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Committee approves Sen. Brenner bill to expand consideration for proposed summer camp rules

Committee approves Sen. Brenner bill to expand consideration for proposed summer camp rules

Posted: March 15, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Health and Human Services Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, that would expand...

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Sen. Ingwersen, Rep. Gramlich release statements on bill to continue phase-out of PFAS-contaminated products

Sen. Ingwersen, Rep. Gramlich release statements on bill to continue phase-out of PFAS-contaminated products

Posted: March 11, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, March 7, the Legislature’s Environment and Natural Resources Committee heard from advocates, industry groups and state...

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Education Committee gives strong, bipartisan support to Sen. Grohoski bill to improve Maine Maritime Academy funding

Education Committee gives strong, bipartisan support to Sen. Grohoski bill to improve Maine Maritime Academy funding

Posted: March 07, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee gave strong, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Nicole Grohoski,...

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Sen. Brenner welcomes young Scarborough track star to the Maine Senate

Sen. Brenner welcomes young Scarborough track star to the Maine Senate

Posted: March 07, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, welcomed Parker Mateja, a student at Wentworth School in Scarborough, to the State...

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Housing Committee unanimously endorses Sen. Daughtry bill to help increase affordable housing to support Maine’s workforce

Housing Committee unanimously endorses Sen. Daughtry bill to help increase affordable housing to support Maine’s workforce

Posted: March 06, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Housing Committee voted unanimously in favor of a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, to help...

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Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Hickman bill to help small businesses affected by severe storms

Committee gives unanimous, bipartisan support to Sen. Hickman bill to help small businesses affected by severe storms

Posted: March 01, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Friday, the Innovation, Development, Economic Advancement and Business (IDEA) Committee gave unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill...

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Maine Senate Democratic Leaders stand in support of suite of gun safety legislation

Maine Senate Democratic Leaders stand in support of suite of gun safety legislation

Posted: February 29, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, members of Democratic Legislative Leadership released a comprehensive suite of legislation designed to reduce gun violence...

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Sen. Nangle bill to help towns protect local water resources receives bipartisan support in committee

Sen. Nangle bill to help towns protect local water resources receives bipartisan support in committee

Posted: February 28, 2024

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, Feb. 22, a bill from Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, to give municipalities and the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) more...

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Maine Senate gives initial approval to Carney bill supporting survivors of violent crime

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Carney bill supporting survivors of violent crime

Posted: February 28, 2024

LD 2084 would replace a sharp drop in federal funding from the Victims of Crime Act AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a...

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Maine Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Daughtry bill to ensure personal financial literacy for Maine high school graduates

Maine Senate gives initial approval to Sen. Daughtry bill to ensure personal financial literacy for Maine high school graduates

Posted: February 22, 2024

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the Maine Senate gave initial approval to a bill from Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick. LD 1284, “An Act to...

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