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New Sen. Tipping law eliminates marriage penalty for Mainers receiving Supplemental Security Income

Posted: April 30, 2026

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, April 16, a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, was signed into law. LD 840, “An Act to Modernize the State...

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Sen. Grohoski champions new Maine law excluding data centers from tax exemption programs

Posted: April 27, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 23, LD 713, presented by Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, was signed into law. As amended and newly titled,...

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Sen. Pierce applauds new funding for Lands for Maine Future program

Posted: April 27, 2026

AUGUSTA — Maine Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, celebrated the recent inclusion of a stable funding mechanism for the Land...

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Sen. Duson bill to strengthen privacy rights of Maine tenants becomes law

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 22, a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, to bolster tenant privacy...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Pierce bill to strengthen emergency broadcasting services in Maine

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 16, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, to...

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Governor Mills signs bill championed by Sen. Duson to establish Maine Blue Economy Center

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 16, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill to establish the Blue Economy Center, a proposal recommended by the Blue...

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Governor Mills signs Sen. Nangle bill to support survivors of human trafficking

Posted: April 23, 2026

Legislation provides temporary funding bridge after unexplained federal delay disrupts critical services. AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 15,...

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Governor Mills signs Sen. Nangle bill to bolster protections for Maine’s natural resources

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 15, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill sponsored by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, that will aid local municipalities in...

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Governor signs Sen. Chip Curry bill to support local communities and strengthen housing development

Posted: April 23, 2026

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 16, the Governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. The bill, LD 2225,...

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Sen. Brenner bill to develop a climate superfund signed into law

Posted: April 22, 2026

AUGUSTA – Last week, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 1870 will initiate the...

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