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Millett bill to ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools receives committee support

Millett bill to ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools receives committee support

Posted: February 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation introduced by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, that would help ensure safe drinking water in Maine schools received...

$249 million in unclaimed property needs to be claimed by owners

Posted: February 27, 2019

AUGUSTA — The Office of the State Treasurer is currently holding more than $249 million in unclaimed property. Senate President Troy Jackson,...

Breen bill to promote pay equality receives committee approval

Breen bill to promote pay equality receives committee approval

Posted: February 26, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation sponsored by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, to promote pay equality in Maine received approval from the Legislature’s...

Sen. Deschambault moves to clarify the qualifications for county sheriffs

Posted: February 25, 2019

Sen. Deschambault moves to clarify the qualifications for county sheriffs AUGUSTA — Sen. Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, introduced bill LD...

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to update family planning statutes

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to update family planning statutes

Posted: February 25, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Cumberland, would update Maine’s 45-year-old family planning statutes to bring them in line...

Claxton presents Sentiment at Auburn sesquicentennial celebration

Claxton presents Sentiment at Auburn sesquicentennial celebration

Posted: February 25, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ned Claxton, D-Auburn, joined Mayor Jason Levesque, City Councilors and other Auburn and state officials at Auburn City Hall to...

Sen. Chipman to Introduce Bill to Change Campaign Financing

Sen. Chipman to Introduce Bill to Change Campaign Financing

Posted: February 22, 2019

  AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, will introduce a bill, LD 780 “An Act to Change Municipal Campaign Contribution Limits.”...

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to support Maine seniors

Sen. Linda Sanborn introduces bill to support Maine seniors

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Gorham, would support seniors living and aging in their own homes. LD 474, “Resolve, To...

Sen. Miramant bill would protect residents of assisted living facilities

Sen. Miramant bill would protect residents of assisted living facilities

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, to protect residents of assisted living facilities received a public hearing before the...

Sen. Miramant introduces bill to reduce pay inequality

Sen. Miramant introduces bill to reduce pay inequality

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA —Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, introduced a bill to ensure pay transparency and address racial and gender inequalities in wages. The bill,...