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Maine Senate enacts Sen. Donna Bailey bill to strengthen consumer protections for customers at banks and credit unions

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Donna Bailey bill to strengthen consumer protections for customers at banks and credit unions

Posted: April 17, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, April 17, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco. LD 580, “An Act to Protect Maine Consumers by...

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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to protect affordable health care and prescription drugs for Mainers in rural communities

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to protect affordable health care and prescription drugs for Mainers in rural communities

Posted: April 16, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, April 16, the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services Committee conducted a public hearing for a bill sponsored...

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Sen. Anne Carney presents legislative sentiment to honor retirement of longtime Cape Elizabeth town clerk and assistant town manager

Sen. Anne Carney presents legislative sentiment to honor retirement of longtime Cape Elizabeth town clerk and assistant town manager

Posted: April 15, 2025

CAPE ELIZABETH — On Monday, April 7, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth presented a legislative sentiment to Debra Lane in honor of her upcoming...

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Sen. Nicole Grohoski introduces bill to address the funding crisis in Maine’s long-term care system

Sen. Nicole Grohoski introduces bill to address the funding crisis in Maine’s long-term care system

Posted: April 14, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Monday, April 14, Sen. Nicole Grohoski, D-Ellsworth, introduced legislation to address the inadequate reimbursement...

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Sen. Cameron Reny welcomes Aubrey Myers of Jefferson to serve as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate

Sen. Cameron Reny welcomes Aubrey Myers of Jefferson to serve as an Honorary Page in the Maine Senate

Posted: April 11, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, April 8, Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, welcomed Aubrey Myers of Jefferson to the State House to serve as an Honorary Page in...

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Senator Craig Hickman introduces bipartisan bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine

Senator Craig Hickman introduces bipartisan bill to protect the right to harvest wildlife in Maine

Posted: April 11, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, April 9, Senator Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop, introduced a bipartisan bill to protect Maine people’s right to harvest...

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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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