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Legislature enacts updated phase out of PFAS-contaminated products

Legislature enacts updated phase out of PFAS-contaminated products

Posted: April 12, 2024

The bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Mills for her approval AUGUSTA — On Friday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact LD 1537, “An...

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Sen. Daughtry bill to increase affordable housing, support Maine’s workforce signed into law

Sen. Daughtry bill to increase affordable housing, support Maine’s workforce signed into law

Posted: April 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 2169, “Resolve, Directing the Office...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Tipping bill to reduce consumer medical debt

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Tipping bill to reduce consumer medical debt

Posted: April 09, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 9, the Maine Senate gave initial unanimous approval to a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. As amended, LD 2115,...

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Sen. Vitelli’s Reproductive Rights Amendment clears initial vote in Senate

Sen. Vitelli’s Reproductive Rights Amendment clears initial vote in Senate

Posted: April 01, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate gave initial support to LD 780, “RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to...

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Maine Senate and House give initial approval to Sen. Nangle bill to protect local water resources

Maine Senate and House give initial approval to Sen. Nangle bill to protect local water resources

Posted: March 28, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, March 26, the Maine Senate gave unanimous support in an initial vote to a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham. On...

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Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Posted: March 27, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave initial support to a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to help improve patient safety and...

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Senate gives initial OK to Sen. Daughtry bill to increase affordable housing, support Maine’s workforce

Senate gives initial OK to Sen. Daughtry bill to increase affordable housing, support Maine’s workforce

Posted: March 25, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Monday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous support in an initial vote to a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 2169,...

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Senate backs Sen. Ingwersen bill to ensure public employees have access to long-term disability insurance

Senate backs Sen. Ingwersen bill to ensure public employees have access to long-term disability insurance

Posted: March 21, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate gave bipartisan approval to a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, that would improve access to...

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Bill to continue phase out of PFAS-contaminated products receives committee support

Bill to continue phase out of PFAS-contaminated products receives committee support

Posted: March 21, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted in favor of LD 1537, “An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to the...

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Committee approves Sen. Brenner bill to expand consideration for proposed summer camp rules

Committee approves Sen. Brenner bill to expand consideration for proposed summer camp rules

Posted: March 15, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, that would expand...

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