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Sen. Nangle bill to protect Mainers from subscription and gym membership traps signed into law

Sen. Nangle bill to protect Mainers from subscription and gym membership traps signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, June 20, a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D–Windham, that would make it easier for Mainers to cancel subscription services and...

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Sen. Nangle bill to protect residents of mobile home communities signed into law

Sen. Nangle bill to protect residents of mobile home communities signed into law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — A transformative bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D–Windham, that protects residents of Maine’s mobile home communities has been signed...

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Sen. Hickman bill to strengthen Mainers’ right to food becomes law

Sen. Hickman bill to strengthen Mainers’ right to food becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Sunday, June 15, LD 124, “An Act to Protect the Right to Food,” became law without the governor’s signature. The law, sponsored...

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Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers becomes law

Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 17, LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the Supply of Child Care Services Through the Use of Contracts,” became law...

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Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to increase safety for lobster and scallop fishermen becomes law

Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to increase safety for lobster and scallop fishermen becomes law

Posted: June 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — Earlier this month, a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, became law without the Governor’s signature. In April, LD 1341,...

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Sen. Chip Curry bill to study emergency medical services for island communities signed by Gov. Mills

Sen. Chip Curry bill to study emergency medical services for island communities signed by Gov. Mills

Posted: June 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, June 20, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would establish a working group to study the delivery of emergency...

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Sen. Carney, Reps. Murphy and Warren honor life of Scarborough paramedic with legislative sentiment

Sen. Carney, Reps. Murphy and Warren honor life of Scarborough paramedic with legislative sentiment

Posted: June 18, 2025

AUGUSTA — On June 10, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, Rep. Kelly Noonan Murphy, D-Scarborough, and Rep. Sophie Warren, D-Scarborough,...

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Maine Senate advances Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness with bipartisan support

Maine Senate advances Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness with bipartisan support

Posted: June 18, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity cleaner and more affordable for all Mainers. AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 16, in a bipartisan...

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Governor signs Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers

Governor signs Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers

Posted: June 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 9, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill sponsored by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, that will enable financial...

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Sen. Reny bill to establish and fund the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund heads to Governor’s desk

Sen. Reny bill to establish and fund the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund heads to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 17, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 12, the Maine Senate voted to send LD 1016, “An Act to Establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home...

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