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Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Maine Senate gives unanimous initial approval to Sen. Pierce bill to increase teacher pay

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous initial approval to a bill from Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth. As amended, LD 1064,...

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Gov. Mills signs Sen. Curry bill to expand access to banking services for young adults

Gov. Mills signs Sen. Curry bill to expand access to banking services for young adults

Posted: June 09, 2023

Rep. Jan Dodge, D-Belfast, (left) and Sen. Curry, D-Belfast, (right) with the BCOPE students and Gov. Mills (center). AUGUSTA — This week, Gov....

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Senate backs Reny bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Senate backs Reny bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, that would invest in increasing affordable...

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Senate sends Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Saving Program to desk of Gov. Mills

Senate sends Vitelli bill advancing the Maine Retirement Saving Program to desk of Gov. Mills

Posted: June 09, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic. LD 1082, “An Act to Advance the...

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Committee votes unanimously in favor of Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Committee votes unanimously in favor of Sen. Bailey bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: June 07, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, that would enshrine...

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Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry

Senate gives unanimous approval to Sen. Vitelli bill to directly support Maine lobstering industry

Posted: June 06, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave unanimous, bipartisan support to a bill from Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, in an initial vote. The...

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Committee supports Daughtry, Cloutier paid family and medical leave proposal

Committee supports Daughtry, Cloutier paid family and medical leave proposal

Posted: June 01, 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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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to create the Maine Indian Child Welfare Act

Posted: May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill that would enshrine protections for Maine Indian children and their families...

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Senate unanimously approves Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainer’s access to immunizations

Senate unanimously approves Sen. Ingwersen bill to increase Mainer’s access to immunizations

Posted: May 31, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, May 25, the Maine Senate gave unanimous approval in an initial vote to a bill from Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel. The...

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Committee backs Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Committee backs Sen. Brenner bill to improve patient-nurse ratios and patient safety

Posted: May 30, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, the Legislature’s Labor and Housing Committee voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, to help...

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