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President Jackson announces committee assignments

President Jackson announces committee assignments

Posted: December 27, 2018

AUGUSTA — On Friday, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash announced the committee assignments for the 129th Maine Legislature. There are 17...

Herbig laws to expand firefighter training and create Gold Star memorial take effect

Herbig laws to expand firefighter training and create Gold Star memorial take effect

Posted: December 21, 2018

AUGUSTA — Two new laws by Sen. Erin Herbig, D-Belfast, to expand live fire training for firefighters and create a Gold Star memorial in Capitol...

Jackson health care laws take effect

Jackson health care laws take effect

Posted: December 20, 2018

  AUGUSTA — Two new laws from Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, aimed at increasing access to health care professionals and...

Diamond law to prioritize child safety in family reunification takes effect

Diamond law to prioritize child safety in family reunification takes effect

Posted: December 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — A new law by Sen. Bill Diamond, D-Windham, which clarifies the statute regarding family reunification in the child welfare system, went...

Millett background checks for school employees bill takes effect

Millett background checks for school employees bill takes effect

Posted: December 20, 2018

AUGUSTA — “An Act to Require Background Checks for All School Employees” went into effect last week. This bill was unanimously supported by the...

Vitelli drug pricing transparency law produces first report

Vitelli drug pricing transparency law produces first report

Posted: December 19, 2018

  AUGUSTA — Earlier this month, the Maine Health Data Organization released its first annual prescription drug report in compliance with a...

Jackson statement on ACA ruling

Jackson statement on ACA ruling

Posted: December 16, 2018

AUGUSTA—Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash released the following statement in response to the latest ruling on the constitutionality of the...

Jackson statement on DHHS nominee

Jackson statement on DHHS nominee

Posted: December 14, 2018

AUGUSTA—On Friday, Governor-Elect Janet Mills announced the nomination of Jeanne Lambrew to serve as Commissioner for the Maine Department of...

Sen. Carpenter sworn-in for second term in the Maine State Senate

Sen. Carpenter sworn-in for second term in the Maine State Senate

Posted: December 06, 2018

AUGUSTA—Senator Mike Carpenter, D-Houlton, was sworn into the Maine Senate at the State House in Augusta on Wednesday. Sen. Carpenter was...

Sen. Linda Sanborn sworn into the Maine Senate

Sen. Linda Sanborn sworn into the Maine Senate

Posted: December 06, 2018

AUGUSTA—Earlier today, Democratic Senator Linda Sanborn of Gorham was sworn into the Maine Senate. Sen. Sanborn was elected to her first term in...