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Dill bill to support active duty military members receives unanimous support

Dill bill to support active duty military members receives unanimous support

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, to exempt military compensation for active duty service members from Maine’s income tax,...

Millett bill to ban e-cigarettes from Maine schools wins unanimous committee approval

Millett bill to ban e-cigarettes from Maine schools wins unanimous committee approval

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill submitted by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, to ban e-cigarettes from Maine schools, was given approval to move forward in...

Bellows testifies in favor of bill to prevent food shaming in schools

Bellows testifies in favor of bill to prevent food shaming in schools

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, testified in favor of a bipartisan bill to ban food shaming in public schools at a hearing before the...

Sanborn introduces legislation to protect the health of Maine infants

Sanborn introduces legislation to protect the health of Maine infants

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Linda Sanborn, D-Gorham, has introduced legislation that would protect Maine infants from serious-to-fatal consequences caused by...

Sen. Miramant introduces bill to improve cosmetology licensing process

Sen. Miramant introduces bill to improve cosmetology licensing process

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Dave Miramant, D-Camden, would improve the cosmetology licensing process by clarifying that out-of-state training meets...

Bellows bill to increase fairness for retired state employees and teachers advances

Bellows bill to increase fairness for retired state employees and teachers advances

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill by Sen. Shenna Bellows, D-Manchester, to increase fairness between retired Mainers who receive a public pension and retired...

Herbig presents high-speed internet bond proposal

Herbig presents high-speed internet bond proposal

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA— On Tuesday, Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Waldo, introduced a bond proposal to bring reliable, high-speed internet access to rural Maine at a public...

Millett introduces bill to improve testing for lead in school drinking water

Millett introduces bill to improve testing for lead in school drinking water

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill sponsored by Sen. Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would strengthen and improve testing for lead in drinking and cooking water in Maine...

Sen. Carpenter introduces bill to ban liquid nicotine containers

Sen. Carpenter introduces bill to ban liquid nicotine containers

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA – Sen. Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, presented his bill LD 551, “An Act To Ban Nicotine Liquid Containers,” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 to...

Sen. Chenette proposes electric vehicle tax break

Sen. Chenette proposes electric vehicle tax break

Posted: February 21, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Justin Chenette has proposed a $1,500 tax credit to incentivize the purchase of electric vehicles within the state of Maine. LD...