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Sen. Carney bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County heads to the Governor’s desk

Sen. Carney bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County heads to the Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

The 131st Maine State Legislature passed a proposal to create the new drug treatment court. Sen. Carney has sponsored a bill to fund its services...

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Sen. Reny bill to preserve affordable housing in Maine heads to Governor’s desk

Sen. Reny bill to preserve affordable housing in Maine heads to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to send LD 554, “An Act to Encourage Resident-owned Communities and...

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Sen. Duson bill to continue efforts to develop Maine’s ocean-based “Blue Economy” sent to Governor’s desk

Sen. Duson bill to continue efforts to develop Maine’s ocean-based “Blue Economy” sent to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 25, 2025, a bill to reconvene and continue the work of the Blue Economy Task Force (BETF), which focuses on centralizing and...

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Senate Assistant Majority Leader Duson applauds support for sexual assault service providers in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Senate Assistant Majority Leader Duson applauds support for sexual assault service providers in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, applauded the inclusion of her bill to support sexual assault service...

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Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board heads to the Governor’s desk

Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board heads to the Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate voted to send LD 697, “An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to...

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Sen. Hickman bill to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts heads to the Governor’s desk

Sen. Hickman bill to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts heads to the Governor’s desk

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate voted to send LD 1141, “An Act to Increase the Procurement of Maine Foods by Certain State...

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Legislation introduced by Sen. Tipping included in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Legislation introduced by Sen. Tipping included in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, applauded the inclusion of funding for free school meals for Maine students, increased support for...

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Sen. Grohoski heralds support for long-term care in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Grohoski heralds support for long-term care in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, heralded the inclusion of higher reimbursement rates for nursing homes, which fully funds...

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Sen. Carney applauds critical funding for victims of crime in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Carney applauds critical funding for victims of crime in budget passed by Maine Legislature, signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 26, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, applauded the inclusion of vital funding for services that support victims of crimes,...

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Sen. Bailey bill to protect residents of mobile home parks sent to Governor’s desk

Sen. Bailey bill to protect residents of mobile home parks sent to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, June 25, the Maine Senate sent a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to the Governor’s desk. LD 1768, “An Act to...

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