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Bellows bill would increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Bellows bill would increase staffing for Child Welfare Services Ombudsman Program

Posted: April 30, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, would add four staff people to the Child Welfare Services Ombudsman’s office. LD 1094, “An...

Jackson introduces legislation to prevent mill closures

Jackson introduces legislation to prevent mill closures

Posted: April 29, 2019

LD 596 puts power back into the hands of workers and communities to save their towns and mitigate the damage caused by mill closures  ...

Jackson presents legislation to allow loggers, haulers the right to form a cooperative

Posted: April 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to allow loggers and wood haulers to form cooperatives and demand better...

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

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

Posted: April 29, 2019

On Monday, members of the Legislature’s Committee on Education and Cultural Affairs voted 7-3 in support of legislation from Sen. Eloise Vitelli,...

Sen. Chipman introduces bill to improve energy and efficiency building codes

Sen. Chipman introduces bill to improve energy and efficiency building codes

Posted: April 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, introduced a bill, LD 1543 “An Act To Amend the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code” on Friday to...

Libby bill would better compensate victims of property crimes

Libby bill would better compensate victims of property crimes

Posted: April 29, 2019

A bill sponsored by Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would compensate victims of property crimes more quickly and fully than they are now. LD 1550, “An...

Senate approves Millett bill to raise teacher minimum wage

Senate approves Millett bill to raise teacher minimum wage

Posted: April 26, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, LD 898, “An Act To Provide for a Professional Wage and Support for New...

Sen. Sanborn bill to clarify local referendum ballots is sent to Gov. Mills

Sen. Sanborn bill to clarify local referendum ballots is sent to Gov. Mills

Posted: April 25, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, LD 53, “An Act To Clarify Local Referendum Ballots” was enacted in the Maine...

Maine Senate enacts Chenette bill to limit former lawmakers becoming lobbyists

Posted: April 25, 2019

AUGUSTA —On Thursday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Justin Chenette, D-Saco, LD 76, “An Act to Strengthen the...

Claxton submits bill to fight for Androscoggin County and all state homeowners

Claxton submits bill to fight for Androscoggin County and all state homeowners

Posted: April 25, 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...