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Jackson’s “Buy American, Build Maine Act” gets public hearing

Jackson’s “Buy American, Build Maine Act” gets public hearing

Posted: April 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, would require the State of Maine to support American manufacturing and the...

Sen. Chipman bill to change local campaign financing endorsed by Senate

Sen. Chipman bill to change local campaign financing endorsed by Senate

Posted: April 01, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman’s, D-Portland, bill, LD 780 “An Act to Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits” was endorsed by the Senate...

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Sanborn bill would benefit community solar energy projects in Maine

Posted: March 29, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help expand community-based solar energy projects in Maine. LD 1127, “An...

Vitelli introduces Student Loan Bill of Rights to prevent predatory lending practices in Maine

Vitelli introduces Student Loan Bill of Rights to prevent predatory lending practices in Maine

Posted: March 26, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, would protect Maine student loan borrowers from predatory lending practices. LD...

Sen. Chipman to introduce bill to ensure transparency in water districts

Sen. Chipman to introduce bill to ensure transparency in water districts

Posted: March 26, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, will introduce a bill, LD 1198,“An Act To Ensure Transparency and Participation in Maine Water...

Herbig introduces bill to help attract, retain volunteer firefighters

Herbig introduces bill to help attract, retain volunteer firefighters

Posted: March 25, 2019

Sen. Erin Herbig (front row, center), Rep. Tim Theriault (fourth from left) and Fire Chief Bill Gillespie (third from right), with other...

Sanborn bill protects life insurance consumers amid opioid crisis

Sanborn bill protects life insurance consumers amid opioid crisis

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, would help make sure insurance companies can’t discriminate against the family, friends...

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Dill introduces bill to help restore health of Penobscot River

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, has introduced a bill that would help restore the Penobscot River. LD 817, “An Act To Advance the...

Diamond bill to help victims of sex trafficking moves forward

Diamond bill to help victims of sex trafficking moves forward

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation submitted by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, to help young victims of sex trafficking, received committee approval on...

Herbig bill to help victims of sexual assault receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Herbig bill to help victims of sexual assault receives unanimous, bipartisan support in committee

Posted: March 20, 2019

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, a bill by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to help victims of sexual assault and protect Maine communities was unanimously...