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Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill, protect residents from PFAS contamination

Sen. Mike Tipping introduces bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill, protect residents from PFAS contamination

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 28, Sen. Mike Tipping, D-Orono, introduced two bills to strengthen public oversight of Juniper Ridge Landfill and...

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Committee backs Sen. Brenner to support Maine farmers impacted by federal cuts and natural disasters

Committee backs Sen. Brenner to support Maine farmers impacted by federal cuts and natural disasters

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 29, the Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Committee approved LD 1605, “An Act to Support Farmers Affected by...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Duson bill to fund services for survivors of sexual assault

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Duson bill to fund services for survivors of sexual assault

Posted: April 29, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader...

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Sen. Chip Curry presents bill to strengthen retention of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Sen. Chip Curry presents bill to strengthen retention of volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel

Posted: April 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 23, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, presented legislation to support Maine’s volunteer first responders by fully...

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Maine Legislature honors state’s Franco-American culture and heritage, affirms ties with Canada

Maine Legislature honors state’s Franco-American culture and heritage, affirms ties with Canada

Posted: April 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 24, the Maine Legislature hosted “Franco-American Day,” a day to recognize the contributions of Franco-Americans...

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Sen. Carney bill to invest in rebuilding coastal infrastructure at Fort Preble and the Southern Maine Community College campus receives initial support in Maine Senate

Sen. Carney bill to invest in rebuilding coastal infrastructure at Fort Preble and the Southern Maine Community College campus receives initial support in Maine Senate

Posted: April 28, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 22, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, to repair Fort Preble...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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