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Sen. Chip Curry introduces bill to examine regulatory barriers to housing construction

Sen. Chip Curry introduces bill to examine regulatory barriers to housing construction

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, April 25, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, presented a bill to establish a working group to study the impact of building codes and...

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to preserve affordable rental prices, protect renters and tenants from steep increases in rent

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to preserve affordable rental prices, protect renters and tenants from steep increases in rent

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, April 25, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill to help municipalities preserve affordable rental prices for renters...

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, fully invest in Maine students

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to address decades of underfunding the University of Maine System, fully invest in Maine students

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 24, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced two bills to fully fund the University of Maine System after decades of...

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to lower costs for veterans’ organizations in Maine

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Nicole Grohoski bill to lower costs for veterans’ organizations in Maine

Posted: April 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Friday, April 11, Gov. Mills signed a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, to lower costs for veterans’ organizations in...

Senator Craig Hickman’s bipartisan bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine receives overwhelming committee support

Senator Craig Hickman’s bipartisan bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine receives overwhelming committee support

Posted: April 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 23, the Joint Standing Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife voted overwhelmingly to advance LD 1343, “An Act...

Sen. Reny introduces bill to expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and legislative elections

Sen. Reny introduces bill to expand ranked-choice voting to gubernatorial and legislative elections

Posted: April 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, April 24, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced a bill to expand ranked-choice voting (RCV) to gubernatorial and state...

Sen. Nangle introduces bill to protect Maine consumers by simplifying subscription cancellations

Sen. Nangle introduces bill to protect Maine consumers by simplifying subscription cancellations

Posted: April 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — On April 24, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, introduced LD 1642, “An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by Simplifying Subscription...

Sen. Pierce, Rep. Graham recognize 2025 Central Maine Community College Student of the Year

Sen. Pierce, Rep. Graham recognize 2025 Central Maine Community College Student of the Year

Posted: April 24, 2025

On Wednesday, April 23, Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, and State Rep. Anne Graham, D-North Yarmouth, recognized the 2025...

Sen. Lawrence, Rep. Runte recognize 2025 York County Community College Student of the Year

Sen. Lawrence, Rep. Runte recognize 2025 York County Community College Student of the Year

Posted: April 24, 2025

On Wednesday, April 23, Sen. Mark W. Lawrence, D-Eliot, and Rep. Gerry Runte, D-York, recognized the 2025 York County Community College (YCCC)...

Sen. Brenner introduces bill to support Maine farmers impacted by federal cuts

Posted: April 24, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, introduced a bill to support Maine farmers during times of financial crisis. LD 1605, “An...