Stay up to date:

Newsroom

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...

President Jackson releases statement on making Election Day a state holiday

President Jackson releases statement on making Election Day a state holiday

Posted: February 20, 2019

AUGUSTA— On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Committee on State and Local Government held a public hearing on legislation to make Election Day a...

Bill to Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund

Bill to Recapitalize the School Revolving Renovation Fund

Posted: February 15, 2019

AUGUSTA — Legislation from Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, which would give Maine schools the funds to make necessary repairs, upgrades and...

Bill introduced to provide stable funding for vital wastewater infrastructure upgrades

Bill introduced to provide stable funding for vital wastewater infrastructure upgrades

Posted: February 15, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Rep. Jen Dechant, D-Bath, and now being steered by Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, to ensure a stable funding...

Maine Senate Majority Office internships available

Maine Senate Majority Office internships available

Posted: February 14, 2019

The Senate Majority Office will hire two interns for summer 2019. During the course of the summer, interns will help with all aspects of the...

Sen. Sanborn Bill to Clarify Local Referendum Ballots Receives Committee Approval

Sen. Sanborn Bill to Clarify Local Referendum Ballots Receives Committee Approval

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Heather Sanborn, D-Portland, to reduce the confusion between state and local referendum questions on election...

Millett Bill to Improve School Attendance Receives Committee Approval

Millett Bill to Improve School Attendance Receives Committee Approval

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — A bill introduced by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would change the required school attendance age for children from 7 years of...

Bill to improve attendance for Maine’s youngest schoolkids advances

Bill to improve attendance for Maine’s youngest schoolkids advances

Posted: February 12, 2019

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

Lewiston legislators to hold public office hours

Lewiston legislators to hold public office hours

Posted: February 12, 2019

AUGUSTA — Lewiston’s delegates to the Maine Legislature will hold public office hours from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the...