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Equal Rights Amendment earns two-thirds support in Maine Senate

Equal Rights Amendment earns two-thirds support in Maine Senate

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA — A Maine Equal Rights Amendment, which would codify in the state’s Constitution equal protection under the law regardless of gender,...

Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Senate Democrats unanimously defeat bill that would undermine workers’ rights

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—All Democratic members of the Maine Senate voted against legislation from Rep. Larry Lockman, R-Bradley, that would undercut the ability of...

Jackson introduces legislation to help keep nursing homes open

Jackson introduces legislation to help keep nursing homes open

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would help nursing homes remain open and continue to operate, received a...

Senate approves Jackson bill to improve property tax relief for vets

Senate approves Jackson bill to improve property tax relief for vets

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would provide property tax relief to...

Lawrence bill to protect against hazardous substance leaks passes committee unanimously

Posted: May 23, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, LD 1720, “An Act To Amend the So-called Dig Safe Law,” received unanimous approval from the...

Committee unanimously OKs Libby bill to protect health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Committee unanimously OKs Libby bill to protect health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: May 23, 2019

Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to protect the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal Firefighters Health...

Committee approves Libby bill to spur development of cooperatives and employee-owned businesses

Committee approves Libby bill to spur development of cooperatives and employee-owned businesses

Posted: May 23, 2019

Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to incentivize and assist with the development of cooperatives and employee-owned businesses was...

Senate approves Vitelli bill to put more local food in Maine schools

Senate approves Vitelli bill to put more local food in Maine schools

Posted: May 22, 2019

On Tuesday the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of legislation from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to increase the amount of local food...

Senate approves Libby bill to reduce lead poisoning rates

Senate approves Libby bill to reduce lead poisoning rates

Posted: May 22, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would reduce lead poisoning rates among Maine children. LD 1116 “An Act To Strengthen the Lead...

Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support the construction of Washburn potato processing plant

Committee unanimously approves Jackson bill to support the construction of Washburn potato processing plant

Posted: May 21, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Taxation Committee unanimously approved a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow a potato...