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Sen. Ingwersen bill to attract health care workforce in rural communities advances through Senate

Posted: June 05, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved in initial votes LD 1311, “An Act to Expand Health Care Workforce by Improving...

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Governor signs Sen. Ingwersen bill to strengthen water protections with septic system reform

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 30, 2025, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel that will direct the Department of...

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Maine Senate sends Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt to Governor’s desk

Maine Senate sends Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate sent a consumer protections bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to the Governor’s desk. LD 558,...

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Sen. Anne Carney, Rep. Michelle Boyer honor Cape Robotics state champions with legislative sentiments

Sen. Anne Carney, Rep. Michelle Boyer honor Cape Robotics state champions with legislative sentiments

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 29, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, and Rep. Michelle Boyer, D-Cape Elizabeth, presented legislative sentiments to three Cape...

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Sen. Hickman welcomes Gary Crocker to the State House

Sen. Hickman welcomes Gary Crocker to the State House

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 3, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, welcomed Gary Crocker of West Gardiner to the State House for the opening...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Hickman bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Hickman bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine

Posted: June 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 1343, “An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife.” This...

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Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers heads to Governor’s desk

Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers heads to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate unanimously voted to send LD 1445, “An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable...

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Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Posted: June 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the Supply of Child Care Services...

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Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age

Posted: June 03, 2025

This bill ensures access to health care through Medicaid or CHIP for kids from age 0 to 6. AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, a bipartisan majority...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to protect residents of mobile home parks

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to protect residents of mobile home parks

Posted: June 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate gave its initial support to a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 1768, “An Act to Protect...

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