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Sen. Talbot Ross bill to expand language access for nursing assistant certification receives initial Senate approval

Posted: June 09, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, June 9, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to legislation from Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, that would expand...

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Maine Senate approves Sen. Ingwersen bill to improve access to child care and early childhood education

Posted: June 07, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate, in initial votes, unanimously approved  LD 1859, “An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and...

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Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers heads to Governor’s desk

Sen. Reny bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers heads to Governor’s desk

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 3, the Maine Senate and the Maine House of Representatives both voted unanimously to send LD 1736, “An Act to...

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Maine Senate advances Sen. Hickman bill to fund Maine’s elections in unanimous vote

Maine Senate advances Sen. Hickman bill to fund Maine’s elections in unanimous vote

Posted: June 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, June 5, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to advance LD 13, “An Act to Provide Funds Necessary for the Production and...

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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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