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Vitelli’s Student Loan Bill of Rights receives unanimous committee approval

Vitelli’s Student Loan Bill of Rights receives unanimous committee approval

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to protect Maine student loan borrowers from predatory lending practices received unanimous,...

Carson bill would make sure Maine students learn about mental health

Carson bill would make sure Maine students learn about mental health

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Brownie Carson, D-Harpswell, would ensure that health education in Maine schools includes lessons about...

Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Miramant bill would make sure bonds approved by voters are issued

Posted: April 09, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would ensure the issuance of bonds that have been approved by Maine voters. LD...

Carpenter’s bill to innovate the criminal justice system with the use of community reparations boards

Carpenter’s bill to innovate the criminal justice system with the use of community reparations boards

Posted: April 08, 2019

AUGUSTA – On Monday, the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee heard a bill from Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, that...

President Jackson, Democratic prescription drug bills scheduled for public hearing

President Jackson, Democratic prescription drug bills scheduled for public hearing

Posted: April 05, 2019

AUGUSTA—The Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee will hold public hearings on the Senate Democrats’...

Jackson introduces bill to protect Mainers from “junk insurance” plans

Jackson introduces bill to protect Mainers from “junk insurance” plans

Posted: April 05, 2019

AUGUSTA – Legislation from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, to limit short-term “junk insurance” plans received a public hearing...

Committee unanimously approves Bellows bill to modernize access to school meals

Committee unanimously approves Bellows bill to modernize access to school meals

Posted: April 03, 2019

The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday for a bill introduced by Sen. Shenna Bellows,...

Jackson, Diamond release statement regarding the death of Det. Ben Campbell

Jackson, Diamond release statement regarding the death of Det. Ben Campbell

Posted: April 03, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, Detective Ben Campbell of Millinocket was killed in the line of duty in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hampden. According to...

Senate approves Millett bill to increase time school counselors and social workers spend with students

Senate approves Millett bill to increase time school counselors and social workers spend with students

Posted: April 02, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, LD 247 “An Act To Increase the Amount of Time School Counselors and Social...

Legislature passes Sen. Breen's pay equality bill on National Equal Pay Day

Legislature passes Sen. Breen's pay equality bill on National Equal Pay Day

Posted: April 02, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Maine Legislature overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to promote pay equality on Monday,...