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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...

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...