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Sen. Carney’s bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County receives unanimous committee support

Sen. Carney’s bill to fund services and staff at the new drug treatment court in Aroostook County receives unanimous committee support

Posted: March 27, 2025

In the 131st Maine State Legislature, former Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, introduced the legislative proposal to create the new drug...

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Sen. Nangle introduces bill to protect Maine consumers from hidden fees

Sen. Nangle introduces bill to protect Maine consumers from hidden fees

Posted: March 27, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, March 27, Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, introduced legislation to protect Maine consumers from hidden fees and ensure...

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Sen. Carney introduces bill to update Maine’s statutory definition of “machine gun” and to prohibit rapid-fire devices

Sen. Carney introduces bill to update Maine’s statutory definition of “machine gun” and to prohibit rapid-fire devices

Posted: March 26, 2025

Bill protects public safety in Maine by banning bump stocks, other rapid-fire devices AUGUSTA — On Wednesday, March 26, Sen. Anne Carney,...

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Sen. Carney introduces bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age

Sen. Carney introduces bill to provide continuous health care coverage for children under six years of age

Posted: March 26, 2025

Bill ensures access to health care through Medicaid or CHIP for kids from age 0 to 6 AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, March 25, Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape...

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Sen. Cameron Reny’s bill to establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund receives public hearing

Sen. Cameron Reny’s bill to establish the Manufactured Housing Community and Mobile Home Park Preservation and Assistance Fund receives public hearing

Posted: March 25, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, a bill sponsored by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, received a public hearing in the Joint Standing Committee...

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Sen. Bailey introduces bill to reduce the negative impact of medical debt, strengthening consumer protections for Mainers

Sen. Bailey introduces bill to reduce the negative impact of medical debt, strengthening consumer protections for Mainers

Posted: March 25, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, March 25, Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, introduced a bill to prohibit the reporting of medical debt on consumer reports. The...

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Sen. Talbot Ross bill to honor James Weldon Johnson at Wiscasset rail crossing advances unanimously

Sen. Talbot Ross bill to honor James Weldon Johnson at Wiscasset rail crossing advances unanimously

Posted: March 25, 2025

AUGUSTA — On Tuesday, March 25, the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation voted unanimously in support of a bill from Sen. Rachel Talbot...

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Sen. Cameron Reny’s bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board receives positive committee vote

Sen. Cameron Reny’s bill to reduce prescription drug costs and strengthen the Prescription Drug Affordability Board receives positive committee vote

Posted: March 24, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Wednesday, March 19, the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services voted to advance LD 697, a...

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Sen. Talbot Ross outlines bipartisan legislation to invest in Maine’s behavioral health system

Sen. Talbot Ross outlines bipartisan legislation to invest in Maine’s behavioral health system

Posted: March 20, 2025

AUGUSTA — Yesterday, March 19, Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, joined a press conference with legislators and advocates to discuss bipartisan...

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Sen. Talbot Ross introduces bill to continue to fund emergency homeless shelters in Maine

Posted: March 20, 2025

AUGUSTA – On Tuesday, March 18, Sen. Talbot Ross, D-Portland, introduced a bill that would provide ongoing funds to emergency homeless shelters...

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