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Sen. Ingwersen honors Biddeford High School Senior with legislative sentiment

Sen. Ingwersen honors Biddeford High School Senior with legislative sentiment

Posted: May 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, welcomed Benjamin Descoteaux, a senior at Biddeford High School, to the Maine Senate to present...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to preventive cancer screenings for firefighters and police officers

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to preventive cancer screenings for firefighters and police officers

Posted: May 20, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, May 20, the Maine Senate gave its initial support to a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 784, “An Act to Require...

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

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced LD 1859, “An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and Early Childhood Education...

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Sen. Hickman, Rep. Frost honor state champion Maranacook High School Boys’ Alpine Ski Team

Sen. Hickman, Rep. Frost honor state champion Maranacook High School Boys’ Alpine Ski Team

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 14, Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, and Rep. Sharon Frost, U-Belgrade, presented a legislative sentiment to the...

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Sen. Reny introduces bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Sen. Reny introduces bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 15, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill to increase the availability of child care throughout Maine by...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski’s bill to protect coastal waters, regulate the marine finfish aquaculture industry

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski’s bill to protect coastal waters, regulate the marine finfish aquaculture industry

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, May 9, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth. Continuing her work to protect coastal...

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Senator Anne Carney introduces bipartisan bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness

Senator Anne Carney introduces bipartisan bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness

Posted: May 15, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity more affordable and cleaner for all Mainers AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 15, Sen. Anne Carney,...

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Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross bill to strengthen support for Maine’s emergency medical services advances with committee support

Posted: May 15, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 15, the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety voted to advance legislation from Sen. Rachel...

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Senate unanimously approves Sen. Carney bill to provide services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Carney bill to provide services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Posted: May 15, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 14, the Senate voted unanimously to approve LD 1139, “An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims...

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Senator Craig Hickman celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Gardiner, Hallowell, Wayne and Winthrop

Senator Craig Hickman celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Gardiner, Hallowell, Wayne and Winthrop

Posted: May 15, 2025

The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects that protect Maine’s cities and towns protect people, businesses and...

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