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Sen. Carpenter to hold public office hours

Sen. Carpenter to hold public office hours

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Carpenter will hold public office hours from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 16, in Presque Isle at the Peter Hunt Room of Northern...

Sen. Millett welcomes local “Doctor of the Day” to the Maine Senate

Sen. Millett welcomes local “Doctor of the Day” to the Maine Senate

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed Dr. Nicole McCann, of South Portland, to the Maine Senate as the Doctor of the Day...

Committee overwhelmingly endorses Jackson federal workers bill

Committee overwhelmingly endorses Jackson federal workers bill

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA—On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee overwhelmingly endorsed a bill from Senate...

Sen. Chipman Introduces Bill to Improve Public Transit Safety

Sen. Chipman Introduces Bill to Improve Public Transit Safety

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Ben Chipman, D-Portland, introduced a bill, LD 458 “An Act to Require Motorists to Yield to Transit Buses.” The public...

Senate President Jackson invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Posted: February 11, 2019

AUGUSTA —With the new Legislature underway, Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, is reminding local schools and students about the Senate...

Sen. Millett invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Sen. Millett invites local students to Augusta for Honorary Page program

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — With the Legislature back in session, Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would like to invite local schools and students to the...

Sen. Chenette appointed to serve as a Citizen Trade Policy Commissioner

Sen. Chenette appointed to serve as a Citizen Trade Policy Commissioner

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has appointed Sen. Chenette, D-Saco, to serve on the Citizen Trade Policy Commission. The...

Sen. Lawrence appointed to serve on Commissions  Related to Canadian relations

Sen. Lawrence appointed to serve on Commissions Related to Canadian relations

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, has appointed Sen. Lawrence, D-Eliot, to serve on the Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory...

Bill would improve attendance for Maine’s youngest schoolchildren

Bill would improve attendance for Maine’s youngest schoolchildren

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, would give Maine schools the tools they need to ensure all students, regardless of their...

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Sen. Dill introduces bill to support Maine beer industry

Posted: February 10, 2019

AUGUSTA — Sen. Jim Dill, D-Old Town, introduced LD 254, “An Act to Clarify Liquor Label Approval and Registration Requirements” today to the...