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Senate unanimously supports Millett bill to inform public of local air contamination

Senate unanimously supports Millett bill to inform public of local air contamination

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, was supported unanimously in the Maine Senate on Tuesday. LD 1706, “An Act to Ensure...

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Libby bill to establish ABLE accounts in Maine receives unanimous Senate approval

Libby bill to establish ABLE accounts in Maine receives unanimous Senate approval

Posted: June 04, 2019

Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, LD 1637, “An Act To Prevent Medicaid Payment from a Savings Account Established under the Federal...

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Senate unanimously supports Bellows bill to increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Senate unanimously supports Bellows bill to increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Posted: June 04, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, LD 1094, “An Act To Increase Funding for Staffing for the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman...

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

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

Posted: June 04, 2019

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

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Jackson rural cell phone bill heads to governor’s desk

Jackson rural cell phone bill heads to governor’s desk

Posted: June 04, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, that would create a state plan to improve...

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Senate President Jackson praises AG Frey for suit against Purdue Pharma

Senate President Jackson praises AG Frey for suit against Purdue Pharma

Posted: June 03, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Monday, Attorney General Aaron Frey filed a complaint in Kennebec County Superior Court against Purdue Pharma, the pharmaceutical...

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Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets receives committee approval

Deschambault bill to permit alcohol tastings at farmers’ markets receives committee approval

Posted: May 31, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, LD 805, “An Act To Clarify the Laws Governing Taste Testing and Retail Sales of...

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Governor signs Chenette bill to combat robocalls

Governor signs Chenette bill to combat robocalls

Posted: May 30, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, to ban automated and prerecorded robocalls to...

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Governor signs into law Millett bill to ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools

Governor signs into law Millett bill to ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools

Posted: May 30, 2019

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills signed into a law a bill from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would help ensure safe drinking water in...

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Claxton bill to help homeowners receives committee support

Claxton bill to help homeowners receives committee support

Posted: May 30, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, LD 1327, “An Act To Require Residential Mortgage Loan Servicers To Act in Good Faith in...

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