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Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age receives committee support

Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age receives committee support

Posted: May 21, 2025

This bill ensures access to health care through Medicaid or CHIP for kids from age 0 to 6. AUGUSTA — On Monday, May 19, the Legislature’s...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Sen. Reny celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to towns and Regional Planning Commission in Senate District 13

Sen. Reny celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to towns and Regional Planning Commission in Senate District 13

Posted: May 14, 2025

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

Sen. Duson presents Legislative Sentiment to Portland Girl Scout Gold Award recipient

Sen. Duson presents Legislative Sentiment to Portland Girl Scout Gold Award recipient

Posted: May 14, 2025

On May 13, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, welcomed Nora Hanscom of Portland and her family to the Maine Senate to...