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Sen. Hickman presents legislative sentiment to Maine EMS award winner, discovers past connection

Sen. Hickman presents legislative sentiment to Maine EMS award winner, discovers past connection

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, presented a legislative sentiment to Karl Hatlemark of Readfield to recognize...

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Sen. Chip Curry bill to support volunteer first responders advances with unanimous Senate approval

Posted: May 28, 2025

Today, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to give initial approval to LD 786, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would strengthen support...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 28, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 558, “An Act to...

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Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers receives unanimous initial support in the Maine Senate

Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers receives unanimous initial support in the Maine Senate

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of LD 1445, “An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable...

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Sen. Lawrence bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes law

Sen. Lawrence bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes law

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 27, 2025, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to advance Maine’s climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gases,...

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Sen. Reny’s bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers receives committee approval

Sen. Reny’s bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers receives committee approval

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services voted to advance LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the...

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Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross bill to establish a permanent Criminal Records Review Commission advances with committee support

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary voted to advance legislation fAUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Joint...

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Senate advances Sen. Talbot Ross bill to support emergency shelters and strengthen General Assistance program

Posted: May 27, 2025

A bill from Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, that would improve how Maine’s General Assistance (GA) program reimburses emergency shelters has...

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Committee supports Sen. Ingwersen bill to improve access to child care and early childhood education

Posted: May 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 23, the Health and Human Services Committee approved LD 1859, “An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and Early Childhood...

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Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness receives bipartisan committee support

Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness receives bipartisan committee support

Posted: May 23, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity more affordable and cleaner for all Mainers. AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, a bipartisan...

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