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Sen. Denise Tepler welcomes Maine Arts Academy student to the Maine Senate

Sen. Denise Tepler welcomes Maine Arts Academy student to the Maine Senate

Posted: May 30, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed Chava Kirkpatrick of Topsham to the Senate Chamber to serve as an Honorary Student...

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Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to create tax incentives to increase the supply of affordable housing in Maine

Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to create tax incentives to increase the supply of affordable housing in Maine

Posted: May 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 28, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of LD 554, “An Act to Encourage Resident-owned Communities and...

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Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Reny bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board

Posted: May 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 29, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in support of LD 697, “An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug...

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Sen. Lawrence bill to strengthen access to safe and clean water signed by Governor

Sen. Lawrence bill to strengthen access to safe and clean water signed by Governor

Posted: May 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 29, 2025, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-Eliot, that will strengthen access to clean water was signed into law by...

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Maine Senate approves Lawrence bill to ensure safe and equitable labor standards for Maine’s energy workforce on bipartisan vote

Maine Senate approves Lawrence bill to ensure safe and equitable labor standards for Maine’s energy workforce on bipartisan vote

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 28, 2025, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to ensure safe and equitable labor standards for Maine workers...

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Sen. Nangle bill to protect consumers by simplifying subscription cancellations receives strong committee support

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, May 12, the Housing and Economic Development Committee advanced a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, with strong,...

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Sen. Hickman presents legislative sentiment to Maine EMS award winner, discovers past connection

Sen. Hickman presents legislative sentiment to Maine EMS award winner, discovers past connection

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, presented a legislative sentiment to Karl Hatlemark of Readfield to recognize...

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Sen. Chip Curry bill to support volunteer first responders advances with unanimous Senate approval

Posted: May 28, 2025

Today, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to give initial approval to LD 786, a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would strengthen support...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 28, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 558, “An Act to...

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Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers receives unanimous initial support in the Maine Senate

Sen. Carney bill to prevent financial exploitation of older Mainers receives unanimous initial support in the Maine Senate

Posted: May 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in favor of LD 1445, “An Act to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable...

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