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Sen. Curry bill to protect property owners and improve Maine’s eminent domain laws signed into law

Sen. Curry bill to protect property owners and improve Maine’s eminent domain laws signed into law

Posted: April 30, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 22, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. LD 2087, “An Act to Protect Property...

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Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry celebrate passage of supplemental budget, storm relief funding

Sens. Vitelli, Daughtry celebrate passage of supplemental budget, storm relief funding

Posted: April 19, 2024

Sen. Eloise Vitelli and Sen. Mattie Daughtry AUGUSTA — In the early hours of Thursday, April 18, the Maine Legislature adjourned for the year,...

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Sen. Tipping bill to protect against harmful frivolous lawsuits becomes law

Sen. Tipping bill to protect against harmful frivolous lawsuits becomes law

Posted: April 16, 2024

AUGUSTA — On April 13, a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, became law. As amended, LD 870, “An Act to Strengthen Freedom of Speech...

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Sens. Carney, Rotundo celebrate Maine Senate’s initial passage of suite of bills to reduce gun violence, bolster public safety

Sens. Carney, Rotundo celebrate Maine Senate’s initial passage of suite of bills to reduce gun violence, bolster public safety

Posted: April 12, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Friday evening, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a suite of bills to help improve public safety and decrease firearm-related...

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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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