coverage in Maine. LD 1563, “An Act To...

Bellows bill prompts unanimous Committee support for new speech language pathologist rules

Bellows bill prompts unanimous Committee support for new speech language pathologist rules

Posted: January 21, 2020

Thanks to a bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to help ensure Maine students are able to access the speech language therapy...

Jackson, Chenette release statement on anniversary of Citizens United

Posted: January 21, 2020

AUGUSTA — Tuesday marked the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, which...

Sen. Lawrence to focus on protecting natural resources and expanding access to affordable health care this session

Posted: January 08, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, returned to Augusta on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 129th...

Sen. Deschambault to focus on affordable health care and Maine students in the new session

Posted: January 08, 2020

AUGUSTA — Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, returned to Augusta on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the...

Energy storage commission chaired by Vitelli releases report

Energy storage commission chaired by Vitelli releases report

Posted: January 07, 2020

AUGUSTA — A commission studying the potential for energy storage projects in Maine, which was chaired by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, has...