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Sen. Lawrence bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes law

Sen. Lawrence bill to reduce greenhouse gas emissions becomes law

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 27, 2025, a bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to advance Maine’s climate action plan to reduce greenhouse gases,...

Sen. Reny’s bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers receives committee approval

Sen. Reny’s bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers receives committee approval

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services voted to advance LD 1736, “An Act to Increase the...

Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross bill to establish a permanent Criminal Records Review Commission advances with committee support

Posted: May 27, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary voted to advance legislation fAUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 27, the Joint...

Senate advances Sen. Talbot Ross bill to support emergency shelters and strengthen General Assistance program

Posted: May 27, 2025

A bill from Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, that would improve how Maine’s General Assistance (GA) program reimburses emergency shelters has...

Committee supports Sen. Ingwersen bill to improve access to child care and early childhood education

Posted: May 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 23, the Health and Human Services Committee approved LD 1859, “An Act to Improve Access to Child Care and Early Childhood...

Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness receives bipartisan committee support

Sen. Carney bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness receives bipartisan committee support

Posted: May 23, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity more affordable and cleaner for all Mainers. AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, a bipartisan...

Sen. Cameron Reny, Rep. Holly Stover honor local veterans in the Maine State House

Sen. Cameron Reny, Rep. Holly Stover honor local veterans in the Maine State House

Posted: May 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 20, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, and Rep. Holly Stover, D-Boothbay, honored Vietnam War veterans from the Boothbay...

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Anne Carney bill to protect and increase access to justice through civil legal assistance for persons with low incomes

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Anne Carney bill to protect and increase access to justice through civil legal assistance for persons with low incomes

Posted: May 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, a strong, bipartisan majority of the Maine Senate endorsed a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD...

Sen. Curry celebrates EMS Week, honors Maine EMS professionals and champions key legislation

Sen. Curry celebrates EMS Week, honors Maine EMS professionals and champions key legislation

Posted: May 23, 2025

Sen. Curry joined EMS providers in Augusta to commemorate EMS Week, honor those lost in the line of duty, and highlight ongoing legislative efforts...

Sen. Chip Curry bill to study emergency medical services for island communities advances with unanimous, bipartisan support

Posted: May 23, 2025

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, that would establish a working group to study the delivery of emergency medical services (EMS)...