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Sen. Craig Hickman reappointed to the Maine Climate Council’s Community Resilience Planning, Public Health and Emergency Management Working Group

Sen. Craig Hickman reappointed to the Maine Climate Council’s Community Resilience Planning, Public Health and Emergency Management Working Group

Posted: April 04, 2025

AUGUSTA — Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, is pleased to announce his reappointment to the Maine Climate Council’s Working Group on Community...

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Sen. Hickman introduces bipartisan legislation to enhance competitive and educational offerings at Maine’s agricultural fairs

Sen. Hickman introduces bipartisan legislation to enhance competitive and educational offerings at Maine’s agricultural fairs

Posted: April 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 1, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the roster of events and...

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Sen. Hickman introduces bipartisan legislation to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts

Sen. Hickman introduces bipartisan legislation to support Maine farmers through state institutions’ food buying contracts

Posted: April 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 1, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced bipartisan legislation to require state institutions to purchase food...

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Sen. Chip Curry introduces bill to study the delivery of emergency medical services to and ferry service effects on island communities

Sen. Chip Curry introduces bill to study the delivery of emergency medical services to and ferry service effects on island communities

Posted: April 02, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 2, Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, introduced a bill that would establish a working group to study the emergency medical...

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Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to guarantee basic labor protections for Maine farmworkers

Sen. Talbot Ross introduces legislation to guarantee basic labor protections for Maine farmworkers

Posted: April 02, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, April 2, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, presented two bills to the Joint Standing Committee on Labor that would...

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Sen. Nangle introduces bill to protect mobile home park residents

Sen. Nangle introduces bill to protect mobile home park residents

Posted: April 01, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 1, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, introduced legislation to protect residents of mobile home parks from predatory...

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Sen. Reny’s bill to support small businesses receives positive committee vote

Sen. Reny’s bill to support small businesses receives positive committee vote

Posted: March 28, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, March 27, 2025, the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation voted to advance LD 756, “An Act Creating and Sustaining Jobs...

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Sen. Reny introduces bill to improve communication around coastal planning

Sen. Reny introduces bill to improve communication around coastal planning

Posted: March 28, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, March 27, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, introduced LD 1026, “An Act to Provide Mapping Services for Aquaculture Lease...

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Sen. Carney’s bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County receives unanimous committee support

Sen. Carney’s bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County receives unanimous committee support

Posted: March 27, 2025

In the 131st Maine State Legislature, former Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced the legislative proposal to create the new drug...

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Mount Desert Island area legislators release statement on MDI Hospital

Posted: March 27, 2025

Earlier today, the hospital announced plans to close its labor and delivery unit on July 1 AUGUSTA — Today, after Mount Desert Island...

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