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Senate unanimously advances Sen. Reny bill to support Maine marinas by requiring full manufacturer reimbursement for repairs under warranty

Senate unanimously advances Sen. Reny bill to support Maine marinas by requiring full manufacturer reimbursement for repairs under warranty

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 3, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 1296, “An Act to Amend the Law Governing Watercraft Franchisor...

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Senate advances Sen. Carney bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County in unanimous vote

Senate advances Sen. Carney bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County in unanimous vote

Posted: June 06, 2025

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

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Lawmakers and mobile home park residents celebrate legislation that protects affordability of mobile homes

Lawmakers and mobile home park residents celebrate legislation that protects affordability of mobile homes

Posted: June 05, 2025

Senate advances two transformational bills to help residents control their housing future AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate took initial votes...

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Sen. Ingwersen bill to attract health care workforce in rural communities advances through Senate

Posted: June 05, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, the Maine Senate unanimously approved in initial votes LD 1311, “An Act to Expand Health Care Workforce by Improving...

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Governor signs Sen. Ingwersen bill to strengthen water protections with septic system reform

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 30, 2025, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel that will direct the Department of...

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Maine Senate sends Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt to Governor’s desk

Maine Senate sends Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate sent a consumer protections bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, to the Governor’s desk. LD 558,...

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Sen. Anne Carney, Rep. Michelle Boyer honor Cape Robotics state champions with legislative sentiments

Sen. Anne Carney, Rep. Michelle Boyer honor Cape Robotics state champions with legislative sentiments

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 29, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, and Rep. Michelle Boyer, D-Cape Elizabeth, presented legislative sentiments to three Cape...

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Sen. Hickman welcomes Gary Crocker to the State House

Sen. Hickman welcomes Gary Crocker to the State House

Posted: June 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 3, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, welcomed Gary Crocker of West Gardiner to the State House for the opening...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Hickman bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Hickman bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine

Posted: June 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 1343, “An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Wildlife.” This...

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Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers heads to Governor’s desk

Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers heads to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 03, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 2, the Maine Senate unanimously voted to send LD 1445, “An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable...

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