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Senate gives initial approval to statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave policy

Senate gives initial approval to statewide Paid Family and Medical Leave policy

Posted: June 21, 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 LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications into law

Gov. Mills signs LaFountain bill to strengthen Kennebec County emergency communications into law

Posted: June 20, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Thursday, June 15, Gov. Janet Mills signed into law a bill from Sen. Dave LaFountain, D-Winslow. LD 1828, “An Act Regarding...

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Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to protect renters from unfair evictions

Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to protect renters from unfair evictions

Posted: June 16, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Thursday, the Maine Senate voted unanimously to enact a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 45, “An Act to Prevent...

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Maine Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Brenner bill to reduce insurance hurdles for accessing physical therapy

Maine Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Brenner bill to reduce insurance hurdles for accessing physical therapy

Posted: June 15, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. As amended, LD 1383, “An Act to...

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Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Rafferty bill to implement sexual assault kit tracking system in Maine

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – Today, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill sponsored by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. LD 1484, “Resolve, Regarding the...

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Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Senate gives bipartisan support to Sen. Duson bill to create a blue economy task force

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate gave initial approval, 24-9, to a bill from Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland. LD 1286, “Resolve, to Establish...

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Senate unanimously passes Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Senate unanimously passes Sen. Rafferty bill to prevent student homelessness

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously voted in favor of a bill from Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk. The bill, LD 1609, “An Act...

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Maine Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to protect Maine workers from retaliation

Maine Senate enacts Sen. Carney bill to protect Maine workers from retaliation

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, June 13, the Maine Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth. LD 767, “An Act to Provide Uniform...

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Senate enacts Curry bill to ensure offshore wind ports meet key labor and environmental standards

Senate enacts Curry bill to ensure offshore wind ports meet key labor and environmental standards

Posted: June 14, 2023

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, setting strong labor and environmental standards for the...

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Maine Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Maine Senate unanimously enacts Sen. Brenner bill to expand health care coverage for donor breast milk

Posted: June 13, 2023

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, the Maine Senate unanimously enacted a bill from Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough. LD 267, “An Act to Require Private...

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