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Claxton bill to Convene Task Force on Long-term Acute Care receives committee support

Claxton bill to Convene Task Force on Long-term Acute Care receives committee support

Posted: May 08, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation by Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, LD 439 “Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Health and Human Services To Convene a Task...

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Libby bills would protect and strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Libby bills would protect and strengthen health insurance and retirement fund for firefighters and law enforcement officers

Posted: May 08, 2019

Bills from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to protect and strengthen the Retired County and Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Municipal...

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Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill receives unanimous support in committee

Jackson “Hire American/Hire Maine” bill receives unanimous support in committee

Posted: May 08, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to create a “Hire American” tax credit for companies that prioritize the...

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Senate approves Jackson’s bill to address hunger by supporting local farms

Senate approves Jackson’s bill to address hunger by supporting local farms

Posted: May 08, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to bolster hunger relief efforts and...

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Senate unanimously supports Vitelli bill to increase accountability of for-profit colleges

Senate unanimously supports Vitelli bill to increase accountability of for-profit colleges

Posted: May 08, 2019

A bill introduced by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to ensure that for-profit colleges operating in Maine meet basic education standards was...

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Sen. Chipman bill to address campaign financing is signed by Gov. Mill

Sen. Chipman bill to address campaign financing is signed by Gov. Mill

Posted: May 08, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, LD 780 “An Act to Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits” was signed into law...

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Chipman bill to make public transit more accessible

Chipman bill to make public transit more accessible

Posted: May 08, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, LD 1166, “An Act To Require Public Transit To Be Accessible to Blind or Visually...

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Senate Democrats’ prescription drug package receives bipartisan support in Committee

Senate Democrats’ prescription drug package receives bipartisan support in Committee

Posted: May 07, 2019

AUGUSTA—A suite of prescription drug reform bills from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, Senate Majority Leader Eloise Vitelli,...

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Committee supports Libby bill to increase number of high-quality teachers in high-need schools

Committee supports Libby bill to increase number of high-quality teachers in high-need schools

Posted: May 07, 2019

Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, to increase the number of high-quality teachers in high-need school districts was endorsed in the...

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Millett’s earned paid time off bill receives unanimous support in initial Senate votes

Millett’s earned paid time off bill receives unanimous support in initial Senate votes

Posted: May 07, 2019

AUGUSTA— The Maine Senate unanimously approved legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would create a statewide earned paid...

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