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Sen. Reny introduces bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Sen. Reny introduces bipartisan bill to increase child care availability through State contracts with providers

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 15, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill to increase the availability of child care throughout Maine by...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski’s bill to protect coastal waters, regulate the marine finfish aquaculture industry

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski’s bill to protect coastal waters, regulate the marine finfish aquaculture industry

Posted: May 16, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, May 9, Gov. Janet T. Mills signed a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth. Continuing her work to protect coastal...

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Senator Anne Carney introduces bipartisan bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness

Senator Anne Carney introduces bipartisan bill to prevent electricity disconnections for vulnerable Mainers, promote energy fairness

Posted: May 15, 2025

The Energy Fairness Act seeks to make electricity more affordable and cleaner for all Mainers AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 15, Sen. Anne Carney,...

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Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross bill to strengthen support for Maine’s emergency medical services advances with committee support

Posted: May 15, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, May 15, the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety voted to advance legislation from Sen. Rachel...

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Senate unanimously approves Sen. Carney bill to provide services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Carney bill to provide services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence

Posted: May 15, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, May 14, the Senate voted unanimously to approve LD 1139, “An Act to Provide Funding for Essential Services for Victims...

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Senator Craig Hickman celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Gardiner, Hallowell, Wayne and Winthrop

Senator Craig Hickman celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to Gardiner, Hallowell, Wayne and Winthrop

Posted: May 15, 2025

The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects that protect Maine’s cities and towns protect people, businesses and...

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Sen. Ingwersen celebrates Biddeford High student athlete’s leadership and service

Sen. Ingwersen celebrates Biddeford High student athlete’s leadership and service

Posted: May 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, welcomed Xavier De La Torre, a senior at Biddeford High School, to present him with a...

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Committee approves Senator Rafferty bill to assist with student housing insecurity and homelessness

Posted: May 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — On May 7, 2025, The Education and Cultural Affairs committee voted 8-5 in favor of a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk....

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Sen. Reny celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to towns and Regional Planning Commission in Senate District 13

Sen. Reny celebrates Community Action Grants awarded to towns and Regional Planning Commission in Senate District 13

Posted: May 14, 2025

The funds awarded will support storm recovery and resilience projects that protect Maine’s cities and towns protect people, businesses and...

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Sen. Duson presents Legislative Sentiment to Portland Girl Scout Gold Award recipient

Sen. Duson presents Legislative Sentiment to Portland Girl Scout Gold Award recipient

Posted: May 14, 2025

On May 13, 2025, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, welcomed Nora Hanscom of Portland and her family to the Maine Senate to...

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