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Sen. Carney bill to maintain the confidentiality of phone conversations between lawyers and their clients becomes law

Sen. Carney bill to maintain the confidentiality of phone conversations between lawyers and their clients becomes law

Posted: July 17, 2023

AUGUSTA — A bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, has become law without the Governor’s signature. LD 1603, “An Act to Implement the...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to improve grant process for farmers

Posted: July 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet T. Mills has signed into law a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to streamline the grant funding process,...

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Bipartisan budget with historic housing investments signed into law by Gov. Mills

Bipartisan budget with historic housing investments signed into law by Gov. Mills

Posted: July 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law the bipartisan budget approved last week by the Legislature. Included in the budget...

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Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier praise Gov. Mills’ support for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Sen. Daughtry, Rep. Cloutier praise Gov. Mills’ support for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Posted: June 29, 2023

Sen. Daughtry and Rep. Cloutier speak at a press conference to introduce their Paid Family and Medical Leave bill on Thursday, March 25. AUGUSTA...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand work opportunities for physical therapists

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand work opportunities for physical therapists

Posted: June 28, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Monday, Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, into law. LD 1749, “An Act to Establish the Physical...

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Legislature unanimously enacts Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Legislature unanimously enacts Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: June 23, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate and House enacted a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would enshrine protections for Maine Indian...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk into law

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk into law

Posted: June 23, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 20, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, into law. LD 267, “An Act to...

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Senate and House give initial approve to Lawrence bill to set standards for offshore wind energy projects

Senate and House give initial approve to Lawrence bill to set standards for offshore wind energy projects

Posted: June 22, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate and House voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, to set guidelines and standards for...

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Senate enacts Brenner, Vitelli proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Senate enacts Brenner, Vitelli proposal to help build solar energy project on contaminated farmland

Posted: June 22, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Maine Senate and House voted in favor of a joint proposal from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, and Sen. Stacy...

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Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Hickman bill to help retired Maine state employees access health care coverage

Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Hickman bill to help retired Maine state employees access health care coverage

Posted: June 22, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop. LD 591, “An Act to Require...

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