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Legislature passes Sen. Carney bill that would protect Constitutional right to an attorney, promote public safety with bipartisan support

Legislature passes Sen. Carney bill that would protect Constitutional right to an attorney, promote public safety with bipartisan support

Posted: April 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — Today, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, which would increase access to criminal public defense...

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Senator Craig Hickman introduces bill to exclude poverty as a factor when determining instances of willful neglect or abuse of a child

Senator Craig Hickman introduces bill to exclude poverty as a factor when determining instances of willful neglect or abuse of a child

Posted: April 10, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 8, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced a bipartisan bill to exclude poverty as a factor when determining...

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Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to expand access to mental health care in schools

Posted: April 10, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 8, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, presented legislation before the Joint Standing Committee on Education and...

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In unanimous vote, committee supports Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt

In unanimous vote, committee supports Bailey bill to protect consumers from the negative impacts of medical debt

Posted: April 09, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, April 9, the Legislature’s Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee voted unanimously of those...

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Legislature enacts Highway Budget to fund Maine roads and bridges

Legislature enacts Highway Budget to fund Maine roads and bridges

Posted: April 09, 2025

Transportation Committee chairs celebrate the bill’s unanimous passage AUGUSTA – The Maine Legislature recently enacted a two-year Highway...

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Maine Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Carney bill that would protect Constitutional right to an attorney, promote public safety

Maine Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Carney bill that would protect Constitutional right to an attorney, promote public safety

Posted: April 09, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 8, the Maine Senate unanimously gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, which would...

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Sen. Talbot Ross bill to stabilize emergency shelter funding advances with strong, bipartisan support in committee

Sen. Talbot Ross bill to stabilize emergency shelter funding advances with strong, bipartisan support in committee

Posted: April 08, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 8, the Joint Standing Committee on Housing and Economic Development voted in strong, bipartisan support of a bill from...

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Sen. Tepler introduces bill to better understand consumer’s health insurance experience

Sen. Tepler introduces bill to better understand consumer’s health insurance experience

Posted: April 08, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 8, Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, introduced a bill to require health insurance carriers to provide data on why some...

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Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to strengthen General Assistance program and support Maine’s emergency shelters

Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to strengthen General Assistance program and support Maine’s emergency shelters

Posted: April 07, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Monday, April 7, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, presented two bills to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human...

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Sen. Anne Carney welcomes Pond Cove Elementary School students to the Maine State House

Sen. Anne Carney welcomes Pond Cove Elementary School students to the Maine State House

Posted: April 06, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 3, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, welcomed fourth grade classes from Pond Cove Elementary...

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