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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...

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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)...

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Sen. Hickman welcomes Moira O’Connor to sing the National Anthem

Sen. Hickman welcomes Moira O’Connor to sing the National Anthem

Posted: May 22, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 20, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, welcomed Moira O’Connor of Hallowell in the Maine Senate, where she sang the...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, invest in Maine students

Posted: May 22, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 22, the Maine Senate unanimously endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, LD 1219, “An Act to Increase State...

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Sen. Hickman honors veterans on the 50th anniversary of the final combat mission of the Vietnam War

Sen. Hickman honors veterans on the 50th anniversary of the final combat mission of the Vietnam War

Posted: May 21, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, May 20, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, honored the service of local veterans in the Vietnam War and other conflicts....

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to protect residents from PFAS contamination at Juniper Ridge Landfill

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Mike Tipping bill to protect residents from PFAS contamination at Juniper Ridge Landfill

Posted: May 21, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 21, the Maine Senate endorsed a bill from Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono. LD 1604, “An Act to Protect Groundwater and...

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Sen. Talbot Ross bill to stabilize emergency shelter funding receives initial support from the Senate

Posted: May 21, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, May 21, the Maine Senate voted unanimously in an initial vote to support legislation from Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross,...

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Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age receives committee support

Sen. Carney bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age receives committee support

Posted: May 21, 2025

This bill ensures access to health care through Medicaid or CHIP for kids from age 0 to 6. AUGUSTA — On Monday, May 19, the Legislature’s...

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Sen. Ingwersen honors Biddeford High School Senior with legislative sentiment

Sen. Ingwersen honors Biddeford High School Senior with legislative sentiment

Posted: May 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, welcomed Benjamin Descoteaux, a senior at Biddeford High School, to the Maine Senate to present...

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Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to preventive cancer screenings for firefighters and police officers

Maine Senate gives initial support to Sen. Bailey bill to expand access to preventive cancer screenings for firefighters and police officers

Posted: May 20, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, May 20, the Maine Senate gave its initial support to a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 784, “An Act to Require...

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