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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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Sen. Ingwersen, Rep. Gramlich release statements on bill to continue phase-out of PFAS-contaminated products

Sen. Ingwersen, Rep. Gramlich release statements on bill to continue phase-out of PFAS-contaminated products

Posted: March 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, March 7, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard from advocates, industry groups and state...

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Education Committee gives strong, bipartisan support to Sen. Grohoski bill to improve Maine Maritime Academy funding

Education Committee gives strong, bipartisan support to Sen. Grohoski bill to improve Maine Maritime Academy funding

Posted: March 07, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee gave strong, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

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Sen. Brenner welcomes young Scarborough track star to the Maine Senate

Sen. Brenner welcomes young Scarborough track star to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 07, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed Parker Mateja, a student at Wentworth School in Scarborough, to the State...

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Housing Committee unanimously endorses Sen. Daughtry bill to help increase affordable housing to support Maine’s workforce

Housing Committee unanimously endorses Sen. Daughtry bill to help increase affordable housing to support Maine’s workforce

Posted: March 06, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Housing Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to help...

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Sen. Ingwersen introduces bill to combat deed fraud

Posted: March 04, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Monday, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, introduced a bill to combat deed fraud in Maine. LD 2240, “An Act to Implement Protections...

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Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Hickman bill to help small businesses affected by severe storms

Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Hickman bill to help small businesses affected by severe storms

Posted: March 01, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Friday, the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business (IDEA) Committee gave unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill...

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